Immigration Lawyer - US Immigration

About BorderPass

BorderPass is one of the fastest-growing companies in North America, on a mission to simplify global mobility. We help international students and workers navigate complex immigration processes by combining licensed legal expertise with powerful technology. Students, employers, and institutions around the world use BorderPass to manage immigration applications, compliance, and settlement services through one integrated platform.

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

About the Role

We are looking for an immigration lawyer licensed to practice in the United States to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate has approximately 3+ years of post-bar experience in US immigration law and has worked hands-on with both student and work visa applications, as well as employment-based permanent residence pathways.

This role will support a range of US-bound immigration matters, as well as supporting the team to build our legal technology, all while operating within BorderPass' case management model.

You will collaborate closely with other lawyers, operations teams, and product stakeholders, contributing practical immigration expertise while maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal review, strategy, and oversight on US immigration matters, including student, work, and employment-based permanent residence pathways
• Review and validate application materials prepared through the BorderPass platform
• Communicate with clients to explain legal requirements, timelines, and next steps in clear, practical terms
• Collaborate with internal legal, operations, and product teams to improve workflows and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal immigration regulations (USCIS, DOL, DOS) and state bar professional obligations
• Contribute to the development of scalable legal processes within a technology-enabled environment

What We're Looking For

• Licensed lawyer in good standing with a US state bar
• Three or more years of post-bar experience in US immigration law
• Practical experience working on a range of immigration matters, including end-to-end guidance on F-1 student status (OPT/CPT), nonimmigrant work visas (e.g., H-1B, O-1, L-1, TN), and employment-based xhyhwjd green card pathways (PERM, I-140, adjustment of status)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused, responsive, and comfortable explaining complex legal concepts
• Interest in working within a technology-driven legal services platform

Why Join BorderPass?

• Be part of one of the fastest-growing companies in North America
• Work alongside lawyers, engineers, and operators building the future of immigration services
• High-ownership role with exposure to a broad range of US immigration matters
• Flexible work environment with competitive compensation
• Opportunity to help scale a national immigration platform while maintaining strong legal rigour