Mandarin Speaking Immigration Caseworker

ABL Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL Recruitment is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Immigration Caseworker in London to join a busy immigration team. You will manage a varied caseload, assess client circumstances and prepare high-quality UK immigration applications from instruction to submission and outcome.

The role requires strong English drafting, client communication, and the ability to work under deadline pressure. Lead responsibilities include drafting forms and representations, liaising with the Home Office, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience as Immigration Caseworker or paralegal in UK immigration
• Strong written English and document drafting skills
• Practical experience handling UK immigration applications
• Knowledge of long residence, skilled worker, and family visa routes would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage immigration cases from enquiry to completion.
• Assess clients and identify suitable immigration routes.
• Prepare and submit UK immigration applications (UK spouse/partner, family, Skilled Worker).
• Draft supporting statements and representations.
• Liaise with Home Office and clients, providing regular updates.
• Maintain accurate case records and deadlines.
• Support regulatory requirements and supervise junior staff when needed.

Skills

Caseload management

Drafting of applications

Client communication

Mandarin language skills

Job description

Mandarin Speaking Immigration Caseworker

Location: London

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Immigration Caseworker to join a busy and growing immigration team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, providing practical immigration support to clients and preparing high-quality applications from initial instruction through to submission and outcome.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage immigration cases from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Assess clients’ circumstances and identify the appropriate immigration route.
• Prepare and submit UK immigration applications, including:

Indefinite Leave to Remain under the 10-year Long Residence route;

Skilled Worker visa applications;

Sponsor-related and dependent visa applications;

Spouse, Partner and Family visa applications;

Visa extensions and settlement applications.

• Review supporting documents and identify missing information or potential issues.
• Draft application forms, cover letters, representations and supporting statements.
• Conduct legal and immigration research when required.
• Communicate with clients throughout the application process and provide regular case updates.
• Liaise with the Home Office and other relevant organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines are monitored and met.
• Work in accordance with the firm’s internal procedures, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Support senior colleagues with complex matters where necessary.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working as an Immigration Caseworker, Immigration Paralegal or in a similar immigration-focused position.
• Practical experience handling UK immigration applications.
• Good working knowledge of at least some of the following areas:

10-year Long Residence and Indefinite Leave to Remain;

Skilled Worker visas;

Spouse and Partner visas;

Family and dependent applications;

Extensions and settlement applications.

• Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision and meet application deadlines.
• Strong written English with the ability to draft clear and accurate application documents.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-management skills.
• Confident client communication and case-management abilities.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Mandarin language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Desirable Experience

• Experience assisting with immigration appeals, administrative reviews or complex refusal cases would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience drafting appeal bundles, witness statements, grounds of appeal or legal representations would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of sponsor licence applications and sponsor compliance would be an advantage.
• Previous experience working within an IAA-regulated organisation or an SRA-regulated law firm would be preferred.

Regulatory Requirement

The successful candidate must be appropriately authorised to provide immigration advice or work on behalf of and under the supervision of a suitably regulated immigration adviser or legal professional.

Personal Qualities

• Professional, organised and client-focused;
• Proactive and able to manage competing priorities;
• Calm and reliable when working under pressure;
• Sensitive when dealing with confidential or complex personal circumstances;
• Committed to delivering accurate and high-quality work.