Visa and Immigration Administrator

Samsung Ads • Contract • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • $35 - $45 / hour • 15h ago

The Visa and Immigration Administrator assists employees with obtaining the required visas, permits and documents to travel to or work in a given location.

Roles and Responsibilities

Coordinates the documentation required for relocations/transfers, business meetings, training, internships, seasonal employment, offshore employment, intermittent visits for work purposes, obtaining permanent resident status, desert/off-shore passes and various attestations where applicable
Maintains all immigration/visa records for Samsung and as required by law
Maintains and updates visa files of Samsung employees to ensure continued validity and to monitor ongoing compliance with particular visa requirements
Maintains communication with employees, managers and external customers while providing prompt assistance and follow-through
Coordinates and prepares letters of invitation, employment verification and appointment letters related to immigration laws and regulations as required
Complies with all applicable Samsung standards and policies
Assists with the coaching and development of new team members
Identifies and participates in continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with the Data Privacy & Protection Guidelines and relevant legislation
Employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to, or in lieu of those described above, according to the needs of the location or Company

Ways of working with external law firm Contractor responsible for:

Internal approvals for extensions, transfers, etc.
Cost center numbers
Confirmation of salary
Prevailing wage/salary issues
Documents for signature
I-9 Letters: Invitations, experience verification, confirmation of employment
Co-facilitate training for new team members

As Qualifications and Experience

University Degree or equivalent
Minimum of 1-2 years Visa and Immigration Compliance experience with a global organization
Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ADA, EEO, FMLA) preferred
Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US, without sponsorship