Employment Authorization Specialist

Job Family:
Administrative Services (Digital)
Travel Required:
None
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Visa Coordinator to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institutes of Health, Office of Research Services. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with Outreach Managers to identify and schedule outreach activities and events.
• Coordinate with Outreach Managers to identify and prepare materials to support outreach activities and events.
• Coordinate with human resource specialists to develop training materials and activities for temporary workers.
• Prepare pre- and post- arrival packages for foreign visiting scientists.
• Provide "Enter-on-Duty" and "Walk-in" services to temporary workers and meet with exchange visitors to complete J-1 extension processing.
• Coordinate Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) application completion, submission and tracking for visiting workers.
• Review, edit and prepare for submission H-1B Specialty Occupations petitions with the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS).
• Review, edit and prepare for submission O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement petitions with the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS).
• Review, edit and prepare for submission (Form 829-2 for Visiting Fellows, Form 590 for Guest Researchers/Special Volunteers, etc.) to the US Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS).
• Work with staff to complete deficient packages; verify educational credentials and other required documents (reference letters, CV, evidence of funding).
• Work with staff in the waiver area to include collecting and preparing all information for final approval; enter information into databases; create files; verify information; respond to general inquiries.
• Process H-1B Temporary Skilled worker petitions to include all stages of H-1B preparation in order to file with USCIS.
• Follow up with scientists on arrival dates; establish new arrival dates. Work with staff on the preparation and review of LPR and O-1 petitions and HSPD-12 processes.
• Work with staff on "Enter-on-Duty" and "Walk-in" services; meet with Exchange visitors to complete J-1 extension processing.
• Perform data entry; enter scientists' information in appropriate DIS databases; create files/forms as necessary.
• Create, compile and analyze data reports. Track/monitor status of all phases of petition filings, e.g., date in/date out.
• Maintain office files, including filing, sorting, file retrieval and culling of file materials.

What you will need:

• At least 5 years of experience

What would be nice to have:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• MS Office
• Customer Service

What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.