Contract to hire!
(Will become permanent after ~ 6 months which is contingent on performance)
Pay: $33 per hour; health benefits; full-time
Local candidates only as this is a hybrid role with 8-10 times a month in 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
