H-1B Visa Immigration Attorney Jobs
Immigration Attorney jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of specialty occupation law and immigration compliance. Employers filing I-129 petitions for attorneys must certify a Juris Doctor as the minimum degree requirement and meet prevailing wage obligations under a certified LCA. Roles in corporate immigration practice, removal defense, and policy work are actively sponsored.
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Get Access To All JobsWho we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.
Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.
We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!
In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
Overview:
Reporting to a Partner or Senior Associate, Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent clients in all aspects of business immigration law.
- Maintain a high-level of communication with all clients.
- Oversee and manage a team of legal assistants in case preparation work.
- Assign and prioritize case work and projects as needed.
- Train Immigration Assistants and Paralegals.
- Establish and maintain case work quality and consistency throughout the office.
- Liaise with other attorneys in the firm and share all information regarding case preparation.
- Maintain accuracy to high volume, rapid turnover caseload.
- Participate in other office projects as assigned.
- Correspond with the client and the individual employee during the intake process.
- Assist clients/employees with technical issues in completing the questionnaires and submitting documents.
- Guide clients and employees through the intake process, enlisting client services as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically at least 1+ year(s) as a practicing corporate immigration attorney.
- J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills. Secondary language skills a plus.
- Excellent organization and computer skills required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily.
- Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- Must be able to prioritize, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
- A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
- Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
- Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.
In accordance with New York City’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this position in New York is between $153,000 and $162,500.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Who we are: BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. We pursue the exceptional in all that we do, but never at the expense of our values. There’s no denying our work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but we’re up for the challenge. We love the balance of hard work and fun – so, you’ll see us in jeans as we shatter glass ceilings and conventional stereotypes. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected. We seek opportunities to be of service to others and our communities. We are committed to your growth and development and want to set you up for success here at BAL and beyond.
Who you are: You are looking for work that has a purpose. You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done. You learn quickly. You move fast. You embrace challenge and detail as well as creative thinking. You believe you have something unique to contribute and you aren’t afraid to raise your hand. You understand that powering human achievement is ultimately about impacting a real person. You are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone has a spot and is genuinely welcome.
We’re better together: A bright, driven person like you and an industry-leading powerhouse like BAL? It’s a perfect combination! We truly want to see you succeed here and become an integral part of our mission to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Come be a part of something special, where you can have an impact and be valued just for being you!
In addition to competitive pay, a discretionary annual bonus, and a supportive, team-oriented culture, we offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, sick time, unlimited vacation, and 401(k) with company match.
Overview:
Reporting to a Partner or Senior Associate, Associate Attorneys are responsible for managing Immigration Assistants and Paralegals in the filing of assigned immigration case work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent clients in all aspects of business immigration law.
- Maintain a high-level of communication with all clients.
- Oversee and manage a team of legal assistants in case preparation work.
- Assign and prioritize case work and projects as needed.
- Train Immigration Assistants and Paralegals.
- Establish and maintain case work quality and consistency throughout the office.
- Liaise with other attorneys in the firm and share all information regarding case preparation.
- Maintain accuracy to high volume, rapid turnover caseload.
- Participate in other office projects as assigned.
- Correspond with the client and the individual employee during the intake process.
- Assist clients/employees with technical issues in completing the questionnaires and submitting documents.
- Guide clients and employees through the intake process, enlisting client services as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Typically at least 1+ year(s) as a practicing corporate immigration attorney.
- J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
- Must have excellent English writing and oral communication skills. Secondary language skills a plus.
- Excellent organization and computer skills required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
- Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily.
- Able to perform general office administrative activities: copying, filing, delivering and using the telephone.
- Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Regular and on-time attendance.
- Must be able to prioritize, schedule and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
- A certain degree of creativity and flexibility is required.
- Hours may exceed 40 hours per week.
- Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.
In accordance with New York City’s Wage Transparency Law, the expected salary range for this position in New York is between $153,000 and $162,500.
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law.
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Berry Appleman & Leiden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of BAL to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. BAL prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
BAL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. BAL is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a current executed Recruitment Services Agreement. In the event a recruiter or agency submits an unsolicited resume or candidate without an agreement, BAL reserves the right to pursue and hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of BAL. If your agency would like to be considered as a potential recruiting partner, please forward your contact information to Recruitment@BAL.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Immigration Attorney
Align your JD to specialty occupation criteria
USCIS evaluates whether your role requires a specific bachelor's-level or higher degree in a directly related field. For Immigration Attorney positions, your Juris Doctor is the qualifying credential. Document how your law school curriculum directly maps to your practice area duties before your employer files.
Target firms with dedicated immigration practice groups
Corporate law firms with standalone immigration departments file H-1B visa petitions for attorneys more routinely than general practice firms. Look for employers whose own practice involves advising clients on H-1B compliance. Use Migrate Mate to identify firms with verified H-1B visa LCA sponsorship history in legal occupations.
Verify bar admission before the I-129 is filed
Your employer needs to list your licensing jurisdiction on the LCA and I-129 petition. If you're awaiting bar results, clarify with your employer whether they'll file under a supervised attorney role or wait for admission. USCIS scrutinizes unlicensed attorney petitions more closely.
Confirm your worksite city matches the certified LCA
Each office location where you'll work requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing the prevailing wage for that metropolitan area. If your firm operates across multiple cities, clarify which worksite is your primary location before the petition is filed. A mismatch triggers a compliance violation.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark prevailing wages by city
Immigration attorney prevailing wages vary significantly across metropolitan areas. Run your SOC code through OFLC Wage Search for every city you're considering. Firms offering wages below the Level I or Level II threshold for your location may face LCA certification issues that delay or block your petition.
Plan your status timeline around the 6-year cap
H-1B status is capped at six years total across initial three-year grants and extensions. If your employer is a law firm with a partnership track, confirm they'll support a green card filing before you exhaust your H-1B time. PERM labor certification timelines can run two or more years.
H-1B Visa Immigration Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Immigration Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Immigration Attorney positions require a Juris Doctor, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement that the role demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. USCIS consistently treats licensed attorney roles as specialty occupations, provided the employer's petition documents that law degree-level knowledge is a normal minimum for entry into the position.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Immigration Attorney positions?
Corporate law firms with dedicated immigration practice groups, in-house legal departments at multinational corporations, and nonprofit immigration advocacy organizations are the most active sponsors. Government contractors and consulting firms with regulatory compliance teams also file. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filings specifically in legal occupations, searchable by city and practice area.
How does the H-1B cap selection process affect Immigration Attorney candidates?
Most private law firm and corporate legal department roles are subject to the annual H-1B cap and require selection in the registration process. The selection rules have changed recently, so confirm current mechanics directly with USCIS. Roles at qualifying nonprofit legal aid organizations or universities may be cap-exempt, which eliminates the registration step entirely and allows filing at any time of year.
Can I work at multiple law firm office locations on a single H-1B petition?
No. Each worksite location where you perform attorney duties requires a separately certified LCA listing the prevailing wage for that specific metropolitan area. If your firm has offices in New York and Chicago and expects you to work from both, your employer must file multiple LCAs before USCIS can approve a petition covering both worksites. Working from an uncertified location creates a compliance violation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one law firm to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a noncap petition on your behalf, as long as your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new firm must file a fresh I-129 and a new certified LCA for your worksite. You don't need to restart the cap process, but there's no grace period if the new petition isn't filed before you leave your current employer.