Immigration Inspector Job Description Sample

Job Overview:

The Immigration Specialist will partner with HR Business Partners and Managers to support the immigration needs of all the businesses and provide immigration guidance across McDermott. The Immigration Specialist will handle visa, track case files and keep them moving through the process in a timely manner while utilizing the company's authorized immigration vendor. In addition, the Immigration Specialist will develop best practices to improve our level of service and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Support the US-inbound immigration needs of the business, file casework with the vendor, maintaining their visa status and where applicable managing the permanent residency process

• Partner with HR to maintain compliance with immigration law. Where applicable, support filing new visa petition in line with associated change(s)

• Serve as the immigration specialist for the business and provide strategic solutions, working with outside counsel for more complex cases

• Advise key stakeholders on US immigration regulation, alerts, updates, procedures, etc. to support the business

• Develop and leverage external network to keep abreast of US immigration updates and trends in order to benchmark and develop alternative solutions to immigration challenges

• Monthly invoicing for outside vendors

• Maintain monthly billing and status reports

• Maintain immigration folders on all visa and Green Card cases

• Proactively communicate with employees and other relevant contacts regarding the status of their visa cases and extensions

• Create and provide immigration training presentations to interested parties

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain high standards for all work performed

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relation field

• Minimum of 2-5 years of directly related experience in the immigration field and with processing of US work visas

• Strong knowledge and understanding of all types of US work visa categories and in depth understanding of employment based green card process

Company Overview:

McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions—from the wellhead to the storage tank—to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

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This position of IMMIGRATION SERVICES ASSISTANT (OA) starts at a salary of $33,394.00 GS-05 grade level, step 01, with promotion potential to $53,773.00 GS-7 grade level, step 10.

This is a one-graded interval position with full performance to the GS-07 grade level. Promotion progression is from the GS-05 to GS-06 to GS-07.

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Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

• Pre-screen various applications and submissions by USCIS customers for accuracy and completeness of initial supporting documentation and schedule applicant appointments, communicating directly with applicants.

• Perform analysis on files, reports, and information systems and databases to update information and maintain data integrity.

• Produce highly sensitive and secure documents.

• Identify incoming applications that require expedited service or requests for fee waivers and channel those through the correct work process.

• Edit and create office documents and correspondence using office automation software, i.e. databases, spreadsheets and word processing, manage individual case files, and act as a records liaison with other agencies.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
7

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  1802 Compliance Inspection And Support

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement.

Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.

• You must pass a drug screening.

• You must submit resume and supporting documentation.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding.

Qualifications

GS-05: You qualify at the GS-05 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Performing complex office automation duties using word processing to edit and reformat lengthy correspondence and reports, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, responding to inquiries by phone and/or in writing, reviewing and verifying accuracy and completeness of submitted documents for benefits.

OR

• You may substitute successful completion of 4 years above high school for the experience required at the GS-05 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.

GS-06: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-06 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Reviewing and screening applications for benefits to ensure validity of documentation submitted;

• Providing routine information and assistance on applications for benefits;

• Maintaining subject matter files, technical instructions, and/or operating procedures.

GS-07: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Analyzing and evaluating cases where expedited screening or resolution of requests for immigration benefits is necessary, determining whether requests for immigration benefits sought are valid and whether applicant is eligible.

• Reviewing and screening applications for immigration benefits to ensure validity of documentation submitted and completeness of supporting documentation.

• Preparing a variety of reports utilizing a number of software applications, and retrieving information from other software systems (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and word processing).

Typing Certification: You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed.

General Office Skills:
Applicants must possess knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.

Physical Demands: Applicants must be able to lift moderately heavy items such as file tubs and record boxes or bins weighing up to 50 lbs.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please be clear and specific when describing your work history as we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

• Employer's name and address

• Supervisor name and phone number

• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)

• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Federal Experience:

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at the GS-06 and GS-07 grade levels.

