Business Immigration Consultant (Austin Based - Hybrid at Client Site)

Fragomen•Houston, TX

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Houston office is excited to present this rare opportunity to serve as the on-site Fragomen Business Immigration Consultant for one of the firm’s key clients in Austin, TX in addition to working with our Fragomen Houston Team. It is expected that 2 days per week will be spent working directly for the client (onsite in Austin) with the other 3 days spent working directly for Fragomen’s other clients (virtually). We are seeking a motivated, client-service oriented professional with 3+ years’ experience in global mobility and/or business immigration to join our team in a client-based position. This opportunity will provide the Consultant with the benefits of Fragomen employment while at the same time offering experience, knowledge, and professional development in supporting the client’s US immigration and mobility program and learning about their culture, practices, philosophy and procedures.

Requirements

Associate's degree or Paralegal certificate plus 4 years of business immigration experience
Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of professional work experience in business immigration or global mobility
Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels by videoconference, phone, and email
Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests
Achieve a high level of productivity
Willingness to work flexibly from client site offices and Fragomen offices, both in downtown DC
Very strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Demonstrate flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
Ability to provide information and respond to requests for assistance with courtesy and tact
Must be a team player as well as self-motivated and committed to excellence in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as Client Onsite Resource preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as a U.S. immigration resource to the client’s HR Team, Foreign Nationals, and Managers
Work within client and Fragomen systems to address immigration-related issues and questions
Serve as point of contact for client employees and handle issue escalation and resolution
Review of the dependent work authorization applications and other visa-related matters
Escalate assessments requiring legal analysis to Fragomen as needed
Coordinate and ensure organization compliance with government requirements
Ensure sensitivities for VIPs or special cases are understood and handled appropriately
Collect and structure data to support, and own decisions that drive, project effectiveness, efficiency and innovation
Leverage relationships and build the goodwill necessary to strengthen connections and build trust between the client and Fragomen
Prepare and deliver presentations to the business when needed
Partner with and manage stakeholders for project buy-in, resourcing and productive results
Assess and clarify stakeholders' primary goals/motives to ensure that these are considered and communicated effectively
Connect and empathize with stakeholders
Manage a docket of cases, processes, and administrative needs.
Monitor specific government websites for updated notices and bulletins to share with teams for further consideration.
Assist client HR teams with administrative tasks and respond to inquiries, including addressing general visa inquiries and facilitating access to visa services within the organization.
Draft general communications related to organizational processes and standards ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Proofread and clarify drafted communications prepared by other team members.
Consult with leadership and/or attorneys, as needed, to understand regulations and legal requirements related to visa and immigration requests.
Managing the client specific drop box and answering protocol queries from case workers
Analyze initiation data and identifying trends
Ad hoc projects and reporting as required