Immigration Attorney - Employment Immigration

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Professional growth opportunity

Collaborative on-site team

Résumé du poste

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Employment-Based Immigration Attorney for its San Diego office. The role focuses exclusively on employment-based immigrant visa matters, including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of PERM and I-140 experience from start to adjudication. The position offers a competitive base salary, professional growth opportunities within a specialized immigration practice, and an on-site collaborative team

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California bar in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of employment-based immigration law experience.
• Experience with PERM Labor Certifications, I-140, EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 petitions.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage employment-based green card matters (EB-1/EB-2/EB-3).
• Prepare and file PERM Labor Certification applications.
• Draft and file I-140 Immigrant Petitions.
• Prepare NIW petitions when applicable.
• Advise corporate clients on immigration strategies.
• Draft support letters and petition briefs.
• Respond to RFEs and NOIDs.
• Collaborate with HR and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with DOL/USCIS regulations.
• Monitor priority dates and assist with status adjustments.

Connaissances

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar License

2+ years EB immigration experience

PERM Labor Certifications

I-140 Petitions

EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 Petitions

NIW experience

Legal writing & research

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $200,000, based on experience and case volume capability
• Professional growth opportunity within a specialized immigration law practice
• Collaborative, on-site team environment in San Diego, CA

Employment-Based Immigration Attorney

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 – $200,000, based on experience and case volume capability
• Professional growth opportunity within a specialized immigration law practice
• Collaborative, on-site team environment in San Diego, CA

Job Summary

An established immigration law firm is seeking an experienced Employment-Based Immigration Attorney to join its San Diego office. This position focuses exclusively on employment-based immigrant visa matters, including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience managing PERM labor certifications and I-140 petitions from initiation through final adjudication.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage employment-based green card matters, including EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions.
• Prepare and file PERM Labor Certification applications.
• Draft and file I-140 Immigrant Petitions.
• Prepare National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, when applicable.
• Advise corporate clients on employment-based immigration strategies.
• Draft legal support letters and detailed petition briefs.
• Respond to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs).
• Work directly with HR representatives and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and USCIS regulations.
• Monitor priority dates and assist with adjustment of status strategy.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license in good standing (California preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of employment-based immigration law experience.
• Demonstrated experience with:
• PERM Labor Certifications
• I-140 Immigrant Petitions
• EB-1 Petitions
• EB-2 Petitions (NIW experience preferred)
• EB-3 Petitions
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience advising corporate clients is preferred.

About The Company

Our client is a well-established immigration law firm dedicated exclusively to employment-based immigration. They help employers hire and retain top global talent while guiding foreign nationals through the employment-based green card process. Their team combines deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach, providing strategic immigration solutions that support both businesses and individuals navigating complex U.S. immigration laws.,