Immigration Paralegal

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan; Philippines; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is seeking an immigration administrative professional in the Philippines. You will file, follow up, and release visa-related documents with BI, BOI, DOJ and related units. Prepare petitions, motions, and notices for regulatory bodies, and assist lawyers during hearings.

Coordinate with clients for fingerprinting and biometric data capture, handle inquiries, and prepare daily/monthly status reports. Stay updated on BI circulars and immigration regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any 4-year course; relevance to law or immigration preferred.
• Relevant experience is an advantage, but training and BI accreditation can be obtained

Responsibilities

• File, follow up, and release visa-related documents with BI, BOI, DOJ, BOI-SIRV, and DOLE.
• Prepare and file petitions, motions, letters, and resolutions with regulatory bodies.
• Endorse released BOI documents to the department for processing.
• Assist lawyers and clients during administrative hearings on expatriate visa applications.
• Coordinate with clients for fingerprinting and biometric data capture as required by immigration authorities.
• Endorse client inquiries to the department’s Administrative Assistant for handling.
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly status reports.
• Obtain and monitor BI circulars, memoranda, and regulatory issuances.
• Verify foreign nationals’ immigration records, including watchlists/blacklists.
• Perform other immigration-related administrative tasks.

Skills

Administrative skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Education

4-year degree

Job description

• File, follow up, and release visa-related documentation with relevant government agencies, including the Bureau of Immigration (BI – Main Office and Makati), Board of Investments (BOI), Department of Justice (DOJ), BOI–Special Investor’s Resident Visa Unit, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
• Prepare and file petitions, motions, letters (requests and notices), and resolutions with the appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Endorse released documents from the BOI to the department for appropriate processing and action.
• Assist lawyers and clients during administrative hearings related to clients’ expatriate visa applications.
• Coordinate with and meets clients for fingerprinting and biometric data capture as required by immigration authorities.
• Endorse client inquiries to the department’s Administrative Assistant for appropriate handling and follow-through.
• Prepare and submit daily and monthly status reports, as required by the department.
• Obtain and monitor relevant BI circulars, memoranda, and other regulatory issuances necessary for immigration processing.
• Conduct verification of foreign nationals’ immigration records, including checks for derogatory records (e.g., watchlist, blacklist, and hold departure orders).
• Perform other immigration-related administrative and coordination tasks as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Graduate of any 4-year course, relevance to law practice or immigration procedure preferred
• Relevant experience is an advantage, but not a must; willing to undergo training and successfully obtain BI Accreditation