Immigration Attorney Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Immigration attorney roles sit at the intersection of law and compliance, making them one of the more sponsorship-accessible legal positions in the U.S. Most openings require a J.D. and bar admission, and employers frequently sponsor H-1B visa or TN visas for qualified foreign-educated lawyers who meet specialty occupation standards.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as an Immigration Attorney
Verify your foreign law degree equivalency
H-1B specialty occupation requires a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's or higher in a directly related field. If you hold a foreign L.L.B. or J.D., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before applying, USCIS will scrutinize foreign degree equivalency closely for attorney roles.
Target law firms with active H-1B history
Use Migrate Mate to find law firms and corporate legal departments with verified LCA filing history for immigration attorney roles, so you're applying to employers who have actually sponsored this position before, not guessing at willingness.
Distinguish TN eligibility from H-1B requirements
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the USMCA lawyer category, which requires a first professional law degree and bar admission in one country. TN has no cap or lottery, making it faster than H-1B for eligible nationals at the consulate.
Confirm state bar admission before the offer stage
Many law firms will not file an H-1B petition for an attorney who isn't barred in at least one U.S. state. Sit for the bar exam in a state that permits foreign-educated lawyer applicants, New York and California both allow this, before entering salary negotiations.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary expectations
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing wage for your location and role level. Pull the DOL prevailing wage for Legal Occupations in your target city using OFLC Wage Search so you can spot underpayment offers that would fail LCA certification.
Anticipate the LCA public access file requirement
Once your employer files your LCA with DOL, they're required to maintain a public access file and post notice at your work location. Ask during the offer stage whether the firm has an established LCA compliance process, gaps here cause RFEs and denials at USCIS.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do immigration attorney jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Attorney roles qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at minimum a J.D., which is a bachelor's-equivalent or higher in a specific field. USCIS has consistently recognized law as a specialty occupation, but your employer still needs to document that the specific position requires the degree, a general "legal assistant" title would not meet this standard.
Can a foreign-educated lawyer get H-1B sponsorship without a U.S. bar license?
It's difficult but not impossible. Some employers sponsor H-1B petitions for foreign legal professionals in research, compliance, or law clerk roles that don't require active practice. However, most U.S. law firms require at least one state bar admission before filing. Passing a reciprocity-eligible state bar exam before job searching significantly improves your sponsorship options.
Which visa types are realistic for immigration attorney roles?
H-1B is the most common path for non-TN-eligible nationals. Canadian and Mexican lawyers can use the TN visa under the USMCA lawyer category without entering a lottery. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is an option at academic institutions or think tanks with designated sponsors. O-1A is available for attorneys with demonstrated extraordinary ability in the legal field.
How do I find law firms that actually sponsor visas for attorney roles?
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for immigration attorney and legal positions. This surfaces firms that have already filed H-1B or other work visa petitions for similar roles, so you're not cold-approaching employers who have never sponsored before.
Does a foreign L.L.B. count as equivalent to a U.S. J.D. for USCIS purposes?
USCIS evaluates foreign degrees on a case-by-case basis. A three-year L.L.B. from a common-law country is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. J.D. when accompanied by a credential evaluation report from a recognized evaluation agency. Including a strong evaluation upfront in the H-1B petition reduces the risk of an RFE on educational equivalency.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Immigration Attorney jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.