Why Join Iris
Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one ofIndia's Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture thattruly values your talent and ambitions
Join Iris Software - one of thefastest-growing IT services companies- whereyou own and shape your success story.

About Us
At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client's most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry's top professionals to realize their full potential.

With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.

Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us
At Iris, every role is more than a job - it's a launchpad for growth.

Our Employee Value Proposition, Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.

We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best - both personally and professionally.

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain H1B petitions including annual H-1B CAP, extensions of current visas and transfer petitions for new employees.
Prepare in-house documents and petitions for other visas including but not limited to F-1, L1, and dependent visas (H4, L2 etc).
Have ability to lead immigration process from start to finish, working with non-immigrant & immigrant Visa applications and processes (H1-B, H-4, L-1, TN, and EB non-immigrant petitions, RFE, etc.), EAD renewals of employees and dependents.
Maintain Public Access Files ensuring compliance, documentation and execution of immigration policies and procedures.
Experience of handling FDNS site visits, PAF, DOL audits.
Consultation:
Assessing employee's eligibility for Intra-Company Transfers (ICT) and other work permits in Canada.
Providing initial consultations to clients regarding their options for bringing employees to Canada through ICT and other programs.
Intra-Company Transfers (ICT):
Managing the process of transferring employees from a foreign office to a Canadian office of the same company.
Advising employees on the requirements and documentation needed for ICT applications.
Assisting with the preparation and submission of ICT applications to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA):
Assisting in obtaining LMIA approval to hire foreign workers for positions where there are no qualified Canadian workers available.
Advising on the LMIA application process, including advertising requirements and application submission.
Assisting with the preparation and submission of LMIA applications to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Work Permits:
Assisting clients in obtaining work permits for foreign workers in Canada, including open work permits and employer-specific ICT work permit.
Advising clients on the eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and application process for various types of work permits.
Document Preparation and Review:
Assisting employees in preparing and reviewing required immigration documents, including work permit applications, LMIA applications, and supporting documentation.
Ensuring that all required documents are accurately completed and submitted in a timely manner.
Case Management:
Managing multiple immigration cases simultaneously, particularly those related to ICT, LMIA, and work permits.
Keeping stakeholders informed about the progress of their applications and any changes in immigration laws or policies that may affect their case.
Legal Research:
Staying up-to-date with changes in Canadian immigration laws, policies, and procedures related to ICT, LMIA, and work permits.
Conducting legal research to support immigration cases in these specific areas.
Compliance:
Ensuring that all immigration activities comply with Canadian immigration laws and regulations, particularly those related to ICT, LMIA, and work permits.
Maintaining confidentiality and privacy of client information.
Administrative Tasks:
Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and case details, particularly those related to ICT, LMIA, and work permits.
Handling administrative tasks related to client files, such as organizing documents and correspondence.
Will perform ongoing maintenance and tracking of all visa and work permits in HRIS systems (preferably Lawlogix/SAP etc) to ensure proper renewal/amendment notifications.
Work closely with 3rd party attorneys, Company's HRBP's, recruitment teams and team managers on a regular basis to track and monitor progress of all applications, understand relevant action items, and keep parties informed of next steps and potential outcomes.

Mandatory Competencies

Perks and Benefits for Irisians
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Immigration Specialist