Immigration & Compliance Operations Specialist

iSTA Solutions

Immigration and compliance operations specialist supporting a U.S. healthcare and professional services organisation.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing immigration filings, compliance documentation, and case management. Proficient in conducting research and translating findings into actionable recommendations while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Immigration ComplianceCase ManagementResearch SkillsContract ReviewProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Compliance DocumentationData AnalysisLegal AdministrationOperations ManagementPolicy Research

Soft Skills

Strong Attention to DetailExcellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOutlookDigital Documentation ToolsOnline Research Tools

Industry Keywords

HR AdministrationEmployment ComplianceRegulatory ResearchHealthcare Professionals Placement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate immigration filings, amendments, renewals, withdrawals, and supporting documentation with counsel and internal teams
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case information, records, and documentation
Manage recruitment agreements, job orders, powers of attorney, and related follow-up
Track deadlines, case status, outstanding documentation, and required actions
Research federal and state employment requirements using reliable and credible sources
Translate research findings into concise, practical recommendations, policies, and action plans
Review and update contracts, addenda, templates, and compliance records
Identify documentation or compliance gaps and escalate matters requiring further judgement or review
Respond to routine employee and internal compliance-related enquiries
Collaborate with leadership, employees, counsel, and cross-functional teams to advance projects and cases
Own assigned tasks from identifying the required next step through completion and confirmation
Maintain organised trackers and systems showing case status, deadlines, and outstanding actions
Handle routine matters independently and escalate issues requiring additional judgement
Support a US-based organisation placing and employing healthcare professionals in the United States

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in operations, compliance support, HR, case management, analytics, legal administration, or a similar field is advantageous
Strong ownership mindset and ability to independently drive tasks through completion
Excellent comprehension and judgement, including ability to distinguish routine tasks from matters requiring escalation
Highly organised and deadline-driven, with ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with case information, contracts, and documentation
Strong research skills and ability to turn reliable information into concise, practical findings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable communicating with leadership, employees, counsel, and cross-functional teams
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment
Strong problem-solving skills and logical approach to unfamiliar information
Basic computer literacy and confident navigation of standard business systems
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Outlook
Ability to work with digital documentation, trackers, records, and online research tools
Immigration or employment compliance exposure is advantageous
HR or HR administration experience is advantageous
Case management experience is advantageous
Legal or compliance administration experience is advantageous
Operations or project coordination experience is advantageous
Experience conducting regulatory or policy research is advantageous
Experience working with contracts, agreements, or compliance documentation is advantageous
Analytics or data-focused experience is advantageous
Fixed fibre line with minimum 25 Mbps upload and download and wired Ethernet capability is mandatory
Reliable power backup is mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Working on South African public holidays compensated in accordance with the BCEA
Fixed fibre internet requirement with minimum 25 Mbps upload/download and wired Ethernet capability
Reliable power backup requirement for load shedding or outages