Appcast

Immigration Services Manager

Appcast$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with knowledge of U.S. immigration law (J.D. preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in employment-based immigration law and sponsorship processes
  • Expertise in H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3 visas and permanent residency pathways
  • Familiarity with J-1 and F-1 visa programs and regulatory requirements
  • 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Knowledge of I-9 and E-Verify processes
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills for advising diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a culturally diverse population

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic guidance on immigration sponsorship and employment-based visa matters
  • Lead and manage Immigration Services operations and staff oversight
  • Advise on complex immigration and compliance matters
  • Oversee employment-based visa programs including H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3
  • Ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations and documentation
  • Serve as Responsible Officer for the J-1 program and oversee compliance
  • Serve as Primary Designated School Official for the F-1 program
  • Develop and implement policies and training related to immigration programs
  • Manage audits, reporting, and data integrity across immigration systems
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders on immigration strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Work in a culturally diverse environment
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work options
Full Job Description
The Immigration Services Manager plays a critical role in strategic decisions regarding immigration sponsorships to meet overall institutional goals while ensuring institutional compliance. As a key subject matter expert, this individual partners closely with leadership, faculty, physicians, HR, and academic programs to support the recruitment and retention of international talent. This role also serves as the organization's liaison with federal agencies and leads key visa programs while overseeing operations, compliance, and team leadership.

As a successful candidate, you will:
  • Provide strategic guidance on immigration sponsorship and employment-based visa matters across the organization
  • Lead and manage Immigration Services operations, including staff oversight, workload management, and process optimization
  • Advise leadership, faculty, and HR partners on complex immigration and compliance matters
  • Oversee employment-based visa programs, including H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and permanent residency processes
  • Ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations, including monitoring employment changes and maintaining required documentation
  • Serve as Responsible Officer (RO) for the J-1 program and oversee exchange visitor compliance and reporting
  • Serve as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for the F-1 program and ensure student visa compliance
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training related to immigration programs
  • Manage audits, reporting, and data integrity across immigration systems and processes
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to support institutional immigration strategy


Your qualifications should include:
  • Bachelor's degree with knowledge of U.S. immigration law (J.D. preferred)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in employment-based immigration law and sponsorship processes
  • Deep expertise in H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3 visas and permanent residency pathways (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, PERM)
  • Experience with J-1 and F-1 visa programs and regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrated experience managing immigration compliance within a complex organization
  • At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Knowledge of I-9 and E-Verify processes
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with a culturally diverse population
  • To be a Primary Designated School Official for the F-1 visa program or Responsible Officer for the J-1 visa program, per federal regulations, applicant must be U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident.


City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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About Appcast

Appcast is a global leader in programmatic recruitment advertising technology. More than just a job board, Appcast?s programmatic recruitment advertising exchange connects employers and job seekers through real-time bidding and automatic job ad optimization. Appcast?s proprietary technology and advanced data analysis tools enable employers to source and hire top talent quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Appcast is headquartered in Lebanon, New Hampshire, with offices in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, London, Manchester, and Budapest.
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2014

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