Visa Assistant

Job Description

Title: Visa Assistant

Company Name: The Embassy of the United States of America

Vacancy: --

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Embassies/Foreign Consulate

• Completion of two years of college or university studies is required.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Embassies/Foreign Consulate

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

• Language: Good working knowledge in English (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate) and fluent in Bengali (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate). This may be tested.

U.S. Embassy Dhaka is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Visa Assistant.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

The Visa Assistant (NIV/IV) performs a wide range of consular duties associated with delivering nonimmigrant visa (NIV) and immigrant visa (IV) services, in accordance with the Consular Section’s standard operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines. Incumbent performs data-entry, document review, correspondence, passport manifesting, visa printing, and other general office work. Customer service focus is essential in a Consular Section that addresses a wide range of applicants in person and via correspondence daily. The position requires a high-level attention to detail to ensure case meet documentary requirements, as well as to spot trends or potential issues and escalate those as necessary. The job holder is fully cross trained to function in any role as required by visa demand and scheduling, this can include the ability to rotate between the NIV and IV sections if necessary.