The Forum Group has partnered with a leading organization to identify an experienced Immigration Specialist to join its Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned immigration professional with extensive experience managing the full lifecycle of U.S. employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa processes.
The Immigration Specialist will be responsible for preparing and managing employment-based immigration petitions and applications, developing case strategies, and providing guidance on immigration matters to internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting directly to the Head of Immigration, this individual will oversee U.S. visa petition filings, immigration compliance initiatives, and case management activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to supporting employees throughout the immigration process.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of U.S. employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa cases, including H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-3, TN, J-1, F-1 STEM OPT, and employment-based green card categories (EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3).
- Review employee eligibility documents, evaluate immigration options, and recommend appropriate short-term and long-term immigration strategies.
- Prepare, draft, review, and file employment-based immigration petitions and applications with the appropriate government agencies.
- Manage PERM labor certification processes, including developing PERM strategies, submitting Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) requests, preparing recruitment advertisements, maintaining audit files, and completing ETA 9089 filings through the Department of Labor's FLAG system.
- Monitor visa expiration dates, filing deadlines, case milestones, and extension or amendment requirements.
- Identify potential issues, processing delays, and compliance concerns, proactively communicating updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate with employees and internal departments to collect required documentation, provide case updates, and ensure timely filings.
- Research immigration regulations, policy updates, and government requirements, advising stakeholders on potential impacts to individual cases and business operations.
- Support additional immigration compliance activities, including reviewing DS-160 applications, coordinating visa appointments, preparing B-1/B-2 invitation letters, managing Labor Condition Application (LCA) postings, and maintaining Public Access Files (PAFs).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing corporate immigration procedures and U.S. employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant filings.
- Extensive hands-on experience preparing and managing employment-based immigration petitions from initiation through filing and case completion.
- Strong experience developing PERM strategies and managing PERM labor certification filings through the FLAG system.
- Working knowledge of employment-based visa classifications, immigration regulations, and Department of Labor requirements.
- Experience with immigration case management platforms such as LawLogix, MiraTech, Docketwise, Envoy, or similar systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential employee information with discretion.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual base salary: $100,000–$140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Potential sign-on bonus.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- Company-paid medical insurance and/or additional employee benefits.
- Competitive total compensation package.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated, innovative, and collaborative organization where immigration plays an important role in supporting a global workforce. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, manage complex immigration matters, and contribute to strategic immigration and compliance initiatives.
Interested in learning more?
The Forum Group welcomes experienced corporate immigration professionals who are interested in exploring this opportunity. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
