Job Description
Business Immigration Associate
Manage a broad range of employment-based immigration matters, including immigrant visa (IV), nonimmigrant visa (NIV), and PERM labor certification cases. Counsel multinational, corporate, and individual clients on U.S. business immigration strategies and compliance requirements. Prepare and file NIV petitions, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, and other employment-based visa classifications. Handle all aspects of employment-based immigrant visa matters, including PERM labor certifications, I-140 immigrant petitions, and adjustment of status applications. Advise clients on case strategy, eligibility assessments, and complex immigration issues affecting foreign national employees. Draft and review immigration filings, legal support letters, responses to requests for evidence (RFEs), and other submissions to U.S. immigration agencies. Partner closely with human resources, mobility, talent acquisition, and in-house legal teams to support workforce planning and international mobility initiatives. Conduct legal research and provide guidance on evolving immigration laws, regulations, and agency policies. Manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining exceptional client service and attention to detail. Assist with immigration compliance matters, including I-9 audits, public access files, prevailing wage requirements, and related regulatory obligations. Mentor and oversee paralegals and support staff in the preparation and management of immigration matters. Build and maintain strong client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor on business immigration and global mobility issues. Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to support cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and other business initiatives with immigration implications. Participate in business development efforts, client presentations, and thought leadership initiatives related to employment-based immigration law.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | New York, New York |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $131,029–$155,988 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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