Visa Assistant

NOTE : THE CONSULATE ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS ONLY THROUGH ERA ( Electronic Recruitment Application). PLEASE DO NOT APPLY THROUGH NAUKRI.

APPLICATIONS APPLIED THROUGH NAUKRI ARE NOT REVIEWED.

Please visit website- Hyderabad- U.S Embassy & Consulate in India to know more about the job vacancy and application process.

Role & responsibilities

Manages the process of scheduling, interviewing, printing, and visa delivery for applicants applying for various NIV (non-immigrant) classes, including rare and complex visa classes and coordinates process for Visa applicant groups.

• Applies knowledge of various visa classes and their exact processing requirements to ensure proper annotations and documentation requirements are met.
• Downloads application information in NIV systems. Ensures applications and other required documents are submitted and completed correctly, and verifies electronic photo is acceptable. Initiates mandatory namechecks. Enters proper nationality and notifies the applicant of the relevant reciprocity fees, if applicable.
• Notifies the adjudicating officer regarding special processing steps and of reciprocity fees, if any. Performs error and quality assurance check. Ensures cases have passed all clearances.
• Prints approved visas onto controlled, accountable blank visa foil sheets, ensuring there are no errors in biodata or print quality. Peels and applies approved visas into passports. Enters passport information into a local database to track passports sent to the courier, as needed.
• Verifies each passport against local database before packaging as appropriate.
• Screens for possible fraud in cases based on local context and norms and escalates cases as appropriate. Performs thorough screenings of applicant documents for certain visa classes and preparing clear and concise summaries of document contents as appropriate.

Preferred candidate profile

Minimum two years of experience involving the application of regulations and law, extensive public contact, customer service, or problem-solving experience is required.

Good working level knowledge ( Read, write and speak) of English and local language ( Telugu or Hindi or Urdu or Oriya)

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point is required. Must be able to perform work with accuracy at a quick, rapid pace. Must be able to deal effectively with the public, exercising tact, and be able to work under continuous pressure and time constraints. Must demonstrate attention to detail, ability to work effectively as a member of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision, and strong interpersonal skills. Must have good skills for drafting written correspondence in both English and local language. Must be able to apply good judgment in evaluating evidence and to apply regulations correctly.

Good understanding of local governmental organizations, immigration law and practices, and cultural and social practices.

Perks and benefits

PF, Health insurance and other benefits