Immigration Casework Specialist

Berry Appleman & Leiden; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

disability

life insurance

sick time

unlimited vacation

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) is seeking an Immigration Consultant to support high-volume casework and deliver day-to-day client services. You will manage case production, client communications, and documentation with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Reporting to senior staff, you’ll handle filings across NIV, IV, and PERM, coordinate with government agencies, and participate in ongoing training and process improvements. BAL values growth, teamwork, and service excellence.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of business immigration experience; OR a combination of education and experience that demonstrates readiness for the role.
• A bachelor’s degree with no prior experience is acceptable, or relevant business immigration experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for routine client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses to inquiries.
• Responsible for case production, including initiating, assessing, preparing, assembling, and filing high-volume immigration filings using established templates and case management system.
• Performs administrative duties including scanning and filing of complex immigration petitions and supporting documentation.
• Maintains accurate and complete case records, ensuring data integrity and responsiveness to client and attorney requests.
• Utilizes reports and dashboards to prioritize high volumes of work and meet deadlines.
• Drafts immigration forms and supporting letters for employment-based NIV, IV, and PERM petitions.
• Coordinates with government agencies (USCIS, DOL, DOS) to track status, respond to RFEs, and monitor deadlines.
• Builds foundational knowledge across all immigration case types and develops mastery in procedural requirements.
• Ensures compliance and helps update internal procedures following changes in immigration law and policy.
• Participates in internal training programs and contributes to process improvements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Communication

Organization & Time Management

Learning Agility

Technical Proficiency

Document & Data Management

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Professionalism

Process Adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

0–5 years of business immigration experience or equivalent

Job description

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) is seeking an Immigration Consultant to support high-volume casework and deliver day-to-day client services. You will manage case production, client communications, and documentation with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Reporting to senior staff, you’ll handle filings across NIV, IV, and PERM, coordinate with government agencies, and participate in ongoing training and process improvements. BAL values growth, teamwork, and service excellence.