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Immigration Specialist (O-1/EB-1 Focus)
About the job Immigration Specialist (O-1/EB-1 Focus)
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
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Prepare O-1 and EB-1 visa petitions in a high-volume production environment
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Manage full petition lifecycle from document intake through final submission
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Perform comprehensive quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness
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Draft and edit legal arguments, support letters, and petition documentation
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Handle large-scale petition files (typically 300–1500+ pages)
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Maintain consistency in legal writing, formatting, and documentation standards
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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:
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2–6 years of business immigration experience
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Direct, hands-on experience with O-1 and/or EB-1 visa petitions
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Strong legal writing and drafting capabilities (writing-heavy role)
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Experience managing multiple cases simultaneously in high-volume environments
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High attention to detail with ability to ensure submission-ready documentation
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Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
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Stable employment history (no job hopping)
Candidates without O-1/EB-1 experience or strong writing background will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience within startup, high-growth, or tech-enabled environments
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Background with firms or companies such as Fragomen, Boundless, Deal, Alma, LegalPad, Manifest Law, or Ellis Immigration
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Ability to work with or adapt to technology platforms and workflow tools
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Experience contributing to process improvement or operational efficiencies
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Strong editorial and copy-editing capabilities in legal writing
HireNow Checklist
HireNow Staffing is recruiting candidates who demonstrate:
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2–6 years of business immigration experience with heavy writing exposure
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Proven expertise in O-1 and EB-1 petition preparation (core requirement)
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Ability to manage high-volume caseloads with accuracy and efficiency
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Strong legal writing, editing, and documentation skills
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Experience working in fast-paced or startup-like environments
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Solution-oriented mindset with ability to improve workflows and processes
Automatic Disqualification:
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Only H-1B or specialty visa experience (non-writing roles)
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Family-based or naturalization-only immigration backgrounds
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Lack of O-1/EB-1 petition experience
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Unstable or inconsistent employment history
Standout Candidates Possess:
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Law firm experience with extensive O-1/EB-1 drafting
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Experience using or improving legal tech or AI-enabled platforms
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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:
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Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates
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Technology-driven work environment with modern tools and platforms