Immigration Specialist IV

Avant Healthcare Professionals • Full-time • Maitland, FL, US • 5d ago

Do you want to change lives? Are you interested in helping international healthcare professionals achieve their American Dream? If so, join us at Avant!

Avant Healthcare Professionals is the premier recruiting and staffing specialist for internationally educated healthcare professionals and we have been named to the Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 7+ years. Our comprehensive program guides qualified registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists through each stage of the licensure and immigration process and makes it simple! Avant Healthcare Professionals has grown 40 percent annually since its inception in 2003, and with healthcare and social assistance employment projected to grow by 3.4 million, healthcare staffing is a thriving industry. While experiencing a period of tremendous growth, Avant offers tremendous opportunities for eager professionals looking for an opportunity to build their career.

Summary of position:

The Immigration Specialist IV is responsible for processing immigration petitions for Avant candidates in an efficient and effective manner, while proactively troubleshooting any issues. This role ensures that databases are accurately maintained and that all immigration requirements are current for each applicant, while sustaining timelines and fluid communication with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and all Avant Departments. The Immigration Specialist is expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, including interpreting and applying immigration laws and regulations, developing policies, and advising management on strategic immigration matters.

What you will do:

Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of all immigration-related applications and petitions (e.g., H-1B, L-1, PERM, I-140, I-485).
Coordinate with employees and external legal counsel to gather necessary documentation and information for filings.
Use discretion and independent judgment to review and evaluate information included on all petitions for the applicable statuses for adjudication before submission.
Use independent judgment to resolve issues and concerns such as documentation needs, immigration status requests, and procedural issues.
Communicate with other departments and HCPs regarding candidate processing, timelines, and any other relevant updates, as needed.

What you need:

Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal qualification preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of related experience in immigration processing
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential documentations and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) and collaborate with all levels of management
Basic MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

What Avant offers: