US Business Immigration Lawyer

Vialto UK & Ireland; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vialto Law is seeking a U.S. Immigration Lawyer to support multinational clients with strategic, employee-centered immigration solutions. You will work with a collaborative team of U.S.

lawyers and business immigration analysts in a high-volume environment, backed by Vialto Partners, a tech-enabled global mobility company. You will oversee the full cycle of employment-based visa applications, including nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and benefits, and provide strategic counsel to employers

Qualifications

• Preparing and filing employment-based visa petitions and requests.
• Developing visa strategies to address business needs and compliance.
• Advising clients on regulatory changes and their impact on employees and families.
• Leveraging technology and automation to streamline processes and client experience.
• Participating in client meetings to communicate a holistic and strategic approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing employment-based visa petitions and requests.
• Developing visa strategies to address business needs while managing compliance and mitigating risk.
• Advising clients on regulatory changes and their potential impacts on employees and family members.
• Leveraging technology and automation to streamline processes and improve client experience.
• Participating in client meetings to communicate Vialto Law's holistic and strategic approach.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quality assurance

Client focus

Leadership

Job description

• Vancouver: 1188 West Georgia Street, Suite 1180, Vancouver, BC V6E 4A2
• Montréal: 630 Boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, 25th Floor, Suite 2510, TELUS Tower, Montréal, QC H3B 1S6

Join the leader in global work. Vialto helps leading organizations identify, develop, and execute their workforce priorities with confidence. Our practice areas include global tax, immigration, rewards, advisory and Vialto private, and our team is the gold standard in navigating the complexities of cross-border compliance, and workforce strategies. We look for people our clients and assignees can count on to thoughtfully deliver clear solutions to complex problems.

To be the best in the business, we cultivate a dynamic, highly collaborative culture that fuels the growth of our people. We invite you to inquire boldly, learn deeply, and grow endlessly with us. You’ll work alongside recognized experts, shaping people-first, technology-driven solutions that drive the future of work. We help our clients achieve their goals and imagine new possibilities. And we can do the same for you. Whatever your aspirations, Vialto can help you find your way.

Joining Vialto Law means becoming part of a U.S. immigration law firm where you’ll support multinational clients in adopting strategic, employee-centered immigration solutions. You’ll work with a collaborative team of U.S. lawyers and business immigration analysts in a dynamic, high-volume environment, supported by Vialto Partners - the first tech-enabled, people-first global mobility company. Together, we focus on cross-border compliance and risk assessment across immigration, tax, business travel, compensation, and remote work.

With empathy, precision, and efficiency, you will oversee the full cycle of U.S. employment-based visa applications, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, petitions, and benefits. You’ll also provide strategic counsel to employers and employees, maximizing the impact of our clients’ immigration and mobility initiatives.

What You’ll Do

As a U.S. Immigration Lawyer, you’ll be integral to delivering timely immigration solutions to both established and emerging companies.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Preparing and filing employment-based visa petitions and requests (including PERM and adjustment of status applications).
• Developing visa strategies to address business needs while managing compliance and mitigating risk.
• Advising clients on regulatory changes and their potential impacts on employees and family members.
• Leveraging technology and automation to streamline processes and improve client experience.
• Participating in client meetings to communicate Vialto Law's holistic and strategic approach, underscoring our commitment to empathy and value.

Professional Skills

As an early to mid-level lawyer, your skills will help shape client outcomes and team dynamics:

• Analytical Expertise: Stay informed on immigration policies, using a broad toolkit to analyze industry trends and their implications.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards by reviewing work for accuracy and relevance.
• Client Focus: Use insights from multiple sources, including industry developments, to guide decision-making.
• Leadership &