Overview
This role is for an experienced U.S. immigration attorney to provide strategic legal guidance on business immigration matters to corporate clients. The position is fully remote within the United States and operates under an independent contractor agreement. The attorney will advise organizations and their employees on complex U.S. business immigration issues, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic legal advice on U.S. business immigration matters, 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, with 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 the United States.
- Flexible independent contractor arrangement with an initial one-year contract and potential for annual renewal.
- 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.
- Flexible part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with experienced legal professionals.
Location
- United States (100% remote)
- Must be authorized to practice law in the U.S. and reside in a state or province where such practice is permitted.