Permanent Residency and O-1 Advisor (II

Posting Details

Posting Number: S15006P

Working Title: Permanent Residency and O-1 Advisor (II)

Department: OGE-Immigration

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) at the University of Georgia is dedicated to expanding the global reach of our institution's instructional, research, and service missions, facilitating the university's thoughtful and effective participation and leadership in the interconnected world of the twenty-first century. OGE is comprised of three units:
Immigration Services, International Initiatives, and Global Education-the latter including UGA's residential centers in Oxford, England and Cortona, Italy-with all areas supported by dedicated Finance and Operations staff. OGE's comprehensive structure enables it to advance strategic institutional goals aimed at raising the global profile of the University of Georgia. OGE's primary tenets include providing transformative academic experiences abroad for UGA students, sponsoring international students and scholars on campus, and promoting finding solutions to complex global challenges through strategic international partnerships and international research collaborations.

College/Unit/Department website: global engagement.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: This position normally works from 8-5 with a one-hour lunch.

Advertised Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date: 04/18/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: You must be prepared to pass a background check prior to beginning employment.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Immigration Advisor II

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Position Summary: This position oversees employment based Permanent Residency (PR) sponsor ships and selected nonimmigrant petitions, with a specialization in I140 immigrant petitions and O1 sponsor ships. The incumbent assists foreign national employees and sponsoring departments with immigration procedures, ensuring all petitions, applications, and supporting documentation are prepared accurately and filed in a timely manner. The position establishes and maintains compliant immigration records, manages assigned program components, compiles reports, assists with budget tracking related to immigration cases, and monitors departmental projects related to lawful permanent residency and employment based sponsor ships.

• Working knowledge of U.S. employment based immigration regulations and processes, including permanent residency sponsorship and O1 petitions.
• Ability to independently assess cases and determine appropriate immigration strategies within institutional and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting strict…