Immigration Specialist

Extended Job Title

Immigration Specialist

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

101019 - Immigration Services Lbk

Position Description

Provides support to the institution’s immigration sponsorship and compliance efforts. Provide exemplary services for international faculty, scholars, and professionals at the institution. Maintains confidentiality of immigration matters.

Requisition ID

26824BR

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum

10000

Major/Essential Functions

Work with Managing Director (MD) to oversee immigration caseload from intake through processing and handle other responsibilities assigned to Immigration & Compliance Services (ICS).

Communicate with employees and management personnel to gather needed information and documents for the preparation of petitions and applications. Draft e-mail correspondence, letters, and documentation to employees, departments, and government agencies.

Under supervision, prepare and file temporary, nonimmigrant and permanent, immigrant visa petitions and applications for sponsored employees utilizing template-based processes.

Typical types of cases: H-1B, O-1, TN, PERM Labor Certification Applications (Regular and Academic), and I-140 Immigrant Visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2 (PERM-based and NIW)).

Review, organize, and prepare petition packets for filing, to include drafting supporting detailed supporting documentation indexes.

Provide updates to employees and management personnel regarding status of immigration matters, notices, and deadlines.

Accurately enter and maintain immigration data, to include tracking multiple deadlines and complete periodic reporting assignments.

Maintain electronic and hard-copy files and documents as required to support all immigration activity on behalf of employees.

Maintain confidentiality of immigration matters handled by ICS.

Serve as Department of State, Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.

Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) for a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for the F-1 Student Visa Program.

Develop and maintain knowledge of immigration regulations and requirements.

Assist with the drafting and publication of electronic information targeted to international employees and department contacts.

Assist with internal reviews or audits of immigration-related data, processes, and documents.

Follow up on I-9/E-Verify cases for international employees.

May travel within area of employment for Labor Condition Application (LCA) compliance.

Assist with the management of ICS vendors including deliverables, contracts, and payments.

Assist in responding to immigration inquiries in a timely manner.

Draft employment verification and travel support letters and track inventory of immigration documents.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

4000

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

The US Government requires that an Alternate Responsible Office (ARO) and/or Designated School Official (DSO) must be either a US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Experience with employment-based immigration filings, such as H-1B, O-1, TN, PERM Labor Certification Applications (Regular and Academic), and I-140 Immigrant Visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2 (PERM-based and NIW)). Physician immigration experience a plus.

Experience with drafting and supporting PERM application processes, to include Academic/Special Handling cases.

Experience with F/J/M visa statuses, to include serving as a SEVIS RO/ARO or DSO.

Background in Human Resources and/or recruiting.

Experience working in a higher education environment.

Knowledge of immigration software.

Campus

HSC - Lubbock

Department

Immigration Services Lbk

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group

Business Professionals

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience in an administrative management, analyst, paralegal, or related position. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx .