IMMIGRATION ADVISOR H-1B

About the role

This position fosters a welcoming and supportive environment for international employees by providing information and support on H-1B immigration status issues. Duties include working with department administrators and beneficiaries to collect documents and assemble petitions for H-1B work authorization from USCIS, liaising with department administrators and other UAB administrative partners to obtain checks and signatures, drafting travel and visa appointment support letters for H-1B beneficiaries, and advising international employees on matters of immigration compliance and university policy.

Responsibilities

• Work with department administrators and beneficiaries to collect documents and assemble petitions for H-1B work authorization from USCIS.
• Liaise with department administrators and other UAB administrative partners to obtain checks and signatures.
• Draft travel and visa appointment support letters for H-1B beneficiaries.
• Advise international employees on matters of immigration compliance and university policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Qualifications

• Commensurate with experience.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• N/A

Pay

$20.80 - $21.63 per hour

Schedule

Day Shift

Employee Status

Regular

Remote/Hybrid Eligibility

Remote/Hybrid Eligible