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1Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Immigration Specialist located in Houston, TX, through January 31st, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST
The Immigration Specialist is a member of the HR Shared Services Global Mobility Operations Team. The position ensures compliance with United States immigration laws and regulations and is the first point of contact for all US immigration questions from employees, business leaders and Human Resources Business Partners.
Roles and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Apply immigration and institutional background to evaluate and improve in-house and vendor processes and practices with a strong emphasis on results and simplification.
- Provide immigration counsel, guidance, and strategy on temporary and/or permanent work permits to various stakeholders including employees, business line managers, Business HR, and Talent Acquisition and Management groups.
- Provide US Visa Assessment and guidance to the business to inform hiring and employee resourcing decisions. Coordinate with stakeholders and external immigration counsel to recommend optimal solutions to immigration issues to support Chevron’s business requirements.
- Manage and respond to queries and requests for information from USCIS / DHS.
- Manage US immigration activities in Chevron's expatriate management system, Assignment Pro.
- Partner with Export Control Compliance Group to comply with deemed export control regulatory requirements. Support I-9 Process Owner with subject manager expertise on work authorization for employees on expatriate assignment.
- Data management, tracking and analysis of immigration data including visa status and overall immigration strategy.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum 5 years of relevant immigration experience and familiarity with immigration processes and procedures (Immigration Law Firm, USCIS, corporate in-house immigration department).
- Experience working with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services operations strongly preferred.
- Strong competency in core professional skills, especially initiative, responsiveness, follow-through, and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while managing confidential information.
- Strong conflict resolution skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence others.
- Strong critical /out of the box thinking, problem-solving skills, and data analysis skills. Ability to create data visualizations and communicate trends that inform business decisions.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Relocation Options:
Relocation will not be considered.
International Considerations:
Expatriate assignments will not be considered.
Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at
emplymnt@chevron.com
.Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
