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

Christensen Farms•Sleepy Eye, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Bilingual Immigration Specialist coordinates employment-based immigration filings, including TN applications, H-1B petitions, and permanent residence cases. The specialist serves as the primary liaison among Christensen Farms, outside immigration counsel, and employees or candidates who require sponsorship, providing guidance on processes, documentation, and travel requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role maintains case records, monitors expiration dates, manages renewals and extensions, tracks foreign travel leaves, supports HR and business stakeholders, and reports on case status and compliance. The specialist also helps improve immigration workflows and develop related policies and procedures. The role may be remote for candidates located in Minnesota, Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, or Nebraska, with travel to the Sleepy Eye, Minnesota headquarters as needed.

Requirements

At least one 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 desire to learn.
Ability to work with a variety of people.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
High school diploma.

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 sponsored employees and candidates 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 proactively initiate extension or renewal processes.
Advise 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 and manage foreign travel leaves, ensuring 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 opportunities to streamline and improve visa and immigration processes and workflows, and work with internal stakeholders to implement changes.
Generate reports on immigration cases, visa applications, renewals, expirations, and compliance audits for management and legal teams.
Assist in developing visa and immigration policies and procedures aligned with business goals.
Assist with supplemental B reverification for I-9 purposes.