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Immigration Specialist oversees immigration programs and assists foreign nationals with immigration procedures. Ensures all paperwork, including applications for immigration and visas are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Being an Immigration Specialist processes tax treaty evaluations and withholding categories for all visa recipients. Reviews immigration procedures and legal status of foreign employees. Additionally, Immigration Specialist may be responsible for compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Immigration Specialist work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an Immigration Specialist typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Immigration Specialist (ISS), #77426 - READVERTISEMENT
  • University of Hawaii
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME

  • Description

    READVERTISEMENT

    Title: Immigration Specialist
    Position Number: 0077426
    Hiring Unit: OFFICE OF THE PROVOST, OFFICE OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
    Location: UH at Manoa
    Date Posted: May 17, 2024
    Closing Date: June 17, 2024
    Band: A
    Salary : salary schedules and placement information
    Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
    Month: 11-month
    Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
     
    Duties and Responsibilities
    1. *Serve as a Designated School Official for the F-1 student visa program and an Alternate Responsible Officer for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
    2. *Serve as a resource for department requests for visa document services.
    3. *Create SEVIS records and visa documents utilizing University and SEVIS databases.
    4. *Review visa documents for completeness and accuracy and ensure compliance with SEVIS regulations and University policy.
    5. *Coordinate preparation of SEVIS student records for initial activation and SEVIS-status reporting at the beginning of each semester within SEVIS reporting deadlines.
    6. *Monitor changes to student records via regular data audits to identify discrepancies, and to ensure data is updated and consistent across multiple databases.
    7. *Identify students with loss of SEVIS status, and report to ISS advisers for follow-up.
    8. *Monitor J-1 Exchange Visitor students for compliance with health insurance requirements and on-campus employment authorization.
    9. *Certify student visa status for travel and employment purposes.
    10. *Keep abreast of current University policies and procedures and U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and procedures affecting SEVIS and the Exchange Visitor Program.
    11. *Assist in the organization of and preparation for orientation, visa clearance, programs and events.
    12. *Ensure that all regulatory and procedural communication materials on the ISS website remain consistent and up-to-date.
    13. Assist ISS advising staff with special projects.
    14. Other duties as assigned
    *Denotes Essential Functions
     
    Minimum Qualifications 
    1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Education, Social Sciences, Humanities or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for processing immigration documents, advising on immigration issues, and /or related functions; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
    2. Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in immigration services demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
    3. Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with immigration services.
    4. Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the immigration services.
    5. Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
    6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
    7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
    8. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence (required by federal regulations for certification as a Designated School Official or Alternate Responsible Officer for the Exchange Visitor Program).
    9. Clearance of a Criminal History Background Check to comply with Code of Federal Regulations required for employees functioning as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is a condition of employment and continued employment. 
    10. Attention to detail and ability to prioritize, organize and handle a variety of tasks.
    11. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and experience using database programs.
    Desirable Qualifications
    1. Experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) in an academic or university environment.
    2. Experience with Banner, Ellucian, STAR, and/or Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) databases.
    3. Experience with Google docs, multimedia platforms, website management, and publishing software.
    4. Knowledge of relevant University of Hawaii at Manoa policies and procedures.
    To Apply:
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    Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:
    1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
    2. Resume;
    3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three (3) professional references; and
    4. Copy of unofficial transcript (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Copy of diplomas will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
    NOTE: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii and will not be returned.
    Only complete applications will be passed on to the search committee for consideration. No late applications will be accepted.
     
    Inquiries: Karen Michael Mikel, kmikel@hawaii.edu, 808-956-8613

    EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

    The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.  For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
    Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

    In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

    In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status. 

    Accommodation Request:  The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly.  Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ 
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About Hawaii

Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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