Business Immigration Attorney

Business Immigration Attorney

Join the New Frontier Immigration Law team and help change the lives of 1 million undocumented immigrants in the USA. Our mid-sized law firm in Phoenix, AZ is committed to humanitarian-based immigration and finding innovative solutions for seemingly impossible problems.

Are you ready to join one of the fastest-growing law firms in the US, where incredible opportunities await? Here, we don't just offer a job: we provide an environment that challenges you to become the best version of yourself.

About the Role

We are a fast-growing, mission-driven immigration law firm seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Business Immigration Attorney based locally in the Phoenix, AZ area.

Our firm specializes in pioneering pathways for DACA recipients and foreign nationals to secure their green cards through career advancement and employment sponsorship. In this role, you will lead complex employment-based immigration matters from initial consultation through final filing. As an AZ-based team member, you will also provide critical in-person client representation at local USCIS field offices.

This position is ideal for an attorney with a background in high-volume, process-driven immigration environments who excels at strategic case handling, complex visa petitions (including EB-5), and high-touch client advisory.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Consultations & Strategy: Conduct thorough legal evaluations with prospective and existing clients to build tailored employment-based immigration strategies (NIW, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 PERM, EB-5, etc.).
• End-to-End Case Management: Direct cases from start to finish—including strategy formulation, legal drafting, evidence review, and submission to USCIS and the Department of Labor (DOL).
• USCIS Interview Preparation & Representation: Prepare clients for local USCIS interviews and provide strong, in-person legal representation at Arizona field offices.
• Specialized Petitions & Investor Visas: Oversee and review filings across key corporate categories, including NIW, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 (PERM), L-1, TN, and EB-5 investor petitions.
• Legal Advocacy & RFE Responses: Draft persuasive legal briefs, support letters, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Audit Notices, and NOIDs.
• Team Collaboration & Operations: Work closely with paralegals, legal assistants, and case managers to ensure accurate data entry, strict workflow compliance, and timely filings.
• Policy & Compliance: Stay current on evolving USCIS/DOL policies, precedents, and regulatory changes impacting employment-based and investor petitions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education & Bar Admission: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in good standing (any US state bar; Arizona bar membership preferred or eligible for local court/field office practice).
• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated experience in Business & Employment-Based Immigration Law.
• Location: Must be locally based in Arizona (or in the Phoenix area) to conduct in-person client interview coverage at local field offices.
• Core Practice Area Strengths: Proven track record of handling end-to-end filings for:
• EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 PERM, and National Interest Waivers (NIW).
• Non-immigrant worker visas: L-1, TN, H-1B, O-1.
• High-Volume Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume caseloads efficiently without sacrificing legal quality or missing deadlines.
• Communication & Advocacy: Exceptional legal writing, analytical skills, and empathetic client interaction skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EB-5 Investor Petitions (I-526 / I-829 / I-956F workflows) is a major plus.
• Prior experience practicing within a high-volume corporate immigration law firm or legal department (e.g., Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL), Fragomen, WR Immigration, or similar national firms).
• Specific experience or passion for working with DACA recipients transitioning to employment-based permanent residency.
• Familiarity with modern immigration case management platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $85,000 – $120,000 annually DOE
• PTO: 3 weeks of paid time off per year plus firm-designated holidays
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental insurance package
• Retirement: 401(k) program with company match
• Growth: Performance-based bonuses and clear pathways for career advancement