Immigration Advisor

Contract to hire!

(Will become permanent after ~ 1 year which is contingent on performance)

Pay: $38.50 per hour; health benefits; full-time

Possible to be remote, but prefers someone who can occasionally drive to the office!

3 years of experience as an Immigration Specialist required

Must have laptop and scanner/printer

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

Role Description:

• Act as liaison between third party legal, Human Resources, Recruiting, managers, candidates and employees requiring immigration sponsorship to 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

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

Required Skills:

MICROSOFT WORD

EXCEL

VISA AND IMMIGRATION

IMMIGRATION

Minimum Degree Required: Completed High School (Diploma or GED)

Location:

St. Petersburg, FL