Dy. Manager/Manager Immigration

Job Description

1. ssist in managing and supervising other members of the Immigration Team on drafting non-immigrant (H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, E-3, TN, etc.) and immigrant visa petitions.
2. Ensure that Team Leads review the drafts of the immigration petitions in a timely matter, and that they are able to identify any potential red-flags and errors.
3. Responsible for updating the Immigration Tracker to ensure that all employees maintain valid immigration status and that any extensions are filed in a timely manner.
4. Prepare regular reports and analysis to track immigration metrics and provide insights to leadership.
5. Continuously interact with cross-functional partners to ensure that the Immigration Team receives company support documents (i.e. Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Employment Agreements, etc.) that meet the requirements set by the relevant government agencies.
6. Identify and analyze legal immigration issues (i.e. H-1B and L-1A/L-1B max-out dates, needs for amendments based on a material change in the terms and conditions of employment, etc.) and present clear recommendations to internal stakeholders.
7. Provide guidance to members of the Immigration Team to determine the appropriate Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code and wage level.
8. Review and/or prepare responses to Requests for Evidence.
9. Provide timely advice to internal clients on a wide range of immigration matters, including employment eligibility and any associated legal risks.
10. Assist with the development of policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
11. Support miscellaneous project-based legal assignments and initiatives, including template development and revision, and training of internal clients and other members of the Immigration Team.
12. Ensure that the workload is distributed evenly between the members of the Immigration Team.
13. Develop excellent working relationships with various functions and internal clients.
14. Work independently and assist in identifying ways to continuously improve templates, processes, policies, and operations of the Immigration Team.
15. Provide support and advice to cross-functional partners in relation toGlobal Mobility matters.
16. Interact with outside counsel to ensure that immigrant visa petitions (green card) cases are initiated timely, identify when an existing Prevailing Wage Determination can be used, and work with the company and the employees to obtain the supporting documents required for the preparation and submission of the case.

Job Requirements:-

1. 5 to 7+ years of business immigration experience. Candidates with experience working at a large law firm and/or in-house legal department are strongly preferred.
2. Experience working in the staffing industry, especially as it relates to managed service providers, is strongly preferred.
3. Experience managing other immigration professionals is required.
4. Substantial experience in all aspects of the preparation of non-immigrant and immigrant visas, including the coordination of internal stakeholder approval regarding various issues.
5. Ability to work as part of the global legal function, supporting the U.S. based business and global business in different time zones.
6. Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and respond to urgent situations, as required.
7. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with executives, as well as the Sales, Operations, and Human Resources teams.
8. Self-starter with good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
9. Strong writing and analytical skills to independently review, draft, and prepare immigration petitions.
10. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle difficult issues in a professional and proactive manner.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs.
12. Experience with INS Zoom is preferred.

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