OR

COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify at the GS-05 grade level based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards.

The Diocese of Dodge City, located in southwest Kansas has a high immigrant and refugee population which continues to grow. Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas increasing immigration and refugee services as a priority of the agency over the next 3 to 5 years.

We are currently awaiting BIA Accreditation for our program and then would like to increase our capacity for these services. With a new immigration program being implemented we will be looking and developing appropriate procedures, setting up an appropriate record keeping system and developing community partnerships to sustain this program. Catholic Charities currently participates in the Safe Release Support Program which provides resources for sponsors of unaccompanied minors that are detained at the border.

Catholic Charities also has a housing program for homeless individuals. The homeless participants receive case management and other services as determined based on their current needs.

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours . Service Areas :

Community Outreach . Skills :

Education , Leadership , Community Organization , Communications , Computers/Technology , Recruitment , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Social Services.

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This position of IMMIGRATION SERVICES ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION) starts at a salary of $33,394.00 GS-05 grade level, step 01, with promotion potential to $53,773.00 GS-07 grade level, step 10.

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

• Pre-screen various applications and submissions by USCIS customers for accuracy and completeness of initial supporting documentation and schedule applicant appointments, communicating directly with applicants.

• Perform analysis on files, reports, and information systems and databases to update information and maintain data integrity.

• Produce highly sensitive and secure documents.

• Identify incoming applications that require expedited service or requests for fee waivers and channel those through the correct work process.

• Edit and create office documents and correspondence using office automation software, i.e. databases, spreadsheets and word processing, manage individual case files, and act as a records liaison with other agencies.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
7

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  1802 Compliance Inspection And Support

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/17/2018.

Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.

• You must pass a drug screening.

• You must submit resume and supporting documentation.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding.

Qualifications

GS-05: You qualify at the GS-05 level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to the GS-04 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Performing complex office automation duties using word processing to edit and reformat lengthy correspondence and reports, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, responding to inquiries by phone and/or in writing, reviewing and verifying accuracy and completeness of submitted documents for benefits. OR
• You may substitute successful completion of 4 years above high school for the experience required at the GS-05 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.

GS-06: In Addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), to qualify at the GS-06 level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Reviewing and screening applications for benefits to ensure validity of documentation submitted;

• Providing routine information and assistance on applications for benefits;

• Maintaining subject matter files, technical instructions, and/or operating procedures.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

GS-07: In Addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), to qualify at the GS-07 level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to the GS-06 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Analyzing and evaluating cases where expedited screening or resolution of requests for immigration benefits is necessary, determining whether requests for immigration benefits sought are valid and whether applicant is eligible.

• Reviewing and screening applications for immigration benefits to ensure validity of documentation submitted and completeness of supporting documentation.

• Preparing a variety of reports utilizing a number of software applications, and retrieving information from other software systems (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and word processing).

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please be clear and specific when describing your work history as we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

• Employer's name and address

• Supervisor name and phone number

• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)

• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Federal Experience:

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Typing Certification: You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed.

General Office Skills:
Applicants must possess knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.

Physical Demands: Applicants must be able to lift moderately heavy items such as file tubs and record boxes or bins weighing up to 50 lbs.

Education

COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards.

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This position of IMMIGRATION SERVICES OFFICER starts at a salary of $52,269.00 (GS-09, Step 01) with promotion potential to $98,538.00 (GS-12, Step 10).

Learn more about this agency

Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

• Grant or deny complex and highly sensitive applications and petitions for immigration benefits based on electronic or paper applications/petitions.

• Research, interpret and apply appropriate statutes, regulations, and precedent decisions to make adjudicative decisions.

• Interview applicants and petitioners to elicit statements, assess credibility, and analyze information to identify facts that form the basis for a decision concerning eligibility for immigration benefits.

• Conduct security checks and provide assistance to Federal law enforcement agencies to identify individuals who are ineligible for immigration benefits due to national security, public safety, or other legal grounds.

