Visa compliance officer cas higher education

Recruitment Hunters are recruiting an experienced Visa Compliance Officer for their HIGHER EDUCATION client in Central London. This role will require someone with a minimum of 1 - 2 years Visa Compliance experience and Pre Post CAS issuing experience is essential from the Higher Education sector. Visa Compliance experience, UKVI, CAS (Pre-Post Issuing) Tier 4 knowledge. **CAS ISSUING EXPERIENCE The VCO will report to the Visa Immigration Compliance Manager, the Visa Compliance Officer will focus on the operational aspects of complying with the University #39;s duties as a visa sponsor. You will liaise regularly with the Universities current students and future students, visa applicants, and workers to maintain accurate records for all our visa students and migrant workers. Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a minimum of two years #39; experience working in a visa and immigration role in the UK Higher Education Sector. Job Summary - Visa Compliance Officer Thoroughly review CAS requests and documents, track pending documents, and communicate with students to ensure accurate and timely issuance of CAS. Collaborate with Visa Immigration Compliance Manager and Visa Compliance Officers to assign CAS correctly via SMS and meet deadline Provide updates on student visa application progress and maintain up-to-date lists of students issued with CAS. Identify and support students at risk of failing CAS issuance requirements, communicate regularly with students, and liaise with external stakeholders. Contribute to the development and update of immigration-related communications for international students. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to inform students and offer holders of requirements for maintaining a Student Visa. Assist Visa Compliance Team with UKVI sponsorship duties, monitor and audit visa student files. Support enrolment and re-enrolment of international students and monitor changes in student circumstances. Monitor academic engagement and compile reports for the Senior Visa Compliance Officer and the Visa Immigration Compliance Manager. Maintain and update UKVI compliance information across all communication platforms and provide timely information to students. Review and maintain policies and processes related to Visa and Immigration Compliance. Provide advice to prospective and registered students regarding CAS and visa process and regulations. Work as a Level 2 user on the UKVI SMS system. Assist with Right to Work checks for all new employees. Ensure compliance with UKVI requirements by monitoring worker documentation and keeping records up to date. Notify Human Resources and staff members in advance of visa and documentation expiration.OTHER DUTIES To undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training. To keep up-to-date with Higher Education and Immigration rules and regulations. To foster a positive work environment with a good team spirit, including the wider admissions, recruitment and marketing team and all other departments. Attend meetings or events which may require weekend or evening work on occasion.Education and Skills - Visa Compliance Officer Education Degree or equivalent qualification (Essential)Experience 1 - 2years years experience in a similar HE Visa Compliance role [E] Ability to work as part of a team and independently. [E] An exceptionally high level of attention to detail and accuracy. [E] Well-developed organisational skills and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise and manage workload. [E] Ability to empathise and develop rapport with individuals applying to the College. Excellent written and oral communication skills. [E] Experience working with customers face-to-face, digitally and over the phone. [E] Diplomatic influencing and relationship-building skills, to work with others and to ensure offer holders comply with visa requirements. [E] Recent experience in issuing CAS, processing student visa applications and applying the UKVI regulations, including checking applicants #39; documentation. [E] Experience in using the Enroly CAS Shield system. [D]This role is a permanent role, starting in May / June 2024. The person would be required to work on a hybrid basis - . The salary will be paying between GBP30,000 - GBP35,000 DOE + Benefits. If this Visa Compliance Officer position sounds like you, then please forward your CV to Steve at Recruitment Hunters. Let us do the hunting...so you don #39;t have to! Visa, CAS, UKVI, Admissions, higher Education, Visa Compliance, International Students, Immigration, Tier 4, UK, HE Compliance, Educational, Academic Compliance, Student Academic Support, Recruitment Hunters