What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Specialist position at Pitisci & Associates?
IMIGRATION ADVISOR
W2 CONTRACT - USC/GC
HYBRID - on site 8-10 days per month
Local Candidates Only
St. Petersburg, FL
Local candidates only as this is a hybrid onsite position of 8-10 times per month in office with the remainder working remotely. Strong potential for conversion to full-time employee. Must have laptop and scanner/printer.
Duties:
- Act as liaison between third party legal, Human Resources, Recruiting, managers, candidates and employees requiring immigration sponsorship.
- Ensure all processes are followed.
- Coordinate Process and preparation of immigration petitions, including H, L, TN nonimmigrant petitions, employment-based immigrant petitions, letters, and other related documents
- Oversee PERM processing, including coordinating with third-party legal, managers and company employees to gather all needed information and documentation and ensure compliance with postings and recruitment requirements
- Assist in the preparation of responses to requests for evidence (RFE's) to submit to USCIS on H1B, H4, H4 EAD's, PERM and L-1 petitions.
- Ensure organization of immigration compliance records, including quality control, data input, and maintaining Public Access Files and PERM Audit Files Assist with coordination of visas and work authorization for intra-company transfers both domestic and international relocations
- Provide assistance with I-9 reverification process of foreign nationals
- Update and maintain company databases for both US and international immigration
- Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on metrics and work on ad-hoc projects as needed
- Monitor and stay up to date on immigration regulations and policies
- Provides status updates and keeps internal associates/foreign nationals informed by providing follow-up calls or emails frequently.
- Provide documentation requirements and employment letters for foreign national visa stamping process
- Act as liaison for Department of Homeland Security H1B audits as well as Department of Labor PERM audits
- Continually review immigration procedures and legal status of foreign national employees
- Develop and implement new or revised US immigration education programs
- Work closely with outside counsel on the strategy and details for all cases and associated employer-sponsored petitions
Skills:
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Word skills required
- 3 years of experience as an Immigration Specialist required
- Knowledge of Immigration Visas – F1, H1B, H4, L1, TN, PERM, Green Card Experience with I-9 Reverifications required
- WorkDay System experience preferred