• Use electronic systems to provide verification of any number of established data points to make adjudicative decisions, determine appropriate level of adjudicative review, and update databases with appropriate information and decisions.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
12

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  1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/15/2018.

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/15/2018.

Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.

• You must pass a drug screening.

• You must submit resume and supporting documentation.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding.

Qualifications

Relocation expenses are authorized if you are a USCIS employee assigned to the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations program and have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment. Relocation expenses for USCIS employees assigned to an OCONUS location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GS-09: You qualify at the GS-09 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Assisting individuals applying for immigration benefits, included analyzing documents for authenticity;

• Researching and analyzing information related to immigration benefits;

• Interpreting and applying immigration laws, policies and procedures; OR

• You may substitute a Master's degree or two full years of graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or a J.D. or L.L.B. degree for experience required at the GS-09 grade level. Such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise two years of graduate education. If that information is not available, use 36 semester or 54 quarter hours.

GS-11: You qualify at the GS-11 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Making final determinations on non-sensitive, routine immigration matters related to the Immigration and Nationality Act, or representing applicants on non-sensitive, routine hearing or appeal requests involving immigration matters, that included determining applicant credibility, analyzing evidence, and applying statutory requirements, regulations, judicial and administrative precedents. OR
• You may substitute a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent degree) or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in any field, or L.L.M. if related for experience at the GS-11 grade level or such education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Check with your school to determine how many credit hours comprise three years of graduate study. If that information is not available, use 54 semester or 81 quarter hours.

GS-12: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-12 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Making final determinations on sensitive, complex immigration cases involving eligibility for citizenship and immigration benefits, or preparing legal briefs or other written memoranda that advocate for a determination in complex hearing or appeal cases;

• Writing final determinations with legal analysis to support decisions;

• Independently analyzing immigration laws, policies,and precedent decisions;

• Analyzing information and documents to determine credibility and eligibility for immigration benefits.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please be clear and specific when describing your work history as we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

• Employer's name and address

• Supervisor name and phone number

• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)

• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Federal Experience:

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend a residential USCIS Officer training course. This technical training must be successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures.

Education

COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards.

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This position of SUPERVISORY IMMIGRATION OFFICER (FDNS) starts at a salary of $117,736.00 GS-14 grade level, step 01, with promotion potential to $153,057.00 GS-14 grade level, step 10.

THIS IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT (COVERED) POSITION.

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Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

• Direct FDNS Immigration Officers in the conduct of inquiries (system checks, interviews, and site visits) to validate/invalidate suspicions of individuals filing for immigration benefits under application and petition types processed by USCIS.

• Direct FDNS Immigration Officers and Management Program Analysts in conducting comprehensive reviews to determine fraud levels and vulnerabilities in the adjudications process, as well as addressing national security and public safety concerns.

• Coordinate FDNS Immigration Officers' efforts with local, regional, and national USCIS offices. Work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement staff and function as their offices' primary liaison with other law enforcement agencies and task forces.

• Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised, establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, and prepare plans, reports and analyses of the office's FDNS unit.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

Yes

Promotion Potential
14

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  1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series

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HelpRequirements Conditions of Employment

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a twelve month probationary period upon appointment to this position. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position..

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/15/2018.

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/15/2018.

Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.

• You must pass a drug screening.

• You must submit resume and supporting documentation.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding.

Qualifications

The Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) was established within USCIS to strengthen national security and the integrity of the country's legal immigration system by closely aligning the adjudication of immigration benefits and services with the identification of potential threats to national security and/or public safety, the detection and deterrence of fraud, and the use of law enforcement and intelligence information to ensure optimal security for U.S. communities. FDNS systematically identifies updates, and records indicators of fraudulent activities; manages fraud cases; identifies vulnerabilities and other weaknesses that compromise the integrity of the legal immigration system; and coordinates and provides logistical support in law enforcement and national security matters. FDNS is the primary conduit for information sharing and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

Relocation expenses are authorized if you are a USCIS employee assigned to the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations program and have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment. Relocation expenses for USCIS employees assigned to an OCONUS location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GS-14: You qualify at the GS-14 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Provide technical advice to officers engaged in programs administering the Immigration and Nationality Act (such as Adjudications, Inspections, Investigations and the Border Patrol).

