Senior Immigration Specialist

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, plus four (4) years' immigration advising, international student or scholar advising, and/or paralegal experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of immigration/employment related laws, regulations, and procedures, such as H-1B, J-1, F-1 or permanent residence cases.

• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse customer base.

• Strong attention to detail, with superior writing, research, analytical and communication skills.

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Prior experience drafting and filing H-1B petitions strongly preferred.

• Experience with H-1B, J-1 research scholar, J-1 Physician, and permanent residence regulations and processes.

• Experience with Workday, SEVIS, Sprintax Calculus or other nonresident alien tax software, and immigration case management systems.

• Experience working in a higher education setting.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

Immigration Case Management

• Serve as primary H-1B adviser; independently draft, review, and submit Labor Condition Applications to DOL and petition forms to USCIS for employer-sponsored visa processes, including H-1B, E-3 and TN; evaluate details on prospective cases to identify and address potential issues

• Monitor the progress of immigration cases and communicate with department and employee to address delays or respond to RFEs; continually improve workflows for regulatory compliance and greater efficiency

• Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 Scholars and Training Program Liaison (TPL) for J-1 Physician programs; Update J-1 records in relevant systems, such as SEVIS and EVNet systems, and assist with J-1 program coordination

• Research, interpret and understand complex immigration issues and regulations, and provide clear guidance to departments and employees accordingly

Consultation & Education

• Educate and advise hiring departments, candidates and employees on immigration regulations and policy changes through meetings, presentations, online trainings, and other means

• Meet individually with candidates, employees, or hiring departments to answer immigration questions and provide strategic immigration options to hire and retain international employees

• Maintain immigration-related webpages on UAMS website, and update documents and presentations with accurate and timely information;

• Respond to immigration-related questions, and provide immigration software assistance to departments and employees

Data Maintenance & Compliance

• Ensure institutional compliance with USCIS regulations and work authorization expirations; Maintain and periodically audit employee data in various internal systems, including Immigration Tracker and Workday

• Assist with onboarding of foreign national new hires by completing the Form I-9 process

Performs other duties as assigned and required

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.