IMMIGRATION ADVISOR H-1B

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Hybrid Eligible

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking an IMMIGRATION ADVISOR H-1B to support international employees with H-1B status issues and USCIS petitions. You will collect documents, liaise with departments, and draft support letters for visa appointments.

Remote/hybrid eligibility is noted, with day shifts and regular hours. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Business or related field and two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Business or a related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Foster a welcoming and supportive environment for international employees by providing information and support on H-1B immigration status issues.
• Collect documents and assemble petitions for H-1B work authorization from USCIS.
• To liaise with department administrators and other UAB administrative partners to obtain checks and signatures.
• Draft travel and visa appointment support letters for H-1B beneficiaries.
• Advise international employees on immigration compliance and university policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Business or a related field

Job description

Job Description - IMMIGRATION ADVISOR H-1B (T233535)

IMMIGRATION ADVISOR H-1B - ( T233535 )

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an IMMIGRATION ADVISOR H-1B. This position will foster a welcoming and supportive environment for international employees by providing information and support on H-1B immigration status issues. To work with department administrators and beneficiaries to collect documents and assemble petitions for H-1B work authorization from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). To liaise with department administrators and other UAB administrative partners to obtain checks and signatures. To draft travel and visa appointment support letters for H-1B beneficiaries. To advise international employees on matters of immigration compliance and university policy.

(Hourly Rate: $20.80 - $21.63)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Clerical & Administrative

Organization

226007000 International Faculty & Staff Immigration Svcs

Employee Status

Regular

Shift : Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) : Remote/Hybrid Eligible