International Services Advisor – Scholar Employment Focus

The Office of International Services is seeking anInternational Services Advisor who will work on employment visa categories and contribute to policy development and process improvement related to these non-immigrant populations. Serve as an authorized petitioner for H-1B, TN and E-3 Temporary Workers. Ensure compliance with Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor regulations related to employment sponsorship. Apply and ensure adherence to applicable Institutional policies related to temporary non-immigrant employment.

As an International Services Advisor, this individual must be able to function moderately independently and exercise judgment in preparing complex and labor-intensive H-1B petitions, and E-3 and TN petitions as needed. The International Services Advisor must thoroughly understand complex Department of Labor regulations, as well US Citizenship & Immigration Regulations, in coordinating the preparation, and filing of H-1B petitions for eligible employees.

• Advise individuals who have been offered new or continuing employment with JHU on immigration sponsorship appropriate to the position offered and maintaining their non-immigrant status in the U.S.
• Meet/engage with individuals and Departmental stakeholders as necessary.
• Perform wage analysis, document review, and case preparation.
• Prepare all necessary applications and immigration documents for submission to DOL, USCIS, CBP and/or DOS as appropriate to the immigration classification.
• Submit comprehensive petitions to USICS for adjudication.
• Prepare and submit responses to requests for evidence and respond to FDNS site visits following OIS protocol.
• Prepare and maintain compliant Public Access Files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preparation & Filing of Petitions include the Following Major Responsibilities in Addition to the Above-Mentioned Duties:

• Collect and verify all required professional and academic credentials.
• Advise appropriate university officials [i.e. Departmental Administrators, University Leadership and sponsored non-immigrants] on procedures and processing timelines. Evaluate and determine appropriate immigration sponsorship.
• Assist in the development of procedures and instructional materials to facilitate the processing of visa applications.
• Evaluate status eligibility and review application materials for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with regulations and institutional policy.
• Review applications for changes of status, extension of stay, and amendment of status as needed. Coordinate and submit necessary applications to appropriate US government agencies on behalf of the University.
• Participate in the preparation and submission of comments on government regulatory proposals to reflect the interest of the University and its employees.
• Serve as a liaison with various campus units and interact with USCIS, Department of State, Department of Labor, and other federal agencies in processing documents for international employees.
• Remain abreast of new/revised institutional policies and regulatory changes and developments as they affect non-immigrant employment.
• Represent the Director on committees when requested, and serve as a liaison to campus and university departments.
• Assist in training for other OIS staff and student workers as needed.
• Assist in the development and implementation of formal office policies and procedures and participate in OIS strategic planning.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and two years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn U.S.
• Immigration laws and regulations pertaining to non-immigrant temporary workers.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree.