Senior Immigration Advisor

Our Client, a Global Financial Services Firm, is seeking a Senior Immigration Advisor in their St. Petersburg, Florida location.

• Minimum of 2 years of Workday experience
• Hands-on, day-to-day management experience supporting new hires with visas and sponsorship through the employment‑based green card process

This role supports a high‑volume, high‑visibility U.S. immigration portfolio within a small, specialized team. The position is responsible for driving strong governance, oversight of legal documentation, and delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and associates navigating U.S. immigration processes.

• Serve as the primary liaison between external immigration counsel, HR, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, candidates, and associates to ensure a seamless and well‑governed immigration process.
• Lead end‑to‑end coordination and quality control of immigration petitions, including H, L, TN, and employment‑based immigrant filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance of all legal documentation.
• Manage PERM processing with full ownership of timelines, labor market test governance, recruitment compliance, documentation management, and audit readiness.
• Prepare and coordinate responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for H-1B, H-4, H-4 EAD, L-1, and PERM cases in partnership with outside counsel.
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready immigration compliance records, including Public Access Files, PERM audit files, case documentation, and data integrity across internal systems.
• Support visa and work authorization needs for domestic and international transfers, ensuring consistent communication and a positive associate experience.
• Oversee I-9 reverification processes for foreign national employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Maintain and update internal immigration databases; produce dashboards and executive‑level reporting with accuracy and clarity.
• Monitor changes in immigration laws, policies, and regulatory guidance; proactively advise HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on potential impacts.
• Provide frequent status updates and high‑touch communication to candidates and associates to enhance transparency and overall experience.
• Prepare employment letters and supporting documentation for visa stamping and consular processing.
• Act as the primary point of contact for DHS H-1B audits and DOL PERM audits, ensuring audit‑ready governance practices.
• Continuously assess and improve immigration governance procedures, compliance controls, and service delivery models.
• Develop and deliver training and education sessions on U.S. immigration topics for hiring managers, HR, and internal stakeholders.

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. corporate immigration, including senior‑level ownership of complex cases.
• Demonstrated end‑to‑end ownership of Labor Market Tests (LMT) and PERM governance.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. immigration categories, including F-1, H-1B, H-4, H-4 EAD, L-1, TN, PERM, and employment‑based green card processes.
• Proven experience partnering with external immigration counsel and reviewing legal documentation for compliance and accuracy.
• Strong experience managing I-9 reverification and compliance workflows.
• Exceptional communication, follow‑up, and stakeholder management skills with a strong service mindset.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong document management capabilities.
• Workday experience required (minimum 2 years).