Immigration Paralegal

SYCiP SECROU HERNANDEZ & GATMAITAN; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

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Job summary

SYCiP SECROU HERNANDEZ & GATMAITAN is seeking a detail-oriented immigration support professional to handle visa documentation, filings, and liaise with government agencies in the Philippines. The role involves assisting lawyers during hearings, coordinating biometric data collection, and maintaining daily status updates.

The ideal candidate will have a 4-year degree and be willing to undergo BI accreditation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any 4-year course, relevance to law practice or immigration procedure preferred.
• Willing to undergo training and successfully obtain BI Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• File, follow up, and release visa-related documentation with relevant government agencies, including BI Main Office and Makati, BOI, DOJ, BOI–Special Investor’s Resident Visa Unit, and DOLE.
• Prepare and file petitions, motions, letters 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 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 BI circulars, memoranda, and other regulatory issuances necessary for immigration processing.
• Conduct verification of foreign nationals’ immigration records, including checks for derogatory records.
• Perform other immigration-related administrative and coordination tasks as may be assigned.

Education

4-year degree preferred (law/immigration-adjacent)

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. 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).
2. Prepare and file petitions, motions, letters (requests and notices), and resolutions with the appropriate regulatory bodies.
3. Endorse released documents from the BOI to the department for appropriate processing and action.
4. Assist lawyers and clients during administrative hearings related to clients’ expatriate visa applications.
5. Coordinate with and meets clients for fingerprinting and biometric data capture as required by immigration authorities.
6. Endorse client inquiries to the department’s Administrative Assistant for appropriate handling and follow-through.
7. Prepare and submit daily and monthly status reports, as required by the department.
8. Obtain and monitor relevant BI circulars, memoranda, and other regulatory issuances necessary for immigration processing.
9. Conduct verification of foreign nationals’ immigration records, including checks for derogatory records (e.g., watchlist, blacklist, and hold departure orders).
10. 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