Immigration Advisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Serve as both an International Scholar Advisor and the Scholar Advising Team's lead for technology solutions and process optimization
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve SUNAPSIS/URcompass functionality
• Develop electronic forms, workflows, and automated processes with the Systems Team and University IT
• Provide system training and support
• Oversee online orientation and educational resources for international scholars, employees, and host departments using Homebase and the ISO website
• Maintain an advising caseload and provide immigration advising and support to non-immigrant employees and scholars
• Lead the Scholar Advising team by providing guidance and mentoring on J-1 Scholar and H-1B regulations and processes
• Manage processing and filing of H-1B and TN employment-based petitions and the J Exchange Visitor Program
• Advise on O-1 filings, waivers of the two-year home residence requirement, and routes to permanent residence
• Work with outside immigration counsel, internal departments, USCIS, USDOL, USDOS, SEVIS, Sunapsis, and senior leadership
• Advise departments, employees, and scholars on complex immigration requirements, statuses, permissions, benefits, applications, and procedures
• Determine prevailing, actual, and required wages and prepare/file LCAs
• Prepare H-1B petitions and accompanying H-4 applications and file with USCIS
• Ensure institutional SEVIS and USCIS compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines
• Manage J EVP in SEVIS and Sunapsis and prepare Forms DS-2019
• Maintain employee and scholar information in Sunapsis
• Serve as functional lead for SUNAPSIS/URcompass e-forms, workflows, checklists, and related functionality
• Liaise between advising staff and technical partners for system enhancements, upgrades, and issue resolution
• Develop documentation and communicate system and process updates
• Develop and present immigration and Sunapsis training sessions
• Design and deliver orientation programs for scholars and dependents
• Advise dependents on immigration permissions, responsibilities, and resources
• Advise international scholars on travel issues and visa stamp renewals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience as an international scholar immigration advisor at a college or university required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with students at the secondary/college/university level required
• Experience with cross-cultural exchange and/or studying or working overseas required
• Ability to comprehend legal regulations for immigration law and apply them to individual situations required
• Ability to creatively problem solve, work with multiple tasks, and work with people at all levels of the organization required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and oral presentation skills) required
• Excellent research, analytical, and presentation skills required
• Strong understanding of government regulations, policies, and procedures related to managing and enrolling international students into programs at the secondary/college/university level required
• Strong understanding of international student information management and registration systems required
• Knowledge of employment nonimmigrant statuses, J-1 Exchange Visitor Program regulations, routes to employment sponsored permanent residence, and government SEVIS system, US Dept. of Labor, US Immigration, and US Dept of State regulations
• Familiarity with Sunapsis
• A U.S. citizen or permanent residence required to be an Alternate Responsible Officer for the Exchange Visitor Program

Demonstrates expertise in immigration advising, particularly with J-1 and H-1B regulations, while effectively managing international scholar programs and compliance with SEVIS and USCIS requirements. Proficient in utilizing Sunapsis for process optimization and providing training and support to diverse stakeholders.

• Immigration Advising
• Sunapsis Functionality
• SEVIS Compliance
• Cross-Cultural Exchange
• Excellent Communication Skills

• Immigration Law Comprehension
• H-1B Petition Preparation
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Program Management
• LCA Preparation and Filing
• Electronic Forms Development
• Workflow Automation
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Presentation Skills
• International Student Information Management
• Government Regulations Knowledge

• Creative Problem Solving
• Multitasking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Mentoring
• Team Leadership

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence

• International Scholar
• Non-Immigrant Employment Status
• Cross-Cultural Exchange
• Immigration Regulations
• Higher Education

• Sunapsis
• URcompass
• Homebase
• ISO Website
• USCIS
• USDOL
• USDOS
• SEVIS