Immigration Assistant

SYCiP SECROU HERNANDEZ & GATMAITAN; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

SYCiP SECROU HERNANDEZ & GATMAITAN is looking for a visa documentation assistant in the Philippines to support expatriate filings with government agencies and manage document workflows.

You will compile documents, draft cover letters, update clients, and coordinate with lawyers during hearings, ensuring timely, accurate submissions and proactive communications.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of any 4-year course.
• Relevant experience is an advantage, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle the documentation and compilation of all visas and permits assigned, for filing with the relevant government agencies.
• Provide the documentary requirements and estimated timelines for assigned expatriates.
• Update the visa tracker on a daily basis.
• Manage the notarization and compilation of application documents.
• Draft cover letters on behalf of SyCipLaw for submission to the appropriate government agencies.
• Provide timely email updates to clients regarding the status of applications, approved permits, and visa issuances.
• Send notices to clients regarding the expiry dates of visas, permits, tourist visas, and ACR I-Cards.
• Assist during hearings by handling documentation, coordinating meetings, and liaising with clients and lawyers.
• Address client inquiries via phone or email.
• Assist clients with immigration-related questions over the phone.
• Follow up on deposit requests from certain clients.
• Perform other tasks within the department as assigned.

Education

4-year course

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Handle the documentation and compilation of all visas and permits assigned, for filing with the relevant government agencies.
2. Provide the documentary requirements and estimated timelines for assigned expatriates.
3. Update the visa tracker on a daily basis.
4. Manage the notarization and compilation of application documents.
5. Draft cover letters on behalf of SyCipLaw for submission to the appropriate government agencies.
6. Provide timely email updates to clients regarding the status of applications, approved permits, and visa issuances.
7. Send notices to clients regarding the expiry dates of visas, permits, tourist visas, and ACR I-Cards.
8. Assist during hearings by handling documentation, coordinating meetings, and liaising with clients and lawyers.
9. Address client inquiries via phone or email.
10. Assist clients with immigration-related questions over the phone.
11. Follow up on deposit requests from certain clients.
12. Perform other tasks within the department as assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidate must be a graduate of any 4-year course
• Relevant experience is an advantage, but not required