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)
Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking an Immigration Specialist with a strong background managing the full cycle of US nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes to join our Legal team.
As an Immigration Specialist, you will be responsible for filling employment-based immigration petitions and applications, strategizing individual cases, and providing recommendations on immigration matters to external and internal stakeholders. This role will report to the team’s Head of Immigration and work directly on US visa petition filings and immigration compliance projects. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an empathetic and judicious approach to handling employee immigration concerns.
Additionally, you’ll have strong knowledge of various visa processes, including initiating visa extensions and amendments, analyzing documents, and determining immediate and long-term immigration strategy.
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Annual base salary range of $100,000 to $140,000. Pay (base and bonus) may vary depending on job-related skills and experience. A sign-on and discretionary performance bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical and/or other benefits.