Immigration Compliance Specialist

Immigration Compliance Specialist

Location: Rosemont, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Remote (Must reside with Greater Chicago Area)

Pay Range: $70k - $90k

About Us:

Visterra Landscape Group is a Visterra Landscape Group platform partner ranking among North America's top 30 landscape service providers. Collectively, Visterra partner companies bring more than 200 years of expert landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, sweeping, portering and critical winter services with a reputation for excellence in client service. Incumbent partner leaders guide day-to-day operations with teams that value and prioritize safety, employee wellbeing and dynamic career pathways.

Visterra is a back-to-back winner of Lawn & Landscape's coveted Best Places to Work in Landscaping and has earned consecutive safety awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. For more information, visit www.vlgllc.com.

Pay:

Visterra offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 annually, but actual compensation will vary depending upon new hire experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Role Overview:

The Immigration Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in supporting a fast-growing, dynamic organization where people are the foundation of everything we do. This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the full lifecycle of the H-2B visa process for seasonal and temporary workers. The role partners with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, and external agencies to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and USCIS regulations. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating seamless immigration experiences that support our workforce and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the end-to-end H-2B visa process including:
  1. Prevailing wage determination
  2. Job order postings
  3. DOL applications and audits
  4. USCIS petition filings
  5. Embassy scheduling and worker onboarding
• Maintain full compliance with DOL and USCIS regulations, including deadlines, required documentation, and audit readiness.
• Partner with legal counsel and third-party agents to ensure smooth and timely visa processing.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact for all internal and external H-2B-related matters.
• Track visa cap timelines, changes in legislation, and policy updates impacting the H-2B program.
• Monitor and report on immigration trends, policy changes, and their business impact. Coordinate with hiring managers to forecast seasonal staffing needs and build recruitment plans accordingly.
• Manage H-2B worker arrival logistics, including housing, transportation, and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation, records, and reports to support government reporting and internal audits.
• Conduct training and briefings for internal teams to raise awareness of H-2B processes and compliance requirements.
• Advise on I-9 compliance, audits, and E-Verify processes.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices for H-2B program management.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of immigration compliance programs.
• Assist in managing, tracking, and working with multiple stakeholders to identify eligible H-2B visa workers for transition to permanent residency.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing the H-2B visa process or employment-based immigration compliance.
• Strong knowledge of DOL, DHS, and USCIS processes, including I-9 and E-Verify administration.
• Excellent project management, organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with immigration laws and regulations.

Preferred:

• Experience in a high-volume seasonal hiring environment (e.g., landscaping, hospitality, construction).
• Experience working with immigration attorneys and third-party agents
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Familiarity with permanent residency processes (e.g., PERM, I-140, Adjustment of Status).
• Prior experience working with immigration attorneys and third-party agents.

Benefits:

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) savings plan

The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Visterra is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v). We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.