Senior Business Immigration Specialist

Smith, Gambrell, & Russell • Full-time • Atlanta, Georgia, USA • 4h ago

Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, a global business law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Business Immigration Specialist to support its Immigration Department and work closely with attorneys on a wide range of complex employment-based immigration matters. The ideal candidate will bring strong business immigration experience and the ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced law firm environment. This role will also assist immigration attorneys in assessing immigration options for corporate clients, obtaining U.S. work authorization for foreign nationals, and maintaining valid visa status for clients’ foreign national populations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and manage employment-based immigration petitions and applications, including:
PERM
I-140 immigrant petitions
Adjustment of Status (AOS) and Consular Processing (CP)
H-1B
L-1
E-1/E-2
TN
Other nonimmigrant and immigrant employment-based matters
Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and other government correspondence
Independently manage assigned caseloads and ensure timely completion of filings and case milestones
Prepare labor certification documents and oversee the labor certification recruitment process
Prepare letters in support of visa petitions
Collect, review, and organize supporting evidence and visa documentation from clients
Communicate professionally with clients regarding case status, documentation, and filing requirements
Maintain correspondence with clients and provide regular status updates
Conduct case audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
Maintain contact with government agencies, including USCIS, DOL, and U.S. consulates/embassies
Research visa application procedures, requirements, and changes in immigration laws, policies, and procedures
Maintain accurate case records and client databases, including tracking approval and validity dates of visa petitions
Utilize immigration case management and tracking systems to manage workflow and documentation
Assist attorneys and team members with additional immigration-related projects

Bachelor’s degree preferred
5+ years of U.S. employment-based immigration experience , preferably in a law firm or corporate immigration practice
Strong experience handling complex business immigration matters from initiation through filing
Experience in temporary work visas (including but not limited to L-1A, L-1B, E-2, E-1, H-1B, O-1), PERM labor certifications, employment-based immigrant visas, consular representation, adjustment of status applications, and U.S. citizenship
Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and highly analytical
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional client-service mindset and ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with immigration tracking and case management systems
Ability to be onsite every day; no remote