Prevailing Wage & Immigration Compliance Specialist

Job Description

About IEE

At International Education Evaluations (IEE), we specialize in evaluating international academic credentials, ensuring that students and professionals from all corners of the globe have their education recognized accurately. Our services help institutions, employers, and licensing bodies make informed decisions, and creating pathways for international talent to thrive.

As a trusted leader in the field for over 40 years, IEE has partnered with thousands of organizations to assess and verify international qualifications. By joining our team, you will be part of a mission-driven business that empowers global talent while delivering expertise and growth opportunities to its team members. Join IEE, where your work ensures that education is valued worldwide, and opportunities are limitless.

Position Summary

The Prevailing Wage & Immigration Compliance Specialist is responsible for preparing Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) requests and supporting PERM labor certification cases for employers, immigration attorneys, and foreign national professionals.

This position combines immigration knowledge, labor market research, occupational classification analysis, and client service to ensure accurate wage determinations and compliant immigration filings.

The specialist works closely with credential evaluation analysts, attorneys, HR professionals, and employers to develop appropriate job descriptions, determine minimum requirements, identify SOC/O*NET codes, and prepare ETA-9141 applications.

Essential Responsibilities

Prevailing Wage Preparation

• Prepare ETA-9141 Prevailing Wage Determination requests 
• Analyze job duties and minimum requirements 
• Recommend appropriate SOC/O*NET occupational classifications 
• Research prevailing wage levels using OFLC and OEWS wage data 
• Determine appropriate wage level (Level I-IV) 
• Review geographic wage implications 

Immigration Case Support

• Assist with PERM labor certification preparation 
• Review education and experience requirements 
• Coordinate with credential evaluation reports 
• Draft legally compliant job descriptions 
• Identify potential audit risks 
• Support redetermination requests when appropriate

Client Management

• Communicate with immigration attorneys and employers 
• Explain wage determinations and methodology 
• Collect supporting documentation 
• Track case deadlines 
• Maintain detailed case records 

Research & Compliance

• Stay current on: 
• DOL regulations 
• FLAG updates 
• PERM guidance 
• O*NET changes 
• Occupational wage data 

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in: International Relations, Political Science, or Immigration Studies , Public Policy, Business, Legal Studies,(Preferred)
• Master's degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in: Immigration law, Business immigration PERM processing , Prevailing wage preparation , HR compliance, Labor certification 
• Experience working with:ETA-9141, FLAG system, PERM applications , O*NET, SOC Codes , OFLC Wage Library

Required Skills

• Strong writing ability 
• Research and analytical skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Client communication 
• Legal document preparation 
• Excel proficiency 

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Remote or Hybrid

Compensation: $ 75,000 - $100,000 per annum

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO, 401K Matching, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Chaplin Services