International Student Advisor (H1B Employee Advisor)

The International Student Advisor (H1B Employee Advisor) will serve as an international student advisor for a portion of the F1 student population at Old Dominion University. This position requires a high level of knowledge of immigration regulations, as well as the ability to serve as one of ten Designated School Officials (DSO) and one of five Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO) for the SEVIS immigration database. Access to this database requires that the employee be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition to in-person advising, this position will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and approving federal immigration documents for ensuring maintenance of status. This position also assists with preparation of H1B applications for submission to US Citizenship & Immigration Services. This position will be the primary point of contact for health insurance procurement and registration for F1 and J1 students. The position will also serve as backup for several other processes, including employment paperwork for non-immigrants working on campus, immigration presentations for students and departments, and J1 scholar documentation.