F-1 OPT & SEVIS Compliance Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking an Immigration Advisor, DSO, to provide immigration advising and regulatory support for F-1 students participating in Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT programs. This role focuses on compliance with SEVP and DHS regulations while supporting students through employment authorization processes and status maintenance requirements.

The position also involves maintaining accurate records, processing requests, and supporting institutional

Qualifications

• Experience providing immigration advising for F-1 students.
• Knowledge of OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT processes.
• Understanding of SEVP and DHS compliance.
• Ability to maintain accurate SEVIS records.
• Ability to advise students and employers on immigration and work authorization matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide immigration advising to F-1 students regarding Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT.
• Ensure compliance with SEVP and DHS regulations.
• Issue OPT and STEM OPT I-20 recommendations.
• Maintain accurate SEVIS records.
• Monitor employment reporting and eligibility.

Skills

Immigration advising

SEVIS records

OPT processes

F-1 student advising

Regulatory compliance

Tools

SEVIS system

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Texas State University is seeking an Immigration Advisor, DSO, to provide immigration advising and regulatory support for F-1 students participating in Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT programs. This role focuses on compliance with SEVP and DHS regulations while supporting students through employment authorization processes and status maintenance requirements. The position also involves maintaining accurate records, processing requests, and supporting institutional immigration compliance efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Provide immigration advising to F-1 students regarding Pre-Completion OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT
• Ensure compliance with SEVP and DHS regulations
• Issue OPT and STEM OPT I-20 recommendations
• Maintain accurate SEVIS records
• Monitor employment reporting and eligibility

Requirements

• Advise students and employers on work authorization and status maintenance
• Support Form I-983 compliance processes
• Conduct workshops and outreach activities for students
• Process OPT and STEM OPT requests
• Support institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations

Requirements

• Experience providing immigration advising for F-1 students
• Knowledge of OPT, Post-Completion OPT, and STEM OPT processes
• Understanding of SEVP and DHS compliance

Requirements

• Ability to maintain accurate SEVIS records
• Ability to advise students and employers on immigration and work authorization matters
• Experience supporting Form I-983 compliance and reporting requirements WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International students rely on accurate advising and timely support to maintain lawful immigration status while pursuing academic and professional opportunities. This role helps students navigate opt processes, stem requirements, and federal compliance standards while ensuring records and reporting obligations are completed accurately. Strong advising and attention to immigration regulations contribute to institutional integrity and successful student outcomes.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience with immigration advising for F-1 students and opt processes
• Include examples of maintaining accurate records and managing compliance

Key responsibilities

Demonstrate familiarity with SEVIS reporting and documentation

Requirements

• Describe experience supporting students through stem opt and completion timelines
• Emphasize communication skills when advising students and employers
• Review the application carefully to ensure all required materials are submitted before completion

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