US Immigration Consultant - Global Mobility

Stantec • Plano, TX

397d • $88,000 - $127,600

About The Position

The US Immigration Consultant - Global Mobility at Stantec is responsible for overseeing and managing the administration of US employment-based immigration requirements and petitions. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Talent Acquisition Team, external immigration advisors, and HR Business Partners, to ensure compliance and support for foreign national employees throughout their immigration processes.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of US non-immigrant and immigrant visa types and processes with experience to review case facts and provide preliminary assessments.
• Experience influencing decisions and articulating immigration matters to stakeholders.
• Experience exercising judgment and discretion according to company policies and practices.
• Client-focused with the ability to build strong and productive business relationships with various stakeholder groups.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills.
• Able to set priorities and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow compliance laws and regulations.
• Proactive, positive, and solutions focused.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day administration of US employment-based immigration requirements and petitions.
• Work closely with the external immigration service partner on the strategy and details for all cases and associated employer-sponsored petitions.
• Communicate to foreign nationals regarding all stages of their non-immigrant and immigrant status (including documentation, strategy, and case progression).
• Oversee and ensure that deadlines are met for the filing of immigration extension processes and commencement of permanent residence processes.
• Act as a liaison between the external immigration service partner, foreign national employees, human resources, and managers to provide accurate and appropriate information and guidance.
• Maintain and audit US Department of Labor and PERM Labor Certification Audit files.
• Oversee the external immigration service partner relationship, including providing feedback regarding service levels and overall partnership.
• Manage invoices coming from the external immigration service partner.
• Provide expertise and consultative skills in assisting the team with process improvements to streamline, document and bundle immigration and visa processing.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to immigration processes including filing, mailings, and electronic documentation.
• Plan and execute effective communication strategy to convey timely immigration updates.
• Maintain current knowledge of immigration legislation/regulation and participate in re-designing the program in response to new compliance requirements.
• Coordinate events and/or educational programs for foreign national employees and their managers as required.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on metrics and trending and work on ad-hoc projects as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees