If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, motivated individual with experience analyzing federal statues, regulations and policies pertaining to foreign scientist, visa and immigration support services including J-1 Exchange visitors, H1-Bs, LPR, O-1s, B-1/WB's, TNs, and F-1s, and enjoy being part of a team providing a quality work environment, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Division of International Services (DIS).

Duties

As a an Immigration Policy Analyst, your duties will include: Exercises signature authority for visa related petitions and applications, assuming responsibility for the immigration and visa services provided to individuals in all visiting foreign scientist. Serves as NIH Training Program Liaison (TPL) for the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Manages the G-7 J-1 Visa extension process for NIH in coordination with DOS. Provides expert advice on specific cases and processing issues to the NIH Office of Intramural Research (OIR). Responsible for oversight of the 212e, two-year home residence requirement waiver program, which includes processing of "No Objection" and Interested Government Agency waiver applications. Maintains and updates H-1B inspection file requirements, including DOL and public access files. Drafts and updates internal standard operating procedures (SOPs) to facilitate processing work. Analyzes Federal regulations and policies pertaining to foreign scientists to make recommendations to Director.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

For the GS-13 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: advising the supervisor on training needs for the team; ability to read and interpret applicable immigration laws and regulations to advise program participants, including IC staff; analyzing data from a variety of sources to develop trends, patterns, and studies; gathering, reviewing, and consolidating information into statistical data; preparing and delivering preliminary and final reports through various mediums (e.g. written, verbal, presentation). Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12338935

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kevin Blake
• Phone: 843-412-8764
• Email: [email protected]