Job Summary

The Visa Officer is responsible for processing visa applications, conducting interviews, verifying documents, and ensuring compliance with immigration laws and regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to make fair, objective decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process visa applications.
• Conduct applicant interviews to verify information and assess eligibility.
• Check and authenticate supporting documents (passports, invitations, bank statements, employment letters, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with immigration policies, visa categories, and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate and confidential applicant records.
• Provide applicants with clear information about visa requirements, timelines, and decisions.
• Detect and prevent fraudulent applications through thorough checks.
• Liaise with other government agencies, embassies, or consulates when necessary.
• Prepare reports and maintain statistics on visa applications and approvals.
• Provide excellent customer service while upholding professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in immigration, customer service, legal, or administrative roles.
• Understanding of visa/immigration regulations and documentation.
• Familiarity with fraud detection and document verification procedures.
  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy.