Job Description

This is a growing in-house team that is expanding its paralegal/case management team. Candidates for the position should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in progressive/broad based U.S. business immigration practices. The role is ideal for an experienced U.S. immigration professional who can independently manage a high-volume caseload while serving as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Here’s just some of what you’ll do in this role:

Independently manage and prepare U.S. employment-based nonimmigrant (NIV) and immigrant (IV) visa filings with the U.S. Dept. of Labor, USCIS, and other government agencies
Gather and review immigration eligibility documents and strategically design individualized roadmaps that support colleagues from initial hire pursuant to nonimmigrant visa (H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-3, TN), through adjustment to permanent residence/green card
Develop high-quality, detailed, and customized support letters for H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, E-3, TN and other petitions/applications, including executive and managerial positions for filing with USCIS.
Review Requests for Evidence (“RFE”) and prepare persuasive responses/provide support up to petition adjudication
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on projects to enhance immigration operations and client service
Collaborate with the team to develop and maintain best practices aligned with evolving immigration regulations and business needs, optimizing the Company’s immigration sponsorship program
Interact with and advise senior leadership on complex immigration matters, delivering top-tier strategic immigration analysis
Engage in active brainstorming sessions and help develop and implement strategic resolutions to business challenges within the immigration scope
Serve as a U.S. immigration subject matter expert and provide holistic guidance and support to colleagues through their immigration journeys that align with their career growth

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

3+ years of progressive work experience preparing U.S. nonimmigrant visa filings (including H-1Bs, L-1A/L-1Bs, E-3s, and TNs), as well as US immigrant filings, including EB-2 and EB-3 I-140s, Multinational Manager and Adjustment of Status Applications
Excellent legal writing and editing skills, with a strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume caseload and prioritize competing deadlines
Ability to manage and timely deliver on the end-to-end case management cycle, from document review, drafting and filing immigration petitions, to performing administrative tasks, including ensuring accurate data entry in case management systems and communicating with clients on strategy/case processing details
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, communicate effectively with clients and government agencies, serve as a primary point of contact, and exercise sound judgment and discretion in sensitive matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with H-1B CAP electronic registration process
Experience with LawLogix case management system is a plus
Bachelor's Degree

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site .

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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