Immigration Specialist

• Role can pay $35/hr-$40/hr with optional benefits*
• Role is a 6-month contract-to-hire*
• Role is onsite in Midtown, Atlanta*

Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented U.S. Immigration Specialist (Contractor) to support the administration and coordination of the company's employment-based immigration program. This individual will serve as a key liaison between employees, hiring managers, HR, and external immigration counsel to ensure the timely and compliant management of visa sponsorship and permanent residency processes. The ideal candidate will possess working knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration programs and experience coordinating immigration cases from initiation through completion. This role is focused on case management, compliance, documentation, stakeholder communication, and execution of immigration-related processes. Legal advice and strategy will remain the responsibility of external immigration counsel. Key Responsibilities Immigration Case Management Serve as the primary coordinator for employment-based immigration cases, including nonimmigrant visa and permanent residency matters. Partner with external immigration counsel to initiate, track, and manage immigration cases. Monitor case progress and proactively follow up with attorneys, employees, managers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of required actions. Collect and review supporting documentation required for immigration filings. Communicate case milestones, timelines, and next steps to employees and business stakeholders. Monitor USCIS case statuses and provide updates as appropriate. Maintain accurate and up-to-date immigration records and case tracker Immigration Compliance Coordinate Labor Condition Application (LCA) postings and related compliance activities. Create, maintain, and audit Public Access Files (PAFs). Coordinate PERM recruitment activities, including tracking recruitment efforts, documentation, and related compliance requirements. Ensure immigration records are maintained in accordance with company policies and federal regulations. Support internal audits, reporting requirements, and compliance reviews. Employee and Stakeholder Support Serve as a point of contact for employee and manager inquiries regarding immigration processes and timelines. Provide guidance on process requirements, documentation needs, and case status updates. Partner with Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Legal teams to support immigration-related matters. Escalate legal questions and complex case issues to external immigration counsel as needed. Program Administration Maintain immigration dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools. Coordinate invoice processing and vendor management activities related to immigration services. Identify opportunities to improve immigration processes, documentation, and operational efficiency. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 2+ years of experience supporting U.S. employment-based immigration, legal operations, paralegal services, HR operations, or a related field. Working knowledge of common U.S. employment-based immigration categories and processes, such as H-1B, L-1, TN, F-1/OPT/STEM OPT, PERM, and permanent residence sponsorship. Experience coordinating with external immigration counsel or legal service providers. Experience handling confidential employee and immigration information with appropriate discretion. Strong project management, case management, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active cases, deadlines, documents, and stakeholder follow-ups with a high degree of accuracy. Proficiency with an HRIS such as Workday, case management or vendor portals, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, HR partners, and vendors across countries and time zones. Ability to work independently within defined procedures and to escape matters requiring legal, policy, or leadership review. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Fragomen Connect or a comparable immigration case management platform. Experience with work authorization audits, expiration reporting, I-9 processes, Public Access Files, or related compliance activities. Experience reconciling immigration data across an HRIS, payroll systems, and vendor platforms. Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification, HR certification, project management credential, paralegal training, or comparable professional development. Prior experience operating in a large, global, matrixed organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global