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-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

Created: 2024-10-30