Job Summary

Act as liaison between third party legal, Human Resources, Recruiting, managers, candidates and employees requiring immigration sponsorship to ensure all processes are followed. Only candidates in St Petersburg, FL will be considered as this is a hybrid onsite position of 8-10 times per month in office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Must have own laptop and scanner

This is the pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $24.75/hour - $33.00/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen, Other valid work visa
Preferred years of experience : 3 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings :

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