• Coordinate and direct the accomplishment of difficult and diverse functions or issues.

• Establish and maintain liaison with management and government officials.

• Develop inquiry plans and case strategies including the actions necessary to accomplish those objectives.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please be clear and specific when describing your work history as we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

• Employer's name and address

• Supervisor name and phone number

• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)

• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Federal Experience

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Paid Internship Experience

Applicant's work as part of a paid internship, for which course credit is not received, may be evaluated as work experience. It is the applicant's responsibility to clearly identify in their resume any paid internship that would qualify for consideration. Applicant must provide their transcript for verification purposes.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Training: If you have not already done so, you will be required to attend a 6-week BASIC training Program) if not previously attended). This technical training must be successfully completed according to the standards of the agency. Failure to do so will be grounds for mandatory removal from the position. Such failure will result in either reassignment to a different position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures. FOBTC: Selectees will be required to attend FOBTC (FDNS Officer Basic Training Course). A pre-requisite to this course is attendance at USCIS BASIC (if not previously attended). In addition, if you have not already done so, you will be required to attend the residential, paid RAIO Combined Training course and the Division-specific course(s) that relate to this position, at a USCIS training facility. Depending on the position, the courses may last up to nine weeks, including six weeks of residential training and three weeks of online training.

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This position of Immigration Services Assistant (OA) starts at a salary of $33,394.00 GS-05 grade level, step 01, to $53,773.00 GS-07 grade level, step 10, with promotion potential to GS-07 grade level.

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Responsibilities

• The responsibilities described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.

• Pre-screen various applications and submissions by USCIS customers for accuracy and completeness of initial supporting documentation and schedule applicant appointments, communicating directly with applicant and their representatives.

• Perform analysis on files, reports, and information systems and databases to update information and maintain data integrity.

• Produce highly sensitive and secure documents.

• Identify incoming applications that require expedited service or requests for fee waivers and channel those through the correct work process.

• Edit and create office documents and correspondence using office automation software, i.e. databases, spreadsheets and word processing, manage individual case files, and act as a records liaison with other agencies.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential
7

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Probationary Period: You may be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/20/2018.

Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement 08/20/2018.

Residency Requirement: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This residency requirement states that candidates must have, for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position; (1) resided in the United States; OR (2) worked for the United States Government as an employee overseas in a Federal or Military capacity, OR (3) been a dependent of a U.S. Federal or Military employee serving overseas.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position.

• Successfully pass a Background Investigation including financial disclosure.

• You must pass a drug screening.

• You must submit resume and supporting documentation.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• Political appointees may require OPM approval before on-boarding.

Qualifications

Relocation expenses are authorized if you are a USCIS employee assigned to the Refugee, Asylum and International Operations program and have been approved for rotation from an overseas assignment. Relocation expenses for USCIS employees assigned to an OCONUS location will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GS-5: You qualify at the GS-05 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Performing complex office automation duties using word processing to edit and reformat lengthy correspondence and reports, creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, responding to inquiries by phone and/or in writing, reviewing and verifying accuracy and completeness of submitted documents for benefits. OR
• You may substitute successful completion of 4 years above high school for the experience required at the GS-05 grade level. This education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester or 45 quarter hours.

GS-06: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-06 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Performing complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods from one assignment to another, reviewing and screening applications for benefits to ensure validity of documentation submitted, providing routine information and assistance on applications for benefits, maintaining subject matter files, technical instructions, and/or operating procedures. There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

GS-07: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-07 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties:

• Analyzing and evaluating cases where expedited screening or resolution of requests for immigration benefits is necessary, determining whether requests for immigration benefits sought are valid and whether applicant is eligible.

