Senior Immigration Specialist

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Little Rock, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Immigration Specialist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) plays a crucial role in providing immigration-related assistance, resources, and advice to the UAMS community. This position focuses on immigration case management, regulatory compliance, and educational outreach to various campus departments regarding immigration processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage immigration cases including drafting, reviewing, and submitting forms for employer-sponsored visa processes such as H-1B, J-1 Scholar, and permanent residence.
• Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 Scholars and Training Program Liaison (TPL) for J-1 Alien Physician programs, maintaining relevant records in systems like SEVIS.
• Research and interpret complex immigration issues and provide guidance to departments and employees.
• Educate and advise hiring departments and employees on immigration options through consultations, presentations, and online training.
• Maintain immigration-related webpages and update documents with accurate information.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS regulations and manage work authorization expirations.
• Audit employee data in tracking systems and assist with onboarding of foreign national new hires.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of immigration advising or related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration laws and procedures, including F-1, J-1, H-1B, and permanent residence cases.
• Strong customer service skills with effective communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with superior writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with filing H-1B petitions and advising J-1 scholars.
• Knowledge of permanent residence regulations and processes.
• Experience with Workday, SEVIS, and immigration case management systems.
• Experience in a higher education setting.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy