Business Immigration Paralegal

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-90Handle 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 InspectionPrepare and assemble binders for submission to the government and clientsMaintain templates for submissions and ensure uniformity with filingMaintains oversight of individual caseloads as well as that of paralegal caseloads to ensure timely completion of workPrepares responses to request for evidenceResearch law, procedures and keeps track of immigration law updatesManages various administrative duties; maintains case management database, directs client contact-- phone calls, emails, and postal correspondenceCreates and maintains reports as neededContacts USCIS and U.S. consulate/embassies, schedules visa appointment interviewsAssists in client intakes, prepares client mailings and submissions to various immigration officesLiaises with government agencies (DOL, USCIS, NVC) to troubleshoot issues as necessaryQualifications:5-10 years' experience working with business immigration matters Must have worked in law firm environment and support partner level attorneysAble to work on-site in Manhattan

Created: 2024-11-07