HR Professional: Immigration Specialist

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As an immigration Specialist, you will be called to provide immigration, and relocation support to relocating employees. This role will act as point person for foreign national inquiries for current attorneys, staff and recruits. The Immigration Specialist will liaise with the Firm’s external counsel to secure and maintain employment authorization for Kirkland employees, and guide foreign nationals through non-immigrant and immigrant visa processes. This position is part of the Attorney Recruiting, Training & Development department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee expatriate and immigration programs, and assist foreign nationals with immigration procedures
Provide comprehensive, expert guidance to attorneys and staff on all immigration matters throughout every stage of the process
Ensure all paperwork, including non-immigrant and immigrant petitions and applications filed with the local immigration authorities, are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
Provide visa consultation and guidance to pre-offer candidates
Maintain visa tracking reports utilizing Microsoft Excel and provide regular updates on the status of deliverables
Evaluate visa extension and green card review lists
Initiate visa and/or green card applications for candidates and new hires
Consult with legal counsel on complex immigration issues and serve as primary point of contact for employees throughout the immigration process
Interact with internal and external recruiters, HR representatives, and business managers to manage and coordinate immigration processes for potential new hires and existing foreign national employees

As an immigration Specialist, you will be called to provide immigration, and relocation support to relocating employees. This role will act as point person for foreign national inquiries for current attorneys, staff and recruits. The Immigration Specialist will liaise with the Firm’s external counsel to secure and maintain employment authorization for Kirkland employees, and guide foreign nationals through non-immigrant and immigrant visa processes. This position is part of the Attorney Recruiting, Training & Development department.

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