Immigration Specialist

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

 

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

 

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

 

The Immigration Specialist supports the immigration function within the Human Resources department. The Immigration Specialist is responsible for advising employees, processing applications and paperwork, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This position reports to the Immigration Program Manager.

 

This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate non-immigrant visa types for all foreign nationals appointed/hired by Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
• Conduct immigration assessments, case initiations, escalations, USCIS site visits, Public Access Files.
• Prepare and act as authorized signatory for all in-house visa petitions for new hires, transfers, extensions, and change of status applications for H-1B, J-1, TN, and E-3 visa holders employed with Fred Hutch ensuring the legal status of all visa holders
• J-1 visa program responsibilities including Form DS-2019 administration, annual reporting, cultural exchange events, preparing DOS Advisory Opinion Letters and program re-designation
• Prepare and advise employees for consular visits and visa stamp processing.
• Build effective relationships and collaboration with Talent Acquisition & HR Business Partner teams.
• Work directly with employees to analyze complex immigration matters, advise on potential risks and challenges, and resolve issues by facilitating stakeholder discussions that balance business and employee needs.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all immigration government agencies.
• Liaise with outside counsel to interpret and apply immigration policies and procedures in a timely manner when appropriate.
• Manage in-house postings for PERM recruitment.
• Advise on regulatory changes that may impact the program and/or employees. Assist in executing change and communication plans.E-verify, I-9 for FNs, archiving files, monthly reporting, check requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US immigration, with minimum 2+ years’ experience.
• Excellent communication, customer service and problem solving skills.
• Possess high ethical standards.
• Experience working with E-Verify, SEVIS, DOL iCERT, OFLC Online Data Wage, US DHS I-94 Admission Records.
• Advanced skills in MS suite, including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.  Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) preferred.
• Ability to plan, problem solve, execute, and multi-task with flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills while continuing to provide a high level of customer service.

The annual base salary range for this position is from $80,172 to $109,470, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [email protected] or by calling 206-667-4700.