We are seeking an experienced US HR & Immigration Specialist with robust expertise in F1 student onboarding, OPT/CPT compliance, and US employment documentation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing onboarding for international students, maintaining compliance with USCIS regulations, and ensuring accurate employment documentation.
Experience with H-1B and Green Card processes will be considered an added advantage.
Looking for Immediate joiners or candidates who can join within 2 weeks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end onboarding of F1 students joining US clients.
- Handle OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT documentation.
- Prepare and submit Form I-983 and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Complete and maintain Form I-9 verification and employment eligibility records.
- Coordinate onboarding documentation and compliance requirements.
- Guide candidates regarding OPT/CPT timelines, STEM extensions, and related documentation.
- Maintain employee immigration records and ensure compliance with USCIS regulations.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external immigration attorneys when required.
- Track visa validity, work authorization,
and compliance deadlines.
- Support HR operations related to onboarding and employee documentation.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure audit readiness.
Required Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in US HR, Immigration, or HR Operations.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- F1 OPT
- CPT
- STEM OPT
- Form I-983
- Form I-9
- Thorough understanding of US onboarding processes.
- Experience working with US staffing, consulting, or IT services companies.
- Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
- H-1B petitions
- H-1B transfers
- H-1B extensions
- Green Card processing
- E-Verify
- USCIS compliance
- Experience with HRIS/ATS platforms.
- Familiarity with onboarding W2 consultants.