Immigration Specialist Job at Matlen Silver, Somerville, NJ

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  • Matlen Silver
  • Somerville, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

The Immigration Specialist will serve as the sole immigration resource for our company, managing all aspects of immigration casework independently. This role is responsible for handling a wide range of employment-based immigration processes, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and supporting our consultants and internal teams throughout the immigration lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

● Serve as the primary point of contact for all immigration-related matters for consultants and internal stakeholders.

● Manage and process all nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, including but not limited to H1B petitions, extensions, amendments, and green case processing.

● Prepare, review, and coordinate with a third-party immigration attorney to file necessary documentation with relevant government agencies, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.

● Administer the STEM OPT training program, including drafting and updating I-983 forms and coordinating with employees and managers to ensure compliance.

● Draft employment verification letters and other supporting documents as required.

● Maintain and update Public Access Files in accordance with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations.

● Monitor visa expiration dates and proactively manage timelines for extensions and renewals.

● Partner with external immigration counsel as needed to ensure complex cases are handled efficiently.

● Stay current on immigration laws and policy changes, communicating updates and potential impacts to leadership.

● Maintain accurate and organized immigration files and records for audit readiness and compliance.

● Provide responsive support and clear communication to employees regarding immigration status, process, and next steps.

● Responsible for redeployment of consultants who are part of our immigration program. Will work together with our Sales and Business Development team to identify future client engagements.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

● Minimum 2 years of experience working in employment-based immigration, preferably in an IT staffing or consulting environment.

● In-depth knowledge of H1B, STEM OPT, PERM, I-140, and related employment-based immigration processes.

● Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

● Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.

● Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

● Proficiency in Google Suite and experience maintaining detailed records and documentation.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

● Competitive base salary.

● Medical, Dental & Vision.

● Company 401K.

● PTO/Paid Holidays.

It is the policy of Matlen Silver to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Matlen Silver will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Local area, H1b,

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