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Immigration Paralegal

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barnes logoBarnes · Chicago
$65K–$95K/yrFull-timeOn-site2mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate expertise in procedural and processing requirements for various business non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions and applications, including but not limited to H, L, TN, O, E, PERM, I-140, AOS, etc.
  • Exhibit proficiency in procedural and processing requirements for other visa petitions and applications, such as K-1, I-130, N-400, DACA, etc.
  • Independently analyze case documents and prepare immigration applications for attorney review and submission.
  • Take ownership of your case docket, ensuring timely communication with clients and attorneys.
  • Stay up to date with immigration developments and share information with the team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent training, education, and experience.
  • Previous experience in preparing business immigration applications, including a demonstrated understanding of visa petitions such as H, L, TN, O, E, PERM, I-140, AOS, K-1, I-130, N-400, DACA, etc.
  • Experience with other types of immigration matters is a plus.
  • Excellent multitasking and time management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling a high volume of cases.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse professionals.
  • We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.
  • Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Additional Information

Barnes & Thornburg is seeking an Immigration Paralegal to join our growing Immigration and Global Mobility Services practice group.


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