Job Description

IMIGRATION ADVISOR

W2 CONTRACT - USC/GC

HYBRID - on site 8-10 days per month

Local Candidates Only

St. Petersburg, FL

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.

Duties:

• Act as liaison between third party legal, Human Resources, Recruiting, managers, candidates and employees requiring immigration sponsorship.
• 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

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