Mandarin Speaking Immigration Caseworker

ABL Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ABL Recruitment is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Immigration Caseworker to join a busy immigration team in London. The role involves managing a varied caseload and providing practical support from instruction to submission and outcome.

You will draft submissions, liaise with the Home Office, and keep clients updated while ensuring deadlines are met. Mandarin language skills are advantageous but not essential, and a professional, client-focused approach is required.

Qualifications

• Strong written English with the ability to draft clear and accurate application documents.
• Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and document-management skills.

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, Skilled Worker visas, and family/dependent 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 and communicate with clients throughout the process.
• Liaise with the Home Office and other organisations and maintain case records.

Skills

Client communication

Case management

Attention to detail

Drafting documents

Independent worker

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.