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Legal Intern roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in law or a directly related field. Law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies all file H-1B petitions for legal interns, though cap-subject filings require employers to register in the annual lottery.
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We are a boutique immigration law office located in the city of Covina. Internship at our office offers a challenging and rewarding experience to provide students with an opportunity to explore the practice of law in a boutique firm environment. You'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals, applying your vision and talent to the shared goal of moving forward the dreams of immigrants coming to this country.
This is a paid internship. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required, with preference given to candidates available for over a year. After completing a one-year commitment, the position may be considered for conversion to a Legal Assistant role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work under attorney and case manager’s supervision to prepare filing documents
- Contact government agency to check case status
- Maintain internal database and update case status
- Prepare and update template documents
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Work on other ad hoc projects, including admin projects
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree; Pre-law student is preferred
- Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (speaking/reading/typing) is required
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook
- Ability to prioritize projects
- Attention to detail
- Office work experience preferred but not required
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates please reply to the posting with your resume and cover letter, or email to info@menglawgrp.com with your resume and cover letter. Please include “Job Application- Bilingual Legal Intern” in the subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Prior to making an offer of employment, our firm reserves the right to conduct a job-related background check. This may consist of prior employment verification, professional reference checks and/or criminal record check. Third-party services may be hired to perform these checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
We are a boutique immigration law office located in the city of Covina. Internship at our office offers a challenging and rewarding experience to provide students with an opportunity to explore the practice of law in a boutique firm environment. You'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals, applying your vision and talent to the shared goal of moving forward the dreams of immigrants coming to this country.
This is a paid internship. A minimum commitment of 6 months is required, with preference given to candidates available for over a year. After completing a one-year commitment, the position may be considered for conversion to a Legal Assistant role.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work under attorney and case manager’s supervision to prepare filing documents
- Contact government agency to check case status
- Maintain internal database and update case status
- Prepare and update template documents
- Process incoming and outgoing mail
- Work on other ad hoc projects, including admin projects
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s degree; Pre-law student is preferred
- Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (speaking/reading/typing) is required
- Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook
- Ability to prioritize projects
- Attention to detail
- Office work experience preferred but not required
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates please reply to the posting with your resume and cover letter, or email to info@menglawgrp.com with your resume and cover letter. Please include “Job Application- Bilingual Legal Intern” in the subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
*Prior to making an offer of employment, our firm reserves the right to conduct a job-related background check. This may consist of prior employment verification, professional reference checks and/or criminal record check. Third-party services may be hired to perform these checks.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Legal Intern
Verify your JD program meets requirements
H-1B eligibility for legal interns hinges on specialty occupation status. Confirm your law school program confers a U.S. JD or foreign equivalent recognized by USCIS, since paralegal or pre-law credentials alone won't satisfy the degree requirement.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Nonprofits affiliated with universities, government research organizations, and qualifying higher-education institutions are cap-exempt. They can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery, giving legal interns a direct path to sponsorship outside the April registration window.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by past H-1B LCA filings for legal roles using Migrate Mate. Seeing which law firms and corporate legal departments have filed for this occupation tells you where sponsorship is already established practice, not a one-off exception.
Request the LCA before signing your offer
Ask your prospective employer to share the certified Labor Condition Application before you accept. The LCA confirms the prevailing wage level and work location, and any discrepancy between the LCA and your offer letter creates compliance problems after filing.
Check prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Look up the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation code and work location using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Legal intern roles are classified under distinct SOC codes, and your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified wage level.
File I-129 well before your start date
USCIS allows H-1B petitions to be filed up to six months before the employment start date. For legal internships with a fixed summer or semester start, missing this window means your employer can't begin work authorization in time, even with premium processing.
H-1B Visa Legal Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Do legal intern positions qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Legal intern roles qualify when the employer requires a JD or equivalent law degree as a minimum for the position. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may reject the specialty occupation claim. The key is that the legal work itself must theoretically and practically require specialized legal education, not just professional experience.
Can a law firm sponsor an H-1B for a summer associate or intern?
Yes, law firms can sponsor H-1B petitions for summer associates and legal interns, provided the role meets specialty occupation criteria and the firm commits to paying the DOL prevailing wage for the full period of the LCA. Smaller firms sometimes decline due to the cost and administrative burden, so targeting firms with prior H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate narrows your search to employers already set up for sponsorship.
What happens to my H-1B status if my legal internship ends early?
If your employment ends before your H-1B approval period expires, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new H-1B-sponsoring employer, change status, or prepare to depart. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. USCIS doesn't automatically notify you when the grace period begins, so track your end date carefully.
Does bar passage affect H-1B eligibility for legal roles?
Bar passage isn't required for H-1B approval, but it matters practically. Some employers won't sponsor an H-1B for a legal intern who hasn't passed the bar because unlicensed attorneys have limited billable roles. If you're pre-bar, targeting positions explicitly structured as intern or law clerk roles, rather than associate attorney roles, improves both fit and petition defensibility with USCIS.
How do I find legal intern jobs where employers actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate to find legal intern roles filtered by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications for legal occupations. This surfaces firms and corporate legal departments with an established sponsorship track record, so you're not relying on an employer's word that they'll sponsor. Prioritizing employers with consistent filings reduces the risk of a last-minute refusal.