Essential Functions: This person will serve as a designated School Official (DSO) responsible for issuing I-20 (F-1 student eligibility document) and Alternative Responsible Official (ARO) for J1 Scholars. They will advise international students and scholars regarding immigration regulation and compliance, personal, financial, cross-cultural adjustment and related matters. Prepare and submit H1b petitions and work with the University Immigration Attorney on the filing of Permanent Residence petitions.
Qualifications: Education - Master's degree in international studies, social sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience - Requires one or more years experience in immigration advising as well as a thorough understanding of current immigration laws and regulations, knowledge of filing procedures, and F-1/J-1/H1b/Permanent Residency requirements
Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students. Wayne State?s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over nearly 200 acres; its five extension centers offer higher education to people throughout Southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in. Reflecting its location and the excellent international reputation of its graduate schools, particularly in the sciences, Wayne State boasts the most diverse student body among Michigan?s public universities. Its students represent 49 U.S. states and more than 60 countries.
