Immigration Specialist II Jupiter, FL

University Of Florida

Job Location:

Palm Beach - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Immigration Specialist II
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:	Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and visitors serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) deliver expert guidance relative to filing applications/petitions for all nonimmigrant and immigrant options maintain confidential data and conduct immigration related trainings and orientations campus-wide. Job Responsibilities and Duties: Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and visitors. Collaborate and consult with Institute faculty HR international scholars (and their family members) and hiring departments to develop options and strategically plan for their current and future immigration needs. Provide information advice and documentation regarding international travel I-94 status employment authorization visa stamp applications visa extensions and amendments and change of status applications demonstrating proficiency on broad immigration and US agency related issues and requirements. Creatively resolve complex issues and problems based on thorough understanding of relevant policies and government regulations and University policies. Expected to be an expert relative to filing applications/petitions for all nonimmigrant and immigrant options for the Institutes international population. Classifications include but are not limited to J-1/J-2 H-1B TN-1 E-3 O-1 F-1 (CPT OPT and STEM OPT) B-1 WB and US Permanent Resident status. Keep up to date on complex regulations policies and practices of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and all its divisions U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Labor the U.S. Social Security Administration the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and other government agencies as well as Institute policies procedures and practices relating to the sponsoring of foreign nationals. Stay abreast of new developments of laws and/or regulations to help faculty international scholars and departments comply with the new regulations. Serve as the main contact for UF International Center office UF Immigration Compliance office and Fragomen attorney representation. Monitor and execute the daily operation of the J Exchange Visitor Program and ensure that the program operates with integrity adopts the best practices and that the highest levels of services are offered to Institute faculty international scholars and departments. Use maintain and monitor the SEVIS database for the J Exchange Program. Stay abreast of changes and make necessary adjustments. Serves as the Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the U.S. Department of State J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Provide information and advice regarding J-1 required health insurance for scholars and their families. Create and maintain a database for tracking international employees and visitors using Smartsheets containing data on international scholars and family members and produce reports from such data. Input all data into the UF International Office computer system called Terra Dotta. Input all data into the UF Immigration Compliance portal Fragomen Connect. Create and conduct all training orientations and informational workshops for Institute faculty international scholars and departments. Create and update all instructional and informational materials email templates and forms. Plan all aspects of campus cultural events including Diwali Chinese New Year Holiday Party and other offerings. Order office supplies and promotional items. Manage and project office budget including making check requests assigning expenses to correct budget codes and predicting budget for next fiscal year. Perform other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:	Masters degree in International Studies International Relations International Business or some other closely related discipline is preferred. Minimum of 5 years related experience in international scholar and student advising including at least 3 years of international scholar advising for scientific researchers and scholars. Significant experience interpreting and applying complex student and scholar non-immigrant regulations. Experience interpreting and applying complex scientific research and scholar-based immigration regulations. Experience studying living or working abroad is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. This position is open until filled. Application review will begin May 1 2026. This is a time-limited position. The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visitAccessibility at UF.
Health Assessment Required:	No.

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Immigration Specialist IIClassification Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Job Description:Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and administ...

Classification Title:	Immigration Specialist II
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Description:	Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and visitors serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) deliver expert guidance relative to filing applications/petitions for all nonimmigrant and immigrant options maintain confidential data and conduct immigration related trainings and orientations campus-wide. Job Responsibilities and Duties: Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and visitors. Collaborate and consult with Institute faculty HR international scholars (and their family members) and hiring departments to develop options and strategically plan for their current and future immigration needs. Provide information advice and documentation regarding international travel I-94 status employment authorization visa stamp applications visa extensions and amendments and change of status applications demonstrating proficiency on broad immigration and US agency related issues and requirements. Creatively resolve complex issues and problems based on thorough understanding of relevant policies and government regulations and University policies. Expected to be an expert relative to filing applications/petitions for all nonimmigrant and immigrant options for the Institutes international population. Classifications include but are not limited to J-1/J-2 H-1B TN-1 E-3 O-1 F-1 (CPT OPT and STEM OPT) B-1 WB and US Permanent Resident status. Keep up to date on complex regulations policies and practices of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and all its divisions U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Labor the U.S. Social Security Administration the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and other government agencies as well as Institute policies procedures and practices relating to the sponsoring of foreign nationals. Stay abreast of new developments of laws and/or regulations to help faculty international scholars and departments comply with the new regulations. Serve as the main contact for UF International Center office UF Immigration Compliance office and Fragomen attorney representation. Monitor and execute the daily operation of the J Exchange Visitor Program and ensure that the program operates with integrity adopts the best practices and that the highest levels of services are offered to Institute faculty international scholars and departments. Use maintain and monitor the SEVIS database for the J Exchange Program. Stay abreast of changes and make necessary adjustments. Serves as the Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the U.S. Department of State J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Provide information and advice regarding J-1 required health insurance for scholars and their families. Create and maintain a database for tracking international employees and visitors using Smartsheets containing data on international scholars and family members and produce reports from such data. Input all data into the UF International Office computer system called Terra Dotta. Input all data into the UF Immigration Compliance portal Fragomen Connect. Create and conduct all training orientations and informational workshops for Institute faculty international scholars and departments. Create and update all instructional and informational materials email templates and forms. Plan all aspects of campus cultural events including Diwali Chinese New Year Holiday Party and other offerings. Order office supplies and promotional items. Manage and project office budget including making check requests assigning expenses to correct budget codes and predicting budget for next fiscal year. Perform other duties as assigned.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with experience.
Required Qualifications:	Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:	Masters degree in International Studies International Relations International Business or some other closely related discipline is preferred. Minimum of 5 years related experience in international scholar and student advising including at least 3 years of international scholar advising for scientific researchers and scholars. Significant experience interpreting and applying complex student and scholar non-immigrant regulations. Experience interpreting and applying complex scientific research and scholar-based immigration regulations. Experience studying living or working abroad is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. This position is open until filled. Application review will begin May 1 2026. This is a time-limited position. The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visitAccessibility at UF.
Health Assessment Required:	No.