Immigration Advisor

Hanover, NH
Bank of America Building, 63 South Main Street, Suite 303,

Member of the team responsible for providing international student and scholar immigration services, including immigration advising and processing of immigration sponsorship documents, serving as a Designated School Official ( DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer ( ARO), and helping to ensure compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.

The Office of Visa and Immigration Services ( OVIS) at Dartmouth College is seeking a full-time Immigration Advisor. Reporting to the Director, the Immigration Advisor will assist international students and scholars with immigration-related issues, provide SEVIS coordination support to the office, and help to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Serves as a Department of Homeland Security Designated School Official ( DSO) and Department of State Alternate Responsible Officer ( ARO) responsible for immigration advising and reporting.

Interprets and monitors federal immigration regulations, advising international students and scholars on matters related to maintenance of status, extension of program, change of status, international travel, employment, and dependent family member status.

Works with Office of Visa and Immigration Services ( OVIS) staff to update and create online advising materials for international population, and training materials for professional schools and departments.

Participates in and provides support for international student and scholar registration, check-in, orientation, employment requests and other processes, particularly during peak times.

Prepares and formally submits correspondence, reports, and other required immigration documentation for international students and scholars, including Form I-20, Form DS-2019, as well as regular records maintenance in Banner/Data Warehouse, Sunapsis, and SEVIS.

Regularly runs and audits reports of student and scholar data in Banner/Data Warehouse, Sunapsis and SEVIS to validate data accuracy and ensure compliance with Student and Exchange Visitor Program ( SEVP) and other government reporting requirements.

Keeps Director and other OVIS staff apprised of SEVIS updates to student employment to ensure compliance with federal regulations.