The Business Immigration Paralegal will provide organizational and practice specific support to attorneys. This position will assist the team in a wide range of business immigration matters including preparing various immigration forms and applications.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares petitions/applications for various immigrant visas (PERM, I-140, CP, AOS, Naturalization, etc.) and non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L, E-1/2, TN, O-1, J)
- Processes I-485; submits applications for employment authorization document; travel document, replacement I-94 and I-90
- Handle family-based petitions such as I-130, I-45, I-131, and I-175.
- Assist with case administration for I-9 audits and Notices of Inspection
- Prepare and assemble binders for submission to the government and clients
- Maintain templates for submissions and ensure uniformity with filing
- Maintains oversight of individual caseloads as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of work
- Prepares responses to request for evidence
- Research law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updates
- Manages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondence
- Creates and maintains reports as needed
- Contacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviews
- Assists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration offices
- Liaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessary
Qualifications:
- 5-10 years' experience working with business immigration matters
- Must have worked in law firm environment and support partner level attorneys
- Able to work on-site in Manhattan
