Immigration Specialist

About the role

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Immigration Specialist with a strong background in managing the full lifecycle of U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes to join our Legal team. This role will work directly on U.S. visa petition filings and immigration compliance projects. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an empathetic, judicious approach to handling employee immigration concerns.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review immigration eligibility documents and analyze potential immigration options/benefits, including eligibility in the H-1B, L-1A/B, E-3, TN, J-1, and F-1 STEM OPT qualifications, and select immigrant visa processes
• Prepare US employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant filings in their entirety (draft supporting letters, organize documents, proofread, etc.) and file with appropriate government agencies
• Monitor and track visa expiration dates and filing deadlines for assigned cases and conduct routine audits of employee status documents
• Manage other ad-hoc immigration compliance responsibilities (including but not limited to reviewing DS-160s, assisting with visa appointment scheduling, Labor Condition Applications (LCA) posting management and Public Access File (PAF) compliance)
• Interact with and advise managers and employees on complex immigration matters, communicate case processing procedures and timelines, and provide immigration analysis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of 7 years experience with corporate immigration procedures and filings for both U.S. nonimmigrant and immigrant filings
• Experience with the full life-cycle of nonimmigrant visa cases (H-1B, F-1, OPT and STEM OPT, E-3, TN, L-1A/B, and H-1B1), including initiating visa extensions and amendments, analyzing documents and determining immediate and long-term immigration strategy
• Knowledge of procedural and filing requirements for various types of US nonimmigrant visa processes
• Experience with immigration management software such as LawLogix, Miratech, Docketwise, Envoy, or a related system/technology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000 USD per year (or local equivalent). The base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role will also be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading. At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond.

We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues—whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office. Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives.