Immigration Specialist

About the role

The Immigration Specialist manages visa and immigration services for international caregivers, scholars, trainees, and sponsoring departments at Cleveland Clinic. The role involves overseeing program implementation, system administration, compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Key responsibilities

• Administer Visa & Immigration Services programs, workflows, systems (Terra Dotta) and case management tools.
• Lead support for J‑1 visa sponsorship, Exchange Visitor Program activities, and SEVIS compliance.
• Process H‑1B petitions, prepare LCAs, manage USCIS filings and monitor expiration dates.
• Provide guidance to international staff on visa options, status maintenance, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain immigration‑related systems, create training materials, and implement process improvements.
• Verify employment authorization, support I‑9 compliance, and update Workday records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience).
• Experience managing immigration programs for healthcare or academic institutions.
• Strong knowledge of J‑1, H‑1B, and other U.S. visa categories.

Required skills

• Terra Dotta system administration.
• SEVIS management and reporting.
• MyIntealth platform usage.
• Workday HRIS for I‑9 and employment verification.
• Familiarity with USCIS filing processes and LCA preparation.