Job Summary
This role is seeking an experienced Intern/Co-op student who is a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to provide critical administrative and case management support on behalf of our employees who are in various stages of their visa process (i.e., H-1B Visa Lottery, New Hires who are petitioning for movement of their H-1B or other visas from their current company to FCI, including L-1 moves, etc.). You will act as a primary point of contact for employees in the visa process, helping them navigate complex immigration proceedings by gathering documents, completing forms, and tracking their statuses with the company’s immigration attorneys.
Key Responsibilities
- Case Preparation: Assist in completing immigration application packages including employment-based petitions, student visa transition into the workplace (including OPT/CPT) J-1 visas and green card petitions.
- Employee Communication: Respond to routine inquiries via phone and email, and guide employees through gathering required supporting documentation.
- File Management: Maintain precise case files, provide attorneys with the information they require to move each case forward as quickly as possible, provide accurate/complete documents and track critical deadlines for each employee affected.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Legal Assistant/Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Experience: Knowledge of immigration procedures is required.
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning specialized case management platforms (e.g., INSZoom).
- Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, solid organizational skills, and a high level of professionalism.