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International Immigration

The International Immigration Specialist provides immigration advising and case management services regarding U.S. employment-based immigration matters; ensures institutional compliance with federal and state immigration regulations, while delivering guidance on nonimmigrant and immigrant visa options; manages employment-based petitions; advises departments on sponsorship processes and timelines; supports regulatory compliance initiatives; serves as a designated institutional representative within federal immigration systems.

• Advise on U.S. immigration regulations related to sponsored employment, including maintenance of status and dependent matters
• Counsel academic departments, Human Resources, and hiring managers on appropriate visa classifications, sponsorship eligibility, timelines, and filing strategies
• Guide employees and departments through nonimmigrant petition processes and, when applicable, employment-based permanent residence
• Determine eligibility and prepare required documentation for employment-based immigration petitions filed with U.S. government agencies
• Review supporting documentation, such as financial documents, appointment letters, and/or academic credentials, to ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure all university-sponsored immigration processes comply with applicable federal and state laws, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of State (DOS) regulations
• Prepare and submit petitions and supporting documentation to relevant government entities
• Maintain accurate records in institutional and federal systems, such as SEVIS and case management platforms
• Monitor evolving immigration regulations and implement necessary procedural updates
• Maintain documentation for audit and public access file purposes
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employment-based immigration questions for assigned colleges or departments
• Liaise with Human Resources, Payroll, and academic units to ensure proper onboarding and employment authorization compliance
• Develop and deliver training programs and informational sessions for departments, faculty, and scholars
• Create and update written communications, including newsletters, orientation materials, website content, and procedural guides
• Maintain internal case tracking systems and electronic immigration management platforms
• Generate reports and respond to internal and external inquiries regarding immigration matters
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions in a clear and persuasive manner. Develops new techniques, concepts, and approaches and applies them to moderately complex and strategic and/or operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations, and impact of potential solutions

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
– May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Coaches others in using appropriate strategies for resolving conflict; negotiating reasonable compromises; and proposing and evaluating possible solutions
– Give candid and constructive feedback to others to influence and persuade managers and employees to accept and implement findings and recommendations

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00

• Case management
• Cultural competency
• Customer advocacy
• Customer Service
• Data Analysis
• Document management
• Needs Assessment
• Policy implementation
• Process development
• Regulatory compliance
• Trend analysis