International Student Immigration Advisor

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a Student Immigration Specialist to administer student and scholar visa programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with institutional priorities. The role collaborates with academic units, HR, Enrollment Management, and General Counsel to support international enrollment and employment activities.

The position provides expert guidance to international students and scholars on immigration matters, processes eligibility documents, and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Two or more years of relevant immigration advisory experience at a US college or university.

Responsibilities

• Process eligibility documents for nonimmigrant students and exchange visitor visa holders.
• Provide ongoing support for mandatory compliance and reporting projects related to hosting nonimmigrant students and scholars.
• Determine eligibility and process immigration-related benefits and requirements in designated immigration software systems.
• Meet with international students and scholars to provide guidance and support related to immigration benefits, travel, status maintenance, and other related concerns.
• Assist in developing and delivering informational sessions and cultural engagement programming for international students and scholars, as well as campus and affiliated units.
• Contribute to the creation of content outlining immigration-related benefits, responsibilities, and resources for institutional websites and internal knowledge bases.
• Support the creation and maintenance of content related to immigration benefits, responsibilities, and available resources for institutional websites and knowledge bases.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer orientation

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a Student Immigration Specialist to administer student and scholar visa programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with institutional priorities. The role collaborates with academic units, HR, Enrollment Management, and General Counsel to support international enrollment and employment activities.

The position provides expert guidance to international students and scholars on immigration matters, processes eligibility documents, and