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As an experienced US Immigration Counsel, you will help companies address the challenges associated with managing today’s globally mobile workforce. Deel’s immigration team helps companies and their employees obtain the appropriate work authorisation in the United States and assist with the nonimmigrant to immigrant visa process. Our comprehensive range of U.S. business immigration services includes obtaining both immigrant (green card) and non-immigrant status (temporary work visas) as well as providing a range of U.S. immigration advisory services for employees and their employers.

Job Responsibility:

  • Offer a consistent, industry-leading experience to Company customers by providing legal support (including consular support) and strategy from the initial kick-off call through petition filing
  • Direct, review, provide feedback, and approve the compiling and assembly of initial submissions, re-submissions, and RFE/NOID responses prepared by Immigration Specialists
  • Support and guide Company Immigration Specialists
  • Support the Company Sales team by providing legal consultations to prospects on legal strategy, timeline, and immigration options
  • Actively work on process improving and templating to help the Company develop additional product offerings
  • Draft petitions for new case types, as necessary
  • Work with Company Product and Engineering teams to further develop the technology which would support the mobility team
  • Stay abreast of changes in immigration laws, policies, and procedures, and ensure the immigration team is consistently updated
  • Conduct training sessions for internal teams, keeping them informed about the latest legal developments and best practices in business immigration

Requirements:

  • JD along with admission to any U.S. state bar
  • Minimum 3–5 years of U.S. business immigration experience, with a strong focus on high-volume filings, including E-2, O1, TN, E-3 and EB-1 and EB-2 IV filings
  • Ability to prepare and file high volume H1B and L1 (including blanket L1) petitions for corporate clients
  • Advise corporate clients on all aspects of the PERM Labor Certification process
  • Prepare and file PERM applications (ETA 9089) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Oversee and manage the entire PERM recruitment process, including: Drafting and placing job orders and advertisements
  • Reviewing and documenting recruitment results
  • Ensuring full compliance with DOL regulations and timelines
  • Prepare audit responses and supervise supervised recruitment processes if needed
  • Draft and file Form I-140 petitions in the EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories
  • Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
  • Ability to provide not only technical legal expertise but also proactive and strategic business solutions that align with our clientele’s needs
  • Ability to secure malpractice insurance
  • The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
  • Ability to multi-task and take on a variety of projects
  • High level of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information
What we offer:
  • Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
  • Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
  • The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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