Overview
This opportunity is for an experienced U.S. immigration attorney based in Canada to provide strategic legal guidance on U.S. business immigration matters. The role is fully remote and operates under an independent contractor agreement. The attorney will advise corporate clients and their employees on complex immigration issues, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on U.S. business immigration, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Review and validate immigration case strategies to align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Review petitions, supporting documentation, and legal filings before submission to U.S. government authorities.
- Lead legal consultations with corporate clients and foreign national employees, offering practical guidance throughout the immigration process.
- Advise on a wide range of employment-based immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visas (H-1B, L-1, E, TN), immigrant visa categories, PERM labor certifications, naturalization, and related applications.
- Identify legal risks and recommend effective, compliant immigration strategies tailored to each client's needs.
- Maintain high standards of legal accuracy, professionalism, and client service while managing multiple matters simultaneously.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Active U.S. bar license in any U.S. state.
- Authorization to practice U.S. law in the state or province of residence.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing U.S. attorney.
- At least 3 years of focused experience in U.S. business immigration law.
- Advanced expertise in one or more areas of employment-based U.S. immigration.
- Strong knowledge of immigration regulations, legal procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, legal drafting, communication, and client relationship management skills.
- Strong attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and ability to manage complex legal matters independently.
- Availability to commit approximately 20 hours per week under an independent contractor agreement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Fully remote position based in Canada.
- Flexible independent contractor arrangement with an initial one-year contract and potential for annual renewal.
- Part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.
- Opportunity to advise leading corporate clients on complex U.S. business immigration matters.
- Exposure to sophisticated cross-border legal work in an international business environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with experienced legal professionals.
Location
- Remote position based in Canada
- Must have authorization to practice U.S. law in the state or province of residence