Job ID: 25436 
Pay Rate: $35 – $53 Per HR  
Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA, 1 day weekly in office 
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday 

With world-class scientists engaged in extensive research for novel treatments and cures, our downtown Seattle-based client has become one of the world’s leaders in cancer and disease research. This independent, non-profit research center is not just saving lives locally, but the research done here saves lives on a monumental, global scale. Developing highly-trusted research and treatment strategies globally is crucial in the fight against cancer and world-wide diseases that affect billions each year. There is some ground-breaking, life-saving work happening here and you will be relied upon for helping build powerful projects become successful opportunities. 

As the Immigration Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end preparation and filing of H-1B petitions, including cap filings, extensions, amendments, and compliance requirements. You will partner closely with HR, hiring managers, foreign national employees, and external immigration counsel to gather documentation, coordinate submissions, and ensure accurate and timely USCIS filings. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills to navigate complex immigration processes, set clear expectations with stakeholders, and adapt to the evolving U.S. immigration landscape. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end preparation and filing of H-1B petitions, including new cap filings, extensions, amendments, and transfers. 

• Coordinate the full H-1B lifecycle, from initial case assessment and documentation collection through final USCIS submission and approval tracking. 

• Prepare and submit USCIS petitions using both online and paper filing systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to filing deadlines. 

• Partner with external immigration counsel to review petition strategies, documentation requirements, and case progress. 

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for HR, hiring managers, and foreign national employees regarding H-1B processes, timelines, and expectations. 

• Collect, review, and organize supporting documentation including job descriptions, educational credentials, and employer documentation required for petitions. 

• Monitor and maintain H-1B compliance requirements, including Labor Condition Application (LCA) processes, public access files, and regulatory obligations. 

• Track case statuses and maintain accurate immigration records and case management systems. 

• Stay informed on changes in U.S. immigration laws, policies, and USCIS procedures, adjusting processes accordingly. 

• Support H-1B cap season preparation, including registration coordination, eligibility review, and petition preparation for selected cases. 

• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders regarding case updates, delays, and regulatory requirements, ensuring transparency throughout the process. 

• Manage sensitive or difficult conversations with managers and employees, setting realistic expectations regarding immigration timelines, risks, and outcomes. 

• Collaborate with HR and Global Mobility teams to ensure immigration processes align with corporate hiring and workforce planning needs. 

• Adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving U.S. immigration landscape, proactively identifying process improvements and risk mitigation strategies. 

• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications  

• 2+ years of U.S. business immigration experience, preferably in an in-house HR, immigration, or global mobility team. 

• Hands-on experience preparing and managing H-1B petitions from initiation through filing and approval. 

• Strong knowledge of USCIS procedures, H-1B regulations, and compliance requirements. 

• Experience preparing USCIS online and paper-based filings. 

• Paralegal certification preferred. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex immigration processes clearly. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple concurrent cases. 

Benefits offered by Parker Staffing to Contract Employees: 

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)

• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access 

• 401K with matching contributions

• Holiday pay 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, and Human Resources job opportunities in the Seattle and Bellevue metro area and other large cities throughout the Nation. Parker Staffing has served as the staffing agency of choice for thousands for over four decades. Visit our employment opportunities page at http://www.parkerstaffing.com to review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!

Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles. 

As part of our employment process, candidates who received a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing. 

Parker Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.