Immigration Attorney – Waiver Services
Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys
Immigration Attorney - Green Card Services
Ellis Porter - The Immigration Attorneys
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Part of a team of Attorneys and Case Managers helping clients navigate the US immigration system during a surge in green card filings.
- Work on employment-based immigration matters including I-140 Immigrant Petitions, I-485 Adjustment of Status applications, and Immigrant Visa Processing applications.
- Develop and implement legal strategies for employers and/or their international employees under direction of the practice team Director.
- Conduct in-depth conversations with clients to explain visa application processes and coordinate with clients to gather detailed supporting information and evidence.
- Answer client questions about application process steps, timelines and costs.
- Prepare and file green card related applications with the appropriate government offices, in collaboration with fellow Attorneys and Case Managers (paralegals).
- Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence (RFE) issued by government agencies.
- Research legal issues related to employment-based green card applications and stay informed on the latest immigration law developments.
- Correspond with other Attorneys and Case Managers within the firm to assist clients with needs that transcend practice groups.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Possess a Juris Doctor degree & are a member of any US State Bar.
- 2+ years of experience working in the employment-based immigration field as an attorney, including experience preparing I-140 Immigrant Petitions and I-485 AOS applications.
- Familiarity with the interplay between PERM Labor Certification concepts, nonimmigrant status concepts and I-140, AOS and Immigrant Visa concepts.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a busy caseload in an efficient manner and consistent with numerous inflexible legal deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate professionally and effectively with team members.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to break down complex legal concepts into language that is easy for clients to understand.
- Possess patience to conduct frequent, and sometimes somewhat repetitive, educational correspondence and/or calls with clients summarizing their application processes and answering their questions.
- High level of attention to detail, emotional intelligence, and empathy.
- Ability to deliver highly responsive and proactive client service.
- All work must be performed within the United States; candidates must be able to work in the U.S.
