Virginia Transformer Corp · 20 hours ago
Immigration Specialist
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expVirginia Transformer Corp is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and they are seeking an experienced Immigration Specialist. This role is critical to managing and supporting all employment-based immigration activities, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws while enabling the company's aggressive growth strategy.
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Hiring Manager
Jerrell Wade
Responsibilities
Manage the full lifecycle of employment-based immigration cases, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, E-3, F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, PERM, I-140, and I-485 processes
Coordinate case strategy, documentation, and filings with external immigration counsel
Track case timelines, expirations, RFEs, approvals, and renewals to ensure uninterrupted work authorization
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and candidates regarding immigration status, timelines, and next steps
Ensure full compliance with U.S. immigration laws, DHS/USCIS regulations, DOL requirements, and internal company policies
Support and audit Form I-9 and E-Verify processes in partnership with HR and Compliance teams
Maintain accurate and confidential immigration records in accordance with data privacy and record retention requirements
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively advise leadership on immigration risk, policy updates, and workforce impact
Provide clear guidance to candidates, employees, recruiters, and hiring managers on immigration eligibility, sponsorship pathways, and timing considerations
Support relocation and onboarding processes for foreign national hires in partnership with TA, HR Operations, and Global Mobility resources
Respond to employee inquiries with empathy, accuracy, and professionalism
Develop and maintain standardized immigration workflows, tracking tools, and documentation templates
Prepare reports and dashboards on immigration volume, case status, costs, and upcoming needs for HR and executive leadership
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve candidate experience, and reduce cycle times and external legal spend
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field
5+ years of hands-on experience managing U.S. employment-based immigration programs
Strong working knowledge of non-immigrant and immigrant visa categories and PERM labor certification processes
Experience partnering with external immigration counsel and managing multiple concurrent cases
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage confidential information
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, engineering, energy, or industrial environments
Familiarity with global mobility concepts and cross-border workforce planning
HR certification (PHR, SPHR) or immigration-specific training/certification is a plus
Experience supporting high-growth or multi-site organizations
Company
Virginia Transformer Corp
Virginia Transformer is an engineering company that manufactures transformers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Prabhat Jain
Chief Executive Officer
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