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Immigration Advisor II (Global)

Immigration Advisor II (Global)

BALHouston, TX, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Immigration Advisor II (Global)

BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There's no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we're up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun so, you'll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development, and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.

You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren't afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.

A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It's a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!

In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.

The Immigration Advisor II reports directly to a regional Immigration Manager and works as an integral member of the Global team assisting with case preparation and management for all clients in the designated region.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Counsel and respond to queries from human resources, managers and employees on all global immigration-related matters including visa processing, documentation, visa options, risks, timelines, etc
  • Research to obtain information commonly maintained by government entities; initiates contact and alerts Global team regarding potential process delays / problems / updates
  • Prepare application materials required for all services offered, including but not limited to :

New documents (procurement)

  • Authenticated documents
  • Consular visas, passports
  • Work permits
  • Residence permits
  • Extensions of same
  • Maintain relationships with BAL's global immigration service providers and ensure that employees are receiving quality service at all times
  • Responsible for accurately maintaining BAL's internal database to ensure all data is recorded and all appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner to pro-actively drive the case forward and keep the client and relevant BAL managers updated in real time
  • Evaluate cases, relays concerns, and proactively escalates to the appropriate BAL team member(s) / managers
  • Administrative duties associated with global immigration case management, including but not limited to :
  • Process payments and / or reimbursements

  • Process invoices
  • Submit receipts
  • Generate reports
  • Maintain required legal documentation
  • Complete competence of case types previously handled and continually strive to advance and broaden knowledge base; demonstrate increasing levels of independence in case handling.
  • Communicate (written, spoken, and reading comprehension) at a professional level in English, and improve knowledge of other foreign languages necessary for casework
  • Achieve mastery of case types previously handled and continually strive to advance and broaden knowledge base; begins to teach and mentor others
  • Use expertise to advise / make suggestions to Practice Management for improvement of overall program
  • Qualifications :

  • 2 4 years corporate business immigration experience required
  • Exposure to corporate international business immigration preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in all dealings
  • Must be able to multi-task and able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Must effectively participate in and facilitate in a oneBAL team environment; professional, respectful attitude towards all coworkers
  • Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Must demonstrate strong organization skills
  • Must have keen attention to detail, produce error-free work
  • Must think and act independently with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality
  • Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
  • Good general computer knowledge and typing skills, including word-processing, email, and forms software; ability to learn new software / programs
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to travel within a limited radius to client site or consulates
  • Able to maintain a sedentary position for up to 90% of the work day
  • Able to type and to grasp, grip, push and pull file drawers and doors
  • Able to walk and climb stairs or use elevator to coordinate with other departments
  • Able to bend, stoop, kneel and / or stand to access files and documents
  • Able to lift up to 25 lbs. of files and / or boxes
  • Note : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

    Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

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