Immigration Paralegal- 3130512

ImmigrationJobs; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Immigration Paralegal to join their Detroit office. This dynamic role involves managing immigration applications and petitions, working with various government agencies, and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. The position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility after an initial orientation period. Candidates should have at least 5 years of paralegal experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in immigration filing processes. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a paralegal with immigration applications.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA approved program preferred.

Responsibilities

• File applications and petitions with various U.S. immigration agencies.
• Maintain a tickler system for timely filing of extensions and petitions.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Independent Work

INS ZOOM

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

INS ZOOM

Job description

Job Title: Immigration Paralegal

Location: Detroit, MI 48226

Salary/Payrate: $70-$90K annually plus a performance-based bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days a week remote after initial orientation period)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced, employment-based Immigration Paralegal at their offices in Detroit, MI 48226. This role is on a full-time, direct hire basis and will pay an annual salary of $75K to $90K, dependent on experience, plus a performance-based bonus and competitive benefits package. The position will allow for a hybrid work week (after an initial orientation period) with 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a paralegal as well as extensive experience with filing immigration applications, petitions and appeals.

Position Summary

File various applications and petitions with the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“USCBP”), U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (“USICE”), U.S. Department of State (“USDOS”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“USDOL”).

Responsibilities

• Maintain tickler system/database for timely filing of extensions, petitions, and applications.
• Knowledgeable regarding the concepts, practices, and procedures of Treaty U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (formerly “NAFTA”) and DHS and related government agencies.

Draft and coordinate applications and petitions for filing with USCIS, USCBP, and USDOL including consular filings processed by USDOS such as:

• TN Applications
• H-1B Petitions
• H-4 Applications
• H-3 Petitions
• J-1 Petitions
• L-IA/L-IB Petitions
• Blanket L Petitions
• Request for Evidence filings
• E Visa Applications
• Petitions
• Appeals on denial of petitions or applications
• Fiancé Visa Petitions/Applications
• PERM Applications
• Immigrant Petitions
• Adjustment of Status/Consular Process filings
• Nonimmigrant Visa Applications
• Waiver Applications
• Green Card renewal filings
• Naturalization Applications
• Draft letters and affidavits supporting applications and petitions.
• Obtain and organize documents supporting applications and petitions.
• Research availability of foreign documents (i.e., birth, military, prison, and police record(s)) and assist clients in obtaining certification of foreign documents.
• Coordinate translation of foreign documents.
• Coordinate equivalency and evaluations of foreign degrees.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate to advanced experience using INS ZOOM.

Education, Experience, and/or Training

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certification from an ABA approved program preferred.
• This is an experienced position that requires a minimum of 5+ years’ Paralegal experience with demonstrated abilities in most major areas of responsibility.