SGS Technologie · 1 day ago
Immigration Specialist
St. Petersburg, FL
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSGS Technologie is looking for a Senior Immigration Advisor to support a high-volume immigration portfolio within a small expert team. This role is responsible for overseeing legal documentation and ensuring a seamless immigration experience for candidates and associates navigating U.S. immigration processes.
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Hiring Manager
Fathima Nuzha
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison between outside counsel, HR, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, candidates, and associates to ensure a seamless, well-governed immigration experience
Lead the end-to-end coordination and quality control of immigration petitions, including H, L, TN, and employment-based immigrant filings; oversee accuracy and compliance of all legal documents
Manage PERM processing with full ownership of timelines, labor market test governance, recruitment compliance, documentation management, and audit readiness
Prepare and coordinate responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for H‑1B, H‑4, H‑4 EAD, L‑1, and PERM cases in partnership with outside counsel
Maintain governance and organization of all immigration compliance records, including Public Access Files, PERM Audit Files, case documentation, and data integrity across internal systems
Support visa and work‑authorization needs for domestic and international transfers, ensuring consistent communication and a positive associate experience
Oversee I-9 reverification processes for foreign national employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Update and manage internal databases for global immigration; produce dashboards and executive-level reporting with precision and clarity
Monitor changes in immigration law, policy, and regulatory guidance; proactively advise HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on impacts
Provide frequent status updates and high-touch communication to candidates and associates, improving transparency and end-user experience
Prepare employment letters and documentation for visa stamping and consular processing
Act as the point of contact for DHS H‑1B audits and DOL PERM audits; ensure the organization maintains audit-ready governance practices
Continuously assess and enhance immigration governance procedures, compliance controls, and service delivery models
Develop and deliver training and education programs on U.S. immigration topics for hiring managers, HR, and internal stakeholders
Qualification
Required
MUST HAVE a minimum of 2 years of Workday experience
MUST HAVE hands on day to day management experience of new hires with visas/sponsorship through the green card process
5+ years of experience in U.S. corporate immigration
5+ senior-level responsibility for complex cases
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end Labor Market Tests (LMT) and PERM governance
Advanced knowledge of immigration categories, including F-1, H-1 B, H-4, L-1, TN, PERM, and employment-based green card processes
Proven experience collaborating with external immigration counsel and reviewing legal documentation for accuracy and compliance
Strong track record managing I-9 reverifications and compliance workflows
Exceptional communication, follow-up, and stakeholder-management skills; commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate/associate experience
High proficiency in Excel and strong document-management capabilities
Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree Required
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Company
SGS Technologie
SGS Technologies is a web design and development company that offers a range of web development and optimization services to its clients.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Arun Venkatesan
CEO
Karthikeyan Lakshmanan, CSM
Client Partner
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