New Frontier Immigration Law

Immigration Attorney – Case Preparation

New Frontier Immigration Law

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Location Type: Remote

Location: India

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Salary

💰 $16,000 - $21,000 per month

About the role

  • Prepare and assemble complex immigration applications including I-130, I-485, I-751, I-601A, VAWA (I-360), U visa (I-918), T visa (I-914), SIJS petitions, asylum applications (I-589), and naturalization (N-400)
  • Review client intake information and organize supporting documentation (birth certificates, marriage certificates, police records, medical records, affidavits, etc.)
  • Draft cover letters, legal memoranda, and case summaries for attorney review
  • Prepare evidentiary exhibits and organize them according to USCIS filing requirements
  • Conduct legal research on immigration law, case precedents, country conditions, and USCIS policy guidance
  • Draft declarations, affidavits, and hardship statements for humanitarian cases
  • Research state-specific requirements for SIJS predicate orders and family court filings
  • Prepare legal briefs and memoranda on complex immigration issues
  • Prepare removal defense packages including asylum applications, cancellation of removal filings, and bond motions
  • Organize evidence for Immigration Court hearings (Master Calendar and Individual Hearings)
  • Draft motions to terminate, motions to reopen, and motions to reconsider
  • Compile country conditions evidence and expert witness materials
  • Review applications for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with USCIS requirements
  • Conduct internal quality checks before attorney final review
  • Ensure all deadlines are tracked and cases are filed timely
  • Maintain organized digital case files using Filevine case management software
  • Draft client correspondence and case status updates for attorney approval
  • Prepare interview preparation materials for USCIS interviews
  • Translate documents (if applicable language skills)
  • Provide detailed case notes and handoff summaries for U.S. attorneys each morning
  • Participate in virtual team meetings (may require flexibility for U.S. business hours occasionally)
  • Collaborate with U.S.-based paralegals and attorneys through Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms
  • Flag urgent issues or questions for attorney attention

Requirements

  • Licensed attorney (LLB + Bar Council enrollment in India)
  • Hands-on experience preparing these specific USCIS forms: I-589 (Asylum applications) I-360 (VAWA self-petitions) I-918 (U visa) OR I-914 (T visa)
  • Experience with removal defense / cancellation of removal
  • Previous work with U.S. law firms or U.S. immigration organizations
  • 3+ years legal experience
  • Fluent English (legal writing level)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
I-130I-485I-751I-601AVAWA (I-360)U visa (I-918)T visa (I-914)SIJS petitionsasylum applications (I-589)naturalization (N-400)
Soft Skills
legal researchdraftingorganizationattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationtime managementflexibilityclient correspondencecase management
Certifications
Licensed attorneyLLBBar Council enrollment