Specialist, US Immigration

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH A talent and human resources job at Bain can prepare you for anything that follows in your career. Here, people are our single greatest asset and the entire company’s success hinges on your capacity to find, develop, and guide those talented people. That means we'll entrust you with the resources you need to craft an inclusive and sustainable team, and to contribute to the culture we know leads to great work. WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM Serve as the primary U.S. immigration point of contact for foreign nationals within our practice and assist with all essential immigration procedures. Work closely with the US Immigration team, internal HR teams, and external immigration counsel. WHAT YOU’LL DO Act as a point person for foreign nationals and answer ongoing questions regarding travel, visa status, sponsorship requirements, implications of job changes, etc. Review all applications and filings (both immigrant and nonimmigrant) for accuracy. Verify data, sign petitions, and prepare all other paperwork as necessary. Follow up on all immigration issues and required paperwork with employees and outside counsel. Address inquiries and concerns from foreign nationals and internal stakeholders, providing guidance and resolution as needed. Anticipate immigration issues and propose an action plan to minimize the impact on work authorization continuity. Counsel recruiting staff regarding candidate work eligibility and initiate the filing process for those hired. Offer strategic advice for onboarding employees with work authorization issues. Provide guidance to ensure a smooth transition. As issues arise, reach out to the appropriate parties with a proposed action plan and available options. Parties may include outside counsel, recruiting staff, local program managers, or local HR Managers. Lead presentations/information sessions for foreign nationals on timely immigration topics. Create and maintain Public Access Files. Maintain immigration SharePoint site; creating new content and updating outdated information. Provide background information and data to leadership to help formulate immigration policies and practices. Team with payroll to ensure proper tax reporting withholding in payroll system, explaining immigration status changes as required. Ensure all visa information is updated and accurate in our systems. Track all information for metrics and reporting as necessary. Other duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required Minimum of 3 years of experience preparing and submitting nonimmigrant visa petitions (specifically, H-1B, L-1, TN and E-3) and green card applications Working knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations Knowledge of F-1 student visas and Optional Practical Training Meticulous attention to detail necessary Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams Highly motivated; self-starter and ability to work in a fast paced environment Strong organizational