Immigration Specialist - REMOTE ARIZONA only - $26-35/hour

Job Description

Global mobility (immigration) experience to and from INDIA

REMOTE but MUST reside in Arizona

Type of Hire: Temp to hire

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $26-35/hour

Schedule: 8am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday

Location: Onsite -> Chandler, AZ 85286

Job Description:

Large company in the banking industry is looking for an immigration specialist to ensure a smooth and efficient immigration process for associates hired into the US and those on international assignments. Immigration, visa support, communication and documentation.

Duties:

• Collaborate with our external immigration attorneys to manage all aspects of business visitor visas, employment visas, permanent residency applications, and citizenship applications, ensuring exceptional service.
• Guide visa processing times, sponsorship requirements, associated risks, and costs for potential candidates.
• Maintain and review visa tracker, ensuring timely initiation and filing of extensions.
• Ensure full compliance with immigration records maintenance.
• Draft and complete visa/travel letters as needed.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and develop recommendations to enhance efficiency and improve the employee experience.
• Coordinate resolutions to complex immigration matters with outside counsel, communicating solutions to employees and the business.
• Educate managers and employees on visa and green card application and renewal processes.
• Communicate global immigration policies and develop procedures across the region.
  
  

International Transfer Support:

• Collaborate with our external immigration attorneys to manage all aspects of international assignments, including visa preparation and the development of assignment offers, packages, and support.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees undergoing international assignments and relocation, offering guidance and support throughout the assignment.
• Partner with internal HR COES (Staffing, Benefits, Payroll) to provide clear communication and successful support to the associate.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to create and communicate relocation packages, answering questions and resolving issues.
• Consult with Talent, other stakeholders, and business units to determine the options for international moves.
• Coordinate internal transfer requirements for international assignments and permanent transfers, such as payroll, pension, benefits, and HRIS updates.
  
  

Requirements/Client Wants:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field
• 5+ years in professional fields, preferably in HR
• Experience with global immigration work and residence permit for expat country-to-country moves, nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, H-1B1, B-1, E-3, F-1, J-1, L-1, and O-1 visas), PERM labor certifications as well as immigrant visas.
• Ability to train others on immigration practice and procedures, review work, and prepare training documents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills, strong attention to detail, proven history of managing projects, meeting deadlines, and producing excellent deliverables.
  
  

Company Description

The professional staffing division of EmployBridge, America's Leading Workforce Specialist:

When our Talent is looking for their next opportunity, we know they are not just looking for their next paycheck. Our Recruiters are experts in their specialized fields and understand that making the right match between the candidate and the company, is the key to long term success.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The professional staffing division of EmployBridge, America's Leading Workforce Specialist: When our Talent is looking for their next opportunity, we know they are not just looking for their next paycheck. Our Recruiters are experts in their specialized fields and understand that making the right match between the candidate and the company, is the key to long term success. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.