Immigration Professional

About the position The Immigration Professional is on the AlixPartners Legal, Compliance, and Risk team and is responsible for providing immigration-related subject matter expertise in support of AlixPartners globally mobile management consultants and other firm professionals. This position will assist with key projects to establish, execute, and support a strategic, innovative, and client-focused immigration program. The Immigration Professional position is in Southfield, MI, reporting to an Immigration Manager. Paid relocation is not available. Responsibilities • Serve as a subject matter expert in immigration compliance commensurate with experience • Analyze and recommend immigration strategy for U.S. inbound foreign national population. • Assist with immigration compliance for short-term business travelers, project teams, international assignees, and locally hired foreign nationals outside the US, as needed. • Facilitate employment-based immigration filings with outside counsels for visa, work authorization and permanent residency benefits. • Administer and coordinate immigration processes with respective internal stakeholders (Management, Tax, Benefits, Travel, Payroll). • Complete select immigration filings in-house. • Update the Case Management System and maintain internal resources to track requests, statuses, expirations, and deadlines. • Additional immigration-related responsibilities, as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree highly preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. • Minimum two (2) years of experience in similar or related role. • Knowledge of S. employment-based immigration policies and procedures. • Experience handling H-1B, L-1, TN and E-3 visa cases and employment-based Permanent Residency process highly preferred. • Experience supporting foreign nationals in-house preferred. • Ability to generate accurate work product in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues at all levels. • Customer service mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative environment as well as independently. • Thoughtful problem solver with the ability to be flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment. • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. • Willingness to work outside of normal U.S. business hours, and as unique projects/needs arise. • Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday. • Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization. • MUST BE CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES. NO VISA OR IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) Nice-to-haves • Immigration compliance experience in other jurisdictions is a plus. • Experience with a Case Management system (specifically Envoy) is a plus. • Experience in a decentralized multinational, professional services environment preferred. Benefits • The firm offers a comprehensive benefits program including health, vision, dental, disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, identity theft protection, and mental wellness support. • Employees will also receive a generous paid leave policy including vacation/personal time starting at 5.67 hours per pay period, sick time up to 80 hours annually, parental leave, and twelve holidays. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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