Immigration Advisor (W2 Only)

SGS Technologie • Contract • St. Petersburg, FL, US • 2m ago

SGS Technologies, we are a software development and staffing company that doesn’t simply talk services – we accomplish them. With two decades of experience, we use a combination of latest technological knowledge, future-driven ideas, and specialized skills for multiple forms of IT requirements.

SGS has served numerous clients nationwide in various industries and we want you to be a part of that growth and opportunity!

Position: Immigration Specialist (Hybrid)

Location: St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid position: 8-10 times per month in office, remainder remote)

Job Type: Contract with strong potential for conversion to full-time employee

Requirements:

Laptop and scanner/printer required
Minimum 3 years of experience as an Immigration Specialist
Strong knowledge of immigration visas: F1, H1B, H4, L1, TN, PERM, Green Card
I-9 reverification experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
WorkDay System experience preferred
Minimum of a high school diploma (college preferred)

Job Responsibilities:

Act as liaison between third-party legal, HR, recruiting, managers, candidates, and employees requiring immigration sponsorship
Coordinate immigration petition processes (H, L, TN nonimmigrant petitions, employment-based immigrant petitions, etc.)
Oversee PERM processing and ensure compliance with recruitment and posting requirements
Assist with preparation of responses to requests for evidence (RFE’s) for H1B, H4, H4 EAD’s, PERM, and L-1 petitions
Organize and maintain immigration compliance records, including quality control and Public Access Files
Assist with visa coordination for intra-company transfers and relocations (domestic and international)
Support I-9 reverification for foreign nationals
Update and maintain databases for US and international immigration
Provide regular reporting on immigration metrics and support ad-hoc projects
Stay updated on immigration regulations and policies
Provide documentation requirements for foreign national visa stamping
Liaise with Department of Homeland Security on H1B audits and with Department of Labor for PERM audits
Review immigration procedures and the legal status of foreign national employees
Develop and implement immigration education programs
Collaborate with outside counsel on case strategies and petitions