Immigration Specialist

Immigration Specialist
Category:
Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Department: ADMISSIONS

Location:

Macomb, IL

The Immigration Specialist is the primary contact for international students and faculty.

Responsibilities include:

• Tracking international students and scholars in the SEVIS system.
• Advising on visa‑related issues and immigration regulations.
• Directing and facilitating WIU compliance with U.S. immigration regulations and policies.
• Serving as senior immigration adviser and SEVIS trainer.
• Managing pre‑enrollment advising and academic admission for international students.
• Consulting on F‑1 and J‑1 visas, signing immigration documents as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) or Responsible Officer (RO).
• Ensuring all actions comply with U.S. immigration law.
• Maintaining all required documentation and records.

• One year (12 months) of responsible work experience in immigration counseling or visa application filing in a higher‑education setting.
• Progressively more responsible experience in immigration counseling and visa application filing totaling at least 36 months.
• College coursework leading to a major in business administration, education administration, social or behavioral sciences, foreign language, or a related field.
• 60 semester hours equals 1 year, 90 semester hours equals 2 years, 120 semester hours or a bachelor’s degree equals 3 years of study.
• A master’s degree in Education Administration, Counseling, International Relations, International Development, Cross‑Cultural Communication, or Communications satisfies credential requirements.
• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or possess legal permanent resident status.
• Degree must be conferred by a regionally accredited institution or equivalent.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, DCAP).
• 403(b) Supplemental Retirement and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
• State Universities Retirement System (SURS) participation.
• Paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waiver programs, and YMCA discounts.
• Comprehensive benefits information is available on the WIU benefits web page.

Western Illinois University (WIU), founded in 1899, offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The Macomb campus is a residential experience that supports a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities throughout the Midwest and beyond.