Job Description

Immigration Specialist (O-1 / EB-1 Focus)

Employment Type: Direct Hire – Full Time

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting (2) seasoned, highly skilled Immigration Specialists to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this immigration legal operations role within a high-growth, AI-driven environment .

Position Overview

This role is centered on high-volume, writing-intensive business immigration work , specifically focused on O-1 and EB-1 petitions . The Immigration Specialist will manage cases end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely submission while working within a technology-enabled platform.

The position requires a candidate who is highly detail-oriented, comfortable handling large, complex petition packages , and capable of maintaining consistent legal writing standards across multiple concurrent cases .

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions in a high-volume production environment

• Manage full petition lifecycle from document intake through final submission

• Perform comprehensive quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Draft and edit legal arguments, support letters, and petition documentation

• Handle large-scale petition files (typically 300–1500+ pages )

• Maintain consistency in legal writing, formatting, and documentation standards

• Collaborate with internal teams to improve workflow efficiency and process scalability

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Candidates must meet all of the following criteria to be considered:

• 2–6 years of business immigration experience

• Direct, hands-on experience with O-1 and/or EB-1 visa petitions

• Strong legal writing and drafting capabilities (writing-heavy role)

• Experience managing multiple cases simultaneously in high-volume environments

• High attention to detail with ability to ensure submission-ready documentation

• Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

• Stable employment history (no job hopping)

Candidates without O-1/EB-1 experience or strong writing background will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within startup, high-growth, or tech-enabled environments

• Background with firms or companies such as Fragomen, Boundless, Deal, Alma, LegalPad, Manifest Law, or Ellis Immigration

• Ability to work with or adapt to technology platforms and workflow tools

• Experience contributing to process improvement or operational efficiencies

• Strong editorial and copy-editing capabilities in legal writing

HireNow Checklist

HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who demonstrate:

• 2–6 years of business immigration experience with heavy writing exposure

• Proven expertise in O-1 and EB-1 petition preparation (core requirement)

• Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with accuracy and efficiency

• Strong legal writing, editing, and documentation skills

• Experience working in fast-paced or startup-like environments

• Solution-oriented mindset with ability to improve workflows and processes

Automatic Disqualification:

• Only H-1B or specialty visa experience (non-writing roles)

• Family-based or naturalization-only immigration backgrounds

• Lack of O-1/EB-1 petition experience

• Unstable or inconsistent employment history

Standout Candidates Possess:

• Law firm experience with extensive O-1/EB-1 drafting

• Experience using or improving legal tech or AI-enabled platforms

• Ability to contribute to process optimization and scalability initiatives

HireNow Package

Work Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA) or Remote (U.S.-based)

Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000 base + equity

Additional Details:

• Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates

• Technology-driven work environment with modern tools and platforms

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this role. All candidate information is handled confidentially and evaluated against defined requirements. This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on client needs and business growth. Only candidates meeting the core qualifications will be considered for interview.

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