The Senior Immigration Specialist supports Iowa State University’s International Students and Scholars Office by managing employment-based immigration for international faculty, staff, postdocs, and visiting scholars. Responsibilities include preparing and filing nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions, advising departments and leadership on complex immigration matters, serving as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, and providing guidance to international employees and scholars on immigration and cross-cultural issues. The role requires expertise in U.S. immigration regulations, SEVIS compliance, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to support international scholars and employees.