About the role

Immigration Specialist managing corporate immigration processes for major financial services clients in Dallas or NYC. Liaising with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with immigration policies.

Responsibilities

Independently manage caseload for both nonimmigrant and immigrant/green card and visa matters
Track work accordingly and exercise good judgement when escalating matters
Proactively manage caseload and liaise with external immigration counsel and HR teams to ensure immigration milestones are being met
Advise and guide stakeholders (e.g., business partners and managers) on immigration-related business decisions, ensuring adherence to firm policies and guidance from counsel
Update stakeholders on immigration developments impacting employee population
Liaise with external immigration counsel on ad hoc issues related to US government inquiries, Canada or LatAm immigration issues for local employees
Assist with immigration issues as necessary for interns and new hires
Serve as project team member working on one or more phases of several annual immigration-related projects (e.g. annual H-1B visa lottery), when applicable
Assist with updating policy/process and project plan documentation (e.g., employee FAQs, immigration resources, standardized communications)
Assist with ad-hoc reporting/metrics requests
Conduct data validation on immigration support documentation for Americas (mostly US) immigration filings to the government
Collaborate with other members of the Global Mobility team on immigration considerations and drivers for relocations

3+ years minimum of corporate US immigration experience in both nonimmigrant and immigrant/green card and visa matters
Bachelor’s degree
Analytical rigor with a proven ability to perform data audits, ensuring complete accuracy in government filings and internal record-keeping Client service focus, responsiveness and a “can-do” open minded attitude
Strong organizational skills, proactive approach
Self-starter, ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment
Good communication and relationship management skills – ability to explain complex immigration processes to stakeholders in simple terms
Understands the importance of confidentiality and sensitivity of immigration information
Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Good judgement and critical thinking – the ability to identify potential legal or timeline bottlenecks and escalate with proposed solutions
Familiar with operating as part of a global team
Enthusiastic, positive, and keen to learn and develop
Proficiency with Excel, particularly V-lookups and pivot tables
Prior exposure to Global Mobility field is advantageous, although not essential
Willingness to work overtime, particularly during peak immigration cycles