Immigration Advisor
Immigration Advisor
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$ 90000 - 115000
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Job Description
Job locationis at10240 Science Center DrSan Diego CA 92121
Under the direct supervision of the Sr. HR Director Office of People and Culture the Immigration Services Advisor advises departments faculty and scholars on a broad spectrum of immigration visa and employment issues. Serves as the primary point of contact for the foreign population on visas to help them navigate through their stay in the United States while at the Institute. Consults with outside legal counsel for complex immigration requests. Serves as U.S. Department of State (DOS) Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for Salks J-1 Exchange Visitor Program (EVP). Assists outside legal counsel with preparing and filing H-1B petitions. Assists scholars and their dependents with obtaining and maintaining appropriate non-immigrant status and work authorizations on J-1 and H-1b and TN statuses. Meets with scholars to confirm accuracy of documents compliance with federal requirements and assists with completion of new hire and I-9 documentation. Resolves immigration related issues by working closely with the Director the Department of State (DOS) the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the Department of Labor (DOL) and other government entities. Oversees the daily operations of the International Office. May assist with general Human Resources duties as assigned.
The position requires a skill set that includes strong organizational and time management skills excellent oral and interpersonal skills and the ability to assess and manage shifting priorities and adjust workload accordingly in order to meet all expected deadlines.
Who We Are
The Salk Institute is an internationally renowned research institution that valuesallmembers of our scientific community. We seek bold and interactive leaders passionate about exploring new frontiers in science. Our collaborative community embraces perspectives across discipline professional acumen and unique life experiences fostering innovation and a sense of belonging. Together we strive to improve the wellbeing of humanity through groundbreaking research.
Founded by Jonas Salk developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine the Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization and architectural landmark: small by choice intimate by nature and fearless in the face of any challenge. Salks vibrant community has many talented individuals from varied backgrounds each playing a crucial role in driving our mission forward. Fromvisionary leadersto dedicatedadministratorsand brilliantfaculty members the Institute is united by a shared passion for scientific exploration and innovation.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Administers the J-1 visa program for all foreign nationals. As Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) enters information into SEVIS database.
- Assists outside legal counsel with preparation of H-1b/TN visa applications for submission to USCIS.
- Assists as needed with O-1 and Permanent Residency applications and petitions.
- Advises students scholars and faculty regarding DHS DOS and DOL regulations as well as I-9 payroll and personnel issues.
- Determines visa category verifies status; collects preliminary documentation and prepares official documents required by U.S. or foreign governments and agencies.
- Tracks status of forms sent out and responds to inquiries.
- Creates maintains files and purges personnel and immigration documents in accordance with federal and Institute guidelines (i.e. LCA PAFs). Files documents electronically in accordance with departments policies.
- Processes I-9 forms for all foreign nationals.
- Facilitates orientation and special programs for arriving foreign students. Assists foreign nationals with new hire and termination process.
- Creates and maintains immigration e-files. Assists in developing new form letters and informational materials.
- Escalates immigration issues to the Sr. HR Director and employment issues to the appropriate person in Human Resources.
- Attends local and regional immigration or agency meetings as well as webinars and teleconferences to ensure ongoing immigration education and professional development; may attend national meetings and conferences budget permitting.
- Leads the International Community Conversations Group. Organizes quarterly meetings and coordinates the topics and presenters participation.
- Project team member to assist with special projects as necessary.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
What we Require
- Bachelors degree in International Studies International Relations International Business political science or other closely related discipline that requires persuasive writing strong reading comprehension and analytic thinking or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional semi-autonomous experience supporting internal clientele to include immigration and/or HR duties.
- Experience in an HR or International Office in a for-profit or non-profit setting.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience using the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and serving as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) with the U.S. Department of State advising J-1 scholars.
- Experience in a scientific research environment and/or higher education environment.
- Prior study abroad or international work experience.
What We Can Offer
The expected pay range for this position is $90000 to $115000 annually.Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal equity geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Benefits
Salk Institute offers competitivebenefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off tuition reimbursement patient advocacy services and transit/parking program.
Salk Values
The Salk Community both scientists and administrators worked together to define values that we believe support Salks pursuit of excellence. To be truly the best scientific institution requires not only incredible discoveries but a common understanding of how we should work together to enable those discoveries.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students employees applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.
Accordingly the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include but not limited to such hairstyles as braids and twists) color religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) national origin ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status age sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) reproductive health decision making gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran veteran of the Vietnam era other covered veteran status) political affiliation and any other status protected by state or federal law.
Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics including:
- Any combination of characteristics.
- A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
- A perception that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
