Immigration Specialist II
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Immigration Specialist II |
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Job Description: |
Coordinates the UFCOM-J immigration petitioning to sponsor foreign nationals for H-1B, TN, O1, and E-3 and J-1 nonimmigrant statuses, green card process, as well as waiver process and files for Conrad Waiver and SCRC’s etc.. Evaluates information provided on all nonimmigrant petitions, initiates the actions within the Fragomen Law firm on-line system and manages the process through UF ICS and Federal approval. Conducts required follow-up sessions in person, by telephone and email with department/center administrative staff members regarding necessary additions and revisions to the information provided in the sponsorship request packets. Ensures processes and procedures are in place so that all immigration application filings related to employment-based Non-Immigrant and Immigrant petitions are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Provides consultation, advice, and support to all, physicians, departments and administration in accordance with Homeland Security, U.S. State Department and U.S. Labor Departments regulations as applied to non-U.S. citizens. Ensure adherence to immigration guidelines for the processing of non-immigrant and immigrant visas and in consultation with UFICS and Fragomen assists in determining appropriate status categories for international applicants utilizing information obtained from departments. Coordinate the signing of appropriate documents, and function as the UF COM-J representative, in conjunction with Associate Director and the Associate Dean, in all aspects of the permanent residency sponsorship process. Develop policies and training related to non-immigrant employment permanent resident sponsorships and develop a clear streamlined process for coordinating information at all levels, including the development of immigration web content for the UFCOM-J Admin Affairs webpage. Provides administrative and programmatic support to the Senior Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs and the Director, Administrative Services on projects, initiatives, and any compliance issues related to immigration. Other related duties as assigned. |
Expected Salary: |
$65,000 a year commensurate with qualifications and experience |
Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
Preferred Qualifications: |
Experience working with customers that may not speak English as their primary language. |
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is identified. Please provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. |
Health Assessment Required: | No |