NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 12 hours ago
Immigration Specialist
Macomb, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNAFSA: Association of International Educators is seeking an Immigration Specialist to serve as the primary contact for international students and faculty. The role involves advising on visa-related issues, ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration regulations, and overseeing the SEVIS tracking system.
CharityEducationNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Immigration Specialist will serve as primary contact for the international students and faculty; supervise the tracking of international students and scholars in the SEVIS system; advise international students and scholars on visa related issues; direct and facilitate WIU compliance with U.S. immigration regulations and policies; serve as senior immigration adviser and SEVIS trainer; and is responsible for the pre-enrollment advising and academic admission for international students. This position interprets U.S. immigration regulations: serves as consultant on F-1 and J-1 visas; facilitates and signs immigration documents as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) or Responsible Officer (RO). Duties of this position requires a candidate to be a US citizen or possess legal permanent resident status
Qualification
Required
One (1) year (12 months) of responsible work experience in immigration counseling and visa application filing or in a higher education setting performing international student/scholar advising, international student recruitment or international student admissions
Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below: Progressively more responsible work experience in immigration counseling and visa application filing or in a higher education setting performing international student/scholar advising, international student recruitment, or international student admissions
College coursework leading to a major in business administration, education administration, one of the social or behavioral sciences, a foreign language or one related to foreign affairs/service
60 semester hours equal one (1) year/12 months
90 semester hours equal two (2) years/24 months
120 semester hours or a Bachelor's degree equals three (3) years/36 months
A Master's degree in Education Administration, Counseling, International Relations, International Development, Cross Cultural Communication or Communications meets Credential #2
This position requires a candidate to be a US citizen or possess legal permanent resident status
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application
Benefits
Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP)
Dental Insurance
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP)
403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
Paid time-off
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Waiver programs
Discounts to the local YMCA
Company
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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