Immigration Specialist: Compliance & Talent Growth (Hybrid)

SSM Health; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay

Upfront tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health, a leading healthcare provider in Missouri, seeks an Immigration Specialist to support employment-based immigration matters. You will assist attorneys, manage case files, and liaise with HR and leadership to ensure timely, compliant petitions.

You will handle complex filings (H-1B, O-1, PERM, I-140/I-485), track deadlines, and maintain accurate records while upholding our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Two years experience in immigration law or legal support role engaged with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Labor, and immigration processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks related to case preparation and filing petitions with government agencies (e.g., H-1B, NIE, O-1, TN, PERM, I-140, I-485, naturalization) and gathers supporting documents and ensures applicable posting requirements, appropriate prevailing wage determinations and other conditions precedent are in place.
• Utilizes strong knowledge of immigration forms and procedures to serve as a primary point of contact for clients (HR, Operations Leaders, Team Members) regarding case status and required documentation.
• Provides clear instructions and guidance on immigration processes and timelines. Reviews manager and team members provided documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintains case files and tracks deadlines to ensure compliance and proper documentation management.
• Creates and maintains in accordance with organizational and legal retention requirements, and ensures appropriate organizational access to Public Access Files.
• Assists internal and external counsel in preparing responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and audits. Interacts with external counsel on relevant matters, while ensuring good stewardship of billing costs.
• Schedules appointments, manages calendars, and coordinates with internal teams, while managing multiple priorities and meeting all due dates.
• May provide support to attorneys on other legal employment matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Deep knowledge of immigration process

Ability to handle differing priorities

Highly organized

Conscientious

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience

Job description

SSM Health, a leading healthcare provider in Missouri, seeks an Immigration Specialist to support employment-based immigration matters. You will assist attorneys, manage case files, and liaise with HR and leadership to ensure timely, compliant petitions.

You will handle complex filings (H-1B, O-1, PERM, I-140/I-485), track deadlines, and maintain accurate records while upholding our commitment to diversity and inclusion across the workforce.