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Immigration Paralegal

CCG Business Solutions, LLC, Detroit, MI, United States


CCG Talent Management is a business solutions company. We provide business consulting and talent placement services. Our team understands the principles of connecting purpose to business and career placement. The Talent ManagementDivision is currently seeking a Immigration Paralegal.

Job Description The Immigration Paralegal must be able to file various applications and petitions with the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"), U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("USCBP"), U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement ("USICE"), U.S. Department of State ("USDOS") and the U.S. Department of Labor ("USDOL").

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Maintain tickler system/database for timely filing of extensions, petitions, and applications.

Knowledgeable regarding the concepts, practices, and procedures of Treaty U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (formerly "NAFTA") and DHS and related government agencies.

Draft and coordinate applications and petitions for filing with USCIS, USCBP and USDOL including Consular filings processed by USDOS such as:

TN Applications

H-1B Petitions

H-4 Applications

H-3 Petitions

J-1 Petitions

L-IA/L-IB Petitions

Blanket L Petitions

Request for Evidence filings

E Visa Applications

Petitions

Appeals on denial of petitions or applications

Fiancé Visa Petitions/Applications

PERM Applications

Immigrant Petitions

Adjustment of Status/Consular Process filings

Nonimmigrant Visa Applications

Waiver Applications

Green Card renewal filings

Naturalization Applications

Draft letters and affidavits supporting applications and petitions.

Obtain and organize documents supporting applications and petitions.

Research availability of foreign documents (i.e. birth, military, prison, and police record(s) and assist clients in obtaining them. Coordinate certification of foreign documents.

Coordinate translation of foreign documents.

Coordinate equivalency and evaluations of foreign degrees.

Qualifications

Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Intermediate to advanced experience using INS ZOOM.

Paralegal Certification from an ABA approved program preferred.

This is an experienced position that requires 5 to 10 years Paralegal experience with demonstrated abilities in most major areas of responsibility.

Additional Information

$60,000 - $85,000 salary, based on year classification.

Discretionary merit bonuses may also be awarded.

Our benefits include:

Virtual Wellness Platform

Flexible Work Schedule

Lawyer Flexible Practice/Reduced Schedule Program

Employee Assistance Program with onsite counseling

Paid Time-Off

Unlimited Vacation

Pregnancy Loss Paid Leave

Retail Discount Programs

Entertainment Venue Discount Program

Banking & Financial Institution Relationships

Discounted Home Office Equipment

Work Anniversary Recognition

Medical Coverage Health Savings Account with generous Firm Bonus

Vision Coverage

Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Income Protection

Long Term Care Insurance

401(k) with 3% Firm Employer Contribution

Paid Parking

Flexible Spending Program

Professional Dues

Associate Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program

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