Bilingual Immigration Specialist (Remote must be in MN, IL, SD, IA, NE)

Christensen Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Bilingual Immigration Specialist coordinates Christensen Farms’ employment-based immigration filings, including TN applications, H-1B petitions, and permanent residence cases. The role serves as the primary liaison between the company, outside immigration counsel, and employees or candidates who require sponsorship, providing guidance on processes, documentation, timelines, and travel requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance. The position may be remote for candidates located in Minnesota, Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, or Nebraska, provided they can travel to the company’s headquarters in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, as needed. The specialist maintains case records, monitors expiration dates, supports HR and business stakeholders, tracks work-visa-related travel and position changes, and helps improve immigration workflows, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of experience preparing and coordinating employment-based immigration filings, such as TN, H-1B, or PERM.
Strong understanding of U.S. immigration processes and regulations.
Ability to exercise judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Attentiveness and a desire to learn.
Ability to work with a variety of people.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in paralegal studies, human resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage employment-based immigration filings, including TN, H-1B, and permanent residence cases.
Serve as the main point of contact with outside immigration counsel to support timely and accurate submission of petitions and applications.
Communicate with employees and candidates requiring sponsorship about immigration processes, timelines, international travel, and required documentation.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of immigration sponsorship cases and related documentation.
Monitor expiration dates and initiate extension or renewal processes as needed.
Provide guidance to Human Resources and other stakeholders on immigration processes and requirements.
Monitor changes in immigration laws, regulations, and best practices, and communicate relevant updates to HR, leadership, and employees.
Track foreign travel leaves and ensure required travel documentation is completed on time and leaves fall within permitted dates.
Collaborate with HR and business leaders to track position changes, including full-time or part-time changes for employees on work visas, and ensure compliance and proper documentation.
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline visa and immigration processes and workflows with internal stakeholders.
Generate reports on immigration cases, visa applications, renewals, expirations, and compliance audits for management and legal teams.
Assist with developing visa and immigration policies and procedures aligned with business goals.
Assist with supplemental B reverification for I-9 purposes.