Immigration Specialist II

Immigration Specialist II

The University of Florida currently sponsors over 500 non-immigrant employees who require the University’s sponsorship for appropriate employment-based work authorization.

Candidates considered for this role will be responsible for:  

• Coordinating the petitioning processes involving the University’s sponsorship of employment based nonimmigrant statuses
• Provides detailed regulatory and procedural information to faculty, administrative staff, and non-immigrant employees
• Reviews and evaluates information included on employment based non-immigrant petitions for the applicable statuses before their submission to USCIS for adjudication
• Partnering with the immigration law firm retained by UF, the Immigration Specialist II coordinates the University’s immigration petitioning to sponsor international employees for H-1B, TN, O1, and E-3 non-immigrant statuses
• Conducts required follow-up sessions in person, by telephone and email with department/center administrative staff members regarding necessary additions and revisions to the information provided in the sponsorship request packets

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of detailed and complex federal regulations and procedures related to immigration, in addition to a broad knowledge of applicable university regulations and procedures.
• Have a strong background in providing excellent customer service, experience in building positive rapport with a diverse population, and proficiency along with a passion for immigration.

$55,080.00

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred qualifications include: 

• Previous experience and working knowledge of non-immigrant visas and work authorization.
• Must have the ability to comprehend, retain, interpret, analyze and effectively utilize the extensive and complex information acquired at such workshops and from other official information sources.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered.  First review date will be conducted on May 15, 2024.  Applications submitted after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring authority.