Immigration Associate

Jackson Lewis P.C.

$192K — $235K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • 2-7 years of experience in employment-based immigration
  • Expertise in non-immigrant visa petitions (H-1B, L-1, O-1, etc.)
  • Knowledge of immigrant visa filings (PERM, EB-1)
  • J-1 waiver experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Advise and counsel clients on immigration laws
  • Represent employers in immigration petitions
  • Prepare and submit PERM labor certifications
  • File non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions
  • Handle adjustment of status applications
  • Supervise paralegals in petition preparation

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonuses
  • Located in White Plains, NY
Full Job Description
This position will sit in our White Plains, NY location.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Should have strong employment-related (corporate) Immigration experience.
  • Advise, counsel and train clients on a wide range of immigration laws and regulations.
  • Represent employers before administrative agencies in a broad range of employment-based immigration petitions and applications.
  • Prepare and submit PERM labor certifications
  • Prepare and file nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions
  • Prepare and file adjustment of status applications
  • Supervise and guide paralegals in the preparation of nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and applications.

Skills and Educations Requirements:
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials
  • At least 2-7 years' experience handling all aspects of employment-based immigration
  • Experience must include non-immigrant visa petitions, with an emphasis on H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-1/2/3 and TN Filings
  • Experience with immigrant visa filings, including PERM, EB-1 categories and AOS
  • J-1 waiver experience a plus


The expected salary range for this position is between $$192,500 - $235,000. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Jackson Lewis offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
  • Firm-paid holidays, vacation and sick time
  • Employee assistance program and other firm benefits


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