22 Oct
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VSP AI & ROBOTICS
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Kondapur
22 Oct
VSP AI & ROBOTICS
Kondapur
Job Description – Immigration Specialist
Job Title: US Immigration Specialist
Department: Human Resources / Immigration
Experience: 2–5 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced US Immigration Specialist to manage employment-based immigration processes for foreign nationals and employees. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience handling H-1B petitions, amendments, extensions, transfers, H-4 dependent visas, Labor Condition Applications (LCAs), Green Card processing, PERM filings, and Requests for Evidence (RFEs). The candidate will coordinate with immigration attorneys, employees, clients, and internal teams to ensure accurate documentation, timely filing, and compliance with applicable US immigration regulations.
Key Responsibilities1. US Immigration Case Management
- Manage H-1B cap, transfer, amendment, extension, and change-of-status petitions.
- Handle H-4 dependent visa petitions and H-4 EAD applications.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate the filing of non-immigrant visa petitions and supporting documents.
- Support employment-based Green Card processes, including prevailing wage determination (PWD), PERM labor certification, and related documentation.
- Coordinate with immigration attorneys and external vendors for case preparation, review, filing, and follow-up.
2. LCA Processing and Compliance
- Prepare and submit Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) through the appropriate US Department of Labor portals.
- Verify prevailing wage details based on job titles, work locations, and applicable wage data.
- Process LCAs for worksite changes, location changes, and project transfers, as applicable.
- Maintain Public Access Files (PAFs) and ensure the required documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Support immigration compliance reviews, audits, and site visits by preparing relevant records and coordinating with stakeholders.
3. RFE and Petition Documentation
- Review and coordinate responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) related to education, work experience, specialty occupation, employer-employee relationships, and other relevant matters.
- Collect, verify, and organize supporting documents from employees, clients, and internal teams.
- Prepare petition packages, employer support letters, client letters, vendor letters,
and job-duty descriptions.
- Review immigration forms and supporting documentation for completeness and consistency before attorney review and filing.
- Track case progress, deadlines, filing status, and outstanding documentation.
4. Visa Stamping and Employee Support
- Assist employees and consultants with H-1B and H-4 visa stamping documentation.
- Prepare visa stamping checklists and questionnaires and coordinate document collection.
- Support employees with interview preparation and documentation requirements, without providing unauthorized legal advice.
- Respond to employee and consultant queries regarding immigration procedures, case status, and documentation requirements.
- Monitor visa expiration dates and work authorization timelines and escalate potential risks promptly.
5. Immigration Forms and Letters
- Prepare and review relevant immigration forms, including:
- Form I-129 – Nonimmigrant Worker Petition
- Form I-539 – Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
- Form I-765 – Application for Employment Authorization
- Form I-907 – Request for Premium Processing Service, where applicable
- Coordinate the preparation of employment verification letters, experience letters, offer letters, relieving letters, and immigration support letters.
- Review Form I-983 documentation and assist eligible employees with completing the required information.
- Coordinate signatures and dispatch or submission of petition packages within applicable deadlines.
6. H-1B Lottery and Immigration Coordination
- Support and coordinate the annual H-1B registration and lottery process.
- Work closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, employees, immigration attorneys, and external vendors during pre-offer assessments and petition processing.
- Identify potential immigration-related issues and escalate risks that may affect employment eligibility or work authorization continuity.
- Maintain accurate immigration records, case trackers, document checklists,
and status reports.
- Ensure timely communication and follow-up with all stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in US immigration processing.
- Robust knowledge of H-1B cap, transfer, amendment, and extension cases.
- Practical experience with H-4, H-4 EAD, LCA, RFE, and visa stamping documentation.
- Knowledge of employment-based Green Card processing, PWD, and PERM.
- Familiarity with USCIS and Department of Labor procedures and documentation requirements.
- Experience coordinating with immigration attorneys, clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong documentation, case management, follow-up, and deadline-tracking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and immigration case-tracking systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting USCIS audits, site visits, and immigration compliance reviews.
- Familiarity with immigration processes for IT consulting companies and client-based projects.
- Experience managing multiple immigration cases simultaneously.
- Knowledge of work authorization monitoring and employment-based immigration documentation.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Time management and deadline orientation
- Problem-solving and issue resolution
- Stakeholder coordination
- Confidentiality and data protection
- Analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely preparation and submission of immigration cases.
- Accuracy and completeness of petitions and supporting documentation.
- Timely coordination and follow-up on RFEs and pending cases.
- Maintenance of updated immigration records and Public Access Files.
- Timely tracking of visa expirations and work authorization deadlines.
- Effective resolution and escalation of immigration-related queries.
- Compliance with internal processes and applicable filing requirements.
Note: The specialist will coordinate with qualified immigration counsel for legal interpretation and case-specific legal advice, where required.
Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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