Immigration Specialist

Immigration Specialist Position Description

Overview:HR Operations is the foundation of a strong One HR and our primary role is to support our greatest asset our employees. We are dedicated to being a strong partner in all areas of HR by delivering high-level results and ensuring our proprietary data and transactions are secure. HR Operations strives for continued improvement and to provide a positive experience for all ICF.

Join ICF as an Immigration Specialist and Make a Global Impact!

Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of immigration Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference If so ICF is looking for you!

The Immigration Specialist will be handling immigration matters and related tasks for US local and occasional international hires requiring work sponsorship in partnership with our local and international HR and management teams including external immigration counsels. This individual will act as a key internal point of contact for all North American immigration needs and support all employment-based visa applications PERM labor certifications LPRs and business immigration document compliance.

This position will be hybrid to the Reston Virginia office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the central point of contact for day-to-day U.S. and Canada immigration matters. Collaborate with managers employees recruiters HR business partners and external legal counsel to coordinate data collection initiation postings and processing of all employment-based immigration and nonimmigrant applications.

• Provide immigration support to ICF employees in partnership with external counsel and HR business partners including nonimmigrant visa services lawful permanent resident applications immigration policy Public Access File maintenance and compliance and audit planning.

• Communicate clearly and effectively regarding immigration requirements government procedures and case processing times to HR business partners recruiters employees and relevant business leaders.

• Assist with travel inquiries and employment verification letters for foreign nationals.

• Maintain updated immigration data generate periodic reports for various business units.

• Notify the I-9 manager of all documentary changes for foreign nationals as they occur.

• Monitor work authorization document expiration dates on an ongoing basis; work closely with employees their managers and the HR team to ensure business continuity.

• Draft and ensure the accuracy of foreign travel documents (business travel letters visa application support letters) and review reentry documents.

• Collaborate with ICF payroll regarding eligible tax exemptions for foreign students.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in communications Business Criminal Justice Political Science or a related field such as Public Policy International Relations or Human Resources.

• 2 years experience in employment-based business immigration (in-bound and outbound) and PERM process.

• 1 year of experience in the administration of immigration programs including but not limited to F-1 OPT STEM Program/CPT H-1B L-1 TN PERM I-140 (various types of employment-based green card processes).

• 1 year of experience providing full-cycle visa support both temporary and green card.

• 1 year of experience with immigration database management tool INS Zoom.

• 1 year of experience with Public Access File maintenance and compliance.

• 1 year of experience with business immigration and employment law fundamentals I-9 procedures and compliance E-Verify systems and International HR Global Mobility processes.

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Professional Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to safeguard confidential information.

• Ability to research and interpret federal regulations.

• Attention to detail including the ability to review documents and other work and make corrections.

Desired:

• Prior experience with Workday (or related) Human Capital System

Join us in HR Operations and be a part of a team that supports our employees and strives for excellence in all areas of HR. Apply today to make a difference at ICF!

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: