Senior Immigration Case Manager

BAL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) seeks a Senior Immigration Consultant to manage high‑volume filings, coordinate across teams, and support client relationships. You will draft forms, gather documents, liaise with agencies, and mentor junior staff while upholding compliance and process improvements.

This Chicago-based role emphasizes accuracy, proactive issue resolution, and effective workflow management within our immigration programs.

Qualifications

• Produces accurate, compliant, and timely casework across complex immigration filings.
• Supports client-specific program processes and ensures alignment across teams.
• Provides real-time feedback, guidance, and workflow support to team members.
• Recognizes recurring problems and communicates potential solutions to leadership.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of H‑1B, TN, L‑1, I‑140, AOS, PERM and RFEs.

Responsibilities

• Maintains client trackers, reviews reports, and coordinates with HR and internal teams.
• Manages high-volume filings using templates and proprietary tools.
• Drafts forms and support letters for a broad set of case types.
• Coordinates with government agencies to track status and deadlines.
• Provides onboarding and ongoing training for Immigration Consultant staff.

Skills

Case accuracy

Client coordination

Coaching quality

Issue escalation

Subject matter mastery

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Professional judgment

Process adherence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5–7 years immigration experience

Job description

Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL) seeks a Senior Immigration Consultant to manage high‑volume filings, coordinate across teams, and support client relationships. You will draft forms, gather documents, liaise with agencies, and mentor junior staff while upholding compliance and process improvements.

This Chicago-based role emphasizes accuracy, proactive issue resolution, and effective workflow management within our immigration programs.