Immigration

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

  • Draft applications and petitions for filing with Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and the Department of Labor (DOL)

  • Coordinate filing of applications and petitions with officials at INS and DOL.

  • 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 records) and assist clients in obtaining them. Coordinate certification of foreign documents.

  • Coordinate translation of foreign documents.

  • Coordinate equivalency evaluations of foreign degrees.

  • Research immigrant and nonimmigrant visa alternatives.

  • Prepare client for INS interviews.

  • Obtain monthly visa numbers from the State Department.

  • Function as liaison between INS, DOL, and attorneys.


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