US Immigration Paralegal (H-1B, L-1, EB-5)

About the role

A team augmentation company is seeking an experienced US immigration paralegal to support a US immigration law firm. The role focuses on substantive legal work, not a combined legal or executive assistant position, and involves preparing and filing H-1B and L-1 petitions, with some family-based immigration work. It is a dedicated 40-hour-per-week position on US Eastern Time, fully remote.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble H-1B petitions, including cap, extension, amendment and transfer cases, together with Labor Condition Applications (LCAs).
• Prepare L-1A and L-1B intracompany transferee petitions, including evidence of the qualifying relationship, role and employment history.
• Support EB-5 investor matters, including document collection, source-of-funds evidence and petition preparation.
• Prepare family-based filings such as I-130 and I-485, and draft support letters, cover letters and exhibit lists.
• Compile complete filing packages for attorney review and help draft responses to RFEs and other USCIS notices.
• Gather documents from corporate clients, HR contacts and beneficiaries, and track case status, receipts and deadlines in the case management system.
• Communicate with clients and the attorney team by email and Microsoft Teams, and stay current on immigration regulations and USCIS updates.

Required profile

• Degree in Law, Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies, or an equivalent legal or paralegal diploma.
• Hands-on experience preparing and filing H-1B and L-1 petitions; about a year of experience in other US visa categories is also considered.
• EB-5 and family-based immigration experience is highly desirable and advantageous respectively.
• Excellent written and spoken English, strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines, work independently remotely and work full-time on US Eastern Time.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of USCIS forms, filing procedures, evidentiary requirements and RFE responses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with INSZoom or other immigration case management software is advantageous.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package paid in foreign currency.
• Fully remote work.
• Regular initiatives for training and professional development.