Business Immigration Paralegal

Corporate Immigration Partners, PC

Business Immigration Paralegal joining a remote-first legal team delivering strategic immigration solutions. Analyzing and preparing immigration petitions for clients with excellent service delivery.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $40,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure effective document intake: review documents for validity and analyze immigration status based on documents provided
Be accountable for drafting and reviewing immigration forms and letters based on analysis of case details, documents, and individual qualifications, as per strict deadlines for a range of NIV, PERM and IV applications (end to end)
Applying strong attention to detail, ensure immigration petitions are prepared efficiently and accurately
Flag any potential/foreseeable case-related issues with Attorney in a timely manner
Draft responses to requests for evidence as guided
Utilize online immigration case tracking system to monitor case status and activities on a daily basis
Coordinate with Client Support Specialists for printing, scanning, and posting of cases and service requests
Respond to client communication requests – either via client contact or directly with the foreign national
Prioritize daily workload based on fluctuating client deadlines, whilst maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency
Flag any ideas for process improvements and modifications to appropriate Attorney/Case Manager
Assist other team members with case or document preparation, as required
Contribute to positive team morale, even within a remote work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed Bachelor’s Degree – highly desirable
At least 1 year of experience working as an Immigration Paralegal drafting employment-based petitions
Intermediate level proficiency with MS Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word)
Experience with drafting petitions for H1B, L, TN, O-1, and/or experience with drafting green card processes (I-140 and AOS), and end-to-end PERM applications preferred
Experience working with a high volume of active and inactive cases at any one time
Experience communicating directly with (HR staff) and/or foreign nationals regarding case requirements, including work on key accounts/clients
You have genuine interest in US immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including spelling and grammar
Sharp eye for attention to detail to ensure consistent accuracy of work
Ability to follow due process, templates, and to adapt to evolving innovation within the Firm, and industry.
Ability to collaborate with others as part of a team.
You have excellent organizational skills and are able to meet deadlines.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and prioritize caseload.
A genuine interest in U.S. immigration, with a desire to treat clients & foreign nationals with respect and an empathetic approach.
Uphold all of CIP, PC's core values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exceptional legal service and support
Work-life balance for employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

immigration forms draftingNIV applicationsPERM applicationsIV applicationsH1B petitionsL petitionsTN petitionsO-1 petitionsI-140 processesAOS processes

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skillsteam collaborationempathyability to meet deadlinesprocess improvementclient communicationadaptabilitypositive team morale

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree