If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with experience in a variety of immigration processing duties, including J-1 Exchange visitors, B-1/WB's, TNs, and F-1s, and enjoy being part of a team providing a quality work environment, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Division of International Services (DIS).

Duties

As an Immigration Specialist, your duties will include: Prepares and issues official government enabling certificates (e.g., DS-2019) and documents pertaining to immigration and visa issues. Provides advice on immigration policy, procedures, and regulations of relevance to visiting program and related programs. Conducts presentations/workshops/orientations to deliver immigration and cultural informationto NIH staff and foreign scientists. Interacts with the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) to track and monitor foreign researchers in the J-1 program. Independently prepares and issues official government enabling certificates (e.g., DS-2019, TNletters) and documents pertaining to critical immigration and visa issues. Responsible for the final review and endorsement of typical H-1B/O-1/TN petitions to the USCIS.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

For the GS-9 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: processing immigration/non-immigration visitor documents and petition requests; ensure compliance with U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security immigration rules and regulations; preparing necessary documents for immigration/non-immigration visitor cases as well as the personal, financial, and administrative documents pertinent to each case. OR EDUCATION: Completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination of Education and Experience: a combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: processing visa requests with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; analyzing difficult immigration issues using reference tools to determine appropriate course of action; resolving complex problems with immigration/non-immigration foreign visitor document requests; collecting documents/information needed to initiate case processing; providing instructions regarding proper completion of visa request packages; and determining the appropriate visa type based upon the information /documentation provided in the immigration request package. OR Education: completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: a combination of education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12450552

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kevin Blake
• Phone: 843-412-8764
• Email: [email protected]