Exchange Visitor Program Associate

We Are …

The American Immigration Council (the "Council") works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring. 

Through cultural exchange the Council facilitates interaction between local businesses and communities and foreign-born nationals. 

We are seeking talent to join our team!

Your Role …

Integral to fulfilling the daily work activities to facilitate a successful exchange visitor program in the intern/trainee category; the Exchange Visitor Program Associate is responsible for vetting sponsorship applications to ensure exchange visitor and host organizations comply with the State Department regulations and internal policy to maintain the Council’s designation. The Exchange Visitor Program Associate serves as a support resource to exchange visitors and their active hosts (and/or legal representation) while participating in the American Immigration Council Exchange Visitor Program.   

As with all positions at the Council, this position requires commitment to the Council’s mission.

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assesses and finalizes, defensible decisions on the Council’s sponsorship applications via a web-based portal, within framework of J program and internal policies.  
• Provides timely technical assistance to private sector, nonprofit and legal stakeholders before sponsorship approval such as: provide advice on placement plans, application requirements, and IT assistance accessing web portal.  
• Conducts one-on-one Skype interviews with potential exchange visitors prior to making a sponsorship decision, to build a rapport, determine eligibility, and intent prior to approving an application. 
• Serves as an Alternative Responsible Officer in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for The Council’s J-1 trainee and intern programs. 
• Provides responsive support to incoming and current exchange visitors with the view to offer them a consistently positive experience as a visitor to the United States. 
• Maintains regular and timely communications with host companies, attorneys, and Exchange visitors. Able to monitor and maintain SEVIS database including any change on SEVIS system during the participant exchange program.  
• Requires flexibility and ability to adapt to the varying needs of in-country exchange visitors. 
• Educates stakeholders on the J-1 visa regulations, purpose of the Exchange Visitor Program, and exchange program application process. 
• Manage Program Evaluation Process: 
  • Secures regulatory compliance collecting program evaluations, improving both the format and content of surveys, and creating a system of incentives to secure 100% response rate at the correct stage of the exchange visitor experience.   
  • Represents J-1 issues to businesses and Chambers of Commerce, Congress, immigration law, and the greater exchange and education communities for advocacy and new client prospects. 
  • Coordinates Council events. 
  • Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by the IEC Program Manager.   

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree is required. 
• Familiarity with immigration policy; non-profit or Capitol Hill experience desirable. 
• Knowledge of J1 program eligibility, parameters, and requirements to be able to review application content for accuracy and consistency. 

Our Workplace …

We offer an extremely generous total compensation package (salary and benefits).  Benefits include – medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, monthly transit subsidy, flexible work schedules, 3+ weeks’ vacation, 11 Federal holidays, on-site fitness center and many more exciting benefit programs.
Your Colleagues …

• Dedicated, dynamic, collaborative and compassionate.
• A community of individuals passionate about their work.

For Consideration Qualified applicants are to submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement. Cover letter should include a summary of how your background, knowledge, skills and abilities relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.  
 

NOTE: Applications without cover letters and which do not indicate desired salary may not be considered.

Direct hire only – NO recruiters (mail, email, fax or phone).

The American Immigration Council ("Council") is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to treating all applicants and employees without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religious creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veterans status, citizenship and immigration status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This equal employment opportunity commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, advertising, recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. 
 

The Council believes that diversity is a strength. The Council is committed to being a safe, respectful and inclusive space, where a broad range of viewpoints and experiences are encouraged and every member of its staff and board is given the opportunity to thrive.