• Reviewing and screening applications for immigration benefits to ensure validity of documentation submitted and completeness of supporting documentation.

• Preparing a variety of reports utilizing a number of software applications, and retrieving information from other software systems (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, graphics, and word processing). There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Typing Certification: You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You can self-certify by submitting a statement that you can type this speed.

General Office Skills:
Applicants must possess knowledge of general office automation software, practices, and procedures.

Physical Demands: Applicants must be able to lift moderately heavy items such as file tubs and record boxes or bins weighing up to 50 lbs.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please be clear and specific when describing your work history as we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will also be rated and ranked among others based on your responses to the online questions.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

• Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)

• Duties (be specific in describing your duties)

• Employer's name and address

• Supervisor name and phone number

• Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008)

• Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

• Salary

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible.

Federal Experience

If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build criteria competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer service. Please provide the dates and amount of time/hours worked earning this experience.

Education

COMBINING QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: If you do not qualify based on experience or education alone, you may be able to qualify based on a combination of your experience and education. For more information on combining education and experience, visit the following website: General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Serving at the International Institute of St. Louis provides a wide variety of experiences and opportunities for growth.

During the 11 month program, a total of 6 AmeriCorps State Members will be serving in various capacities at the agency. Along with providing direct services to newly arrived refugees from various countries and ethnicities, Members will actively participate in annual agency events such as the Festival of Nations and assist with volunteer recruitment activities. Member training activities will include an initial orientation, CPR/First Aid certification, disaster preparedness, professional development, Life-After AmeriCorps, the Show-Me Conference and more.

Members will also serve the greater St. Louis community through service days such as MLK Day. Speaking a language used by clients is not a requirement, but can be helpful.

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The IHS Markit U.S. Immigration Legal Team is based out of our New York City office. The function started over one year ago and supports over 300 employees on U.S. visas. We are looking for a Mid to Senior level paralegal to join the team with 3-5 years of experience in H-1B and PERM.

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with businesses, HR, and foreign national employees regularly.

• Independently preparing H-1B petitions from intake to filing.

• Responsible for PERM processes from initial intake to filing.

• Must be comfortable hosting PERM calls with managers and the employee to explain the process.

• Prepare PERM strategy plans, file prevailing wage determinations, maintain PERM audit file, prepare ads, and finalize ETA 9089 for filing.

• Work closely with Associate General Counsel and Senior Immigration Paralegal on strategies and best practices for NIV and IV cases, and Company compliance projects (i.e. I-9 audits and Public Access File maintenance).

• Keep the database management systems updated and accurate with new legal notices, filings, and expirations.

• Maintain status reports to track heavy case load volume as well as monitor expiration dates, filing deadlines, and priority dates.

• Assist with the preparation for RFEs.

• Ideally have experience in preparing L-1s, I-140s, and AOS.

Experience Required:

• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in H-1B and PERM.

• Ideally looking for a well-rounded candidate who has also has previous experience in H-1B RFEs, L-1, I-140, and AOS.

• Familiar with the new challenges and rules of the new Administration, and can employ innovative strategies for NIV and IV employment based cases.

(For example, candidate must be comfortable in researching alternative Dept of Labor occupational categories and prevailing wages, and preparing extensive H-1B petitions to demonstrate the job qualifies as a "specialty occupation.")

• Excellent writing skills

• Have previous experience preparing Labor Condition Applications, prevailing wage determinations, PERM ads, and ETA 9089s.

• Comfortable with immigration database systems, i.e. LawLogix, Tracker, etc. Looking for candidates who are positive, independent yet also collaborative, detail oriented, and willing to learn.

It is the policy of IHS Markit to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, IHS Markit will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. For candidates in the US, we are a participant in E-Verify (see link below).

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