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Business Immigration Paralegal

Florham Park, NJ · On-site

$39 - $46.70/hr

... Processing, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, H-1B, L, E-1/E-2, TN, O-1, J and EB-5 matters ... Schedule visa interviews and assist with client intake, mailings and immigration submissions

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... * Assist attorneys with responses to requests for evidence and government notices * Monitor ... Strong understanding of employment based immigration processes and timelines * Excellent ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for immigration processing assistant in the United States is $18.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Immigration Processing Assistant supports the processing of immigration applications and related paperwork. They help review documents for accuracy, gather necessary information, and communicate with applicants or government agencies to ensure all requirements are met. Their role often involves data entry, file management, and answering basic inquiries about immigration procedures. By handling administrative tasks, they help streamline the application process and assist immigration officers in managing caseloads efficiently.

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To thrive as an Immigration Processing Assistant, you need strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and familiarity with immigration laws and documentation, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant administrative experience. Proficiency in case management software, data entry systems, and document management tools is typically required. Excellent communication, discretion, and the ability to multitask are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills ensure accurate processing, compliance with legal requirements, and effective support for clients and immigration professionals.

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Immigration Processing Assistants often manage large volumes of sensitive documents and data, making attention to detail and organizational skills essential. Common challenges include navigating complex regulations, ensuring all paperwork is accurately completed, and meeting tight deadlines. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to develop strong time-management habits, use digital tracking systems, and communicate regularly with team members and legal professionals to clarify requirements. Proactively seeking clarification on ambiguous cases and staying updated on policy changes also supports accuracy and efficiency in this role.

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International Student Advisor for Admissions, International Students & Scholars Office

Boston, MA • On-site

Boston University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 10K+ employees
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$53K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform detailed credential and immigration review and analysis for new international students.

  • Create and maintain electronic records, issue immigration documents, and advise students on immigration procedures.

  • Assist with immigration record review, SEVIS data entry, and provide immigration advice to students and university departments.

Boston University rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) admissions team is responsible for completing immigration processing for approximately 6,000 new international undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree students admitted annually by all BU schools and colleges. The International Student Advisor for Admissions must maintain expertise in F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant student regulations to ensure institutional compliance and serve as 'Designated School Official' and 'Alternate Responsible Officer' in the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Directly reporting to the Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Services, the International Student Advisor for Admissions will perform detailed credential and immigration review and analysis, create new student profiles, issue immigration documents, and advise incoming students to facilitate their arrival in the US in the appropriate immigration status.
  • Evaluate undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree admission materials to determine appropriate immigration sponsorship strategy to facilitate new international student arrival to support enrollment
  • Review immigration and financial documents in Onbase.
  • Process complete files and return incomplete files to departments.
  • Coordinate with newly admitted student directly if necessary. Create and maintain the initial electronic records for all new international admissions.
  • Review SIS data in ISSS and enter required information to batch record to SEVIS to create new immigration record.
  • Sign, upload and notify new admits of immigration document and instruct them to initiate visa application.
  • Assist student advising team as assigned.
  • Assist with student advisor team duties immigration record review, I-20 signatures for travel and other cyclical immigration processing like RCL, auto-shorten during fall and winter Provide immigration advice, customer service, and assistance to newly admitted students concerning arrival to the US, visa application issues, SEVIS transfers, changing programs at Boston University, reinstatement, and other related subjects.
  • Prepare and disseminate materials to coach new student through their visa application at US DOS consular posts.
  • Answer specific questions on this process from newly admitted students. Manage student record maintenance and data entry during new student check-in.
  • Review immigration documents in ISSS and enter required information to batch registration to SEVIS.
  • Follow up with new students to troubleshoot incomplete or missing check-in cases.
  • Communicate with undergraduate and graduate admissions offices regarding admission documents and immigration processing requests for new admits.
  • Assist with department trainings regarding ISSO processing for newly admitted students.
  • Answer questions from university departments regarding immigration processing for certain newly admitted students. Provide contribution to analysis and development of policies, procedures and projects assigned to the ISSO admissions team.
  • Assist supervisor in projects, training and overall communication to facilitate immigration processing for newly admitted students.
  • Serve as International Student Advisor to students enrolled in BU Summer Term.
  • Provide immigration advice and assistance to approximately 500 international students enrolled in summer term each year.

Required Skills
  • Graduate degree preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required in a field related to intercultural communication, international relations, cross-cultural advising.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in foreign student or scholar advising.
  • Knowledge of SEVIS and student immigration regulations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage, analyze and resolve complicated immigration cases required.
  • Superior communication skills to educate students, university faculty and administrators on matters pertaining to nonimmigrant regulations and institutional policies.
  • Ability to understand, interpret and follow complex government regulations and institutional policies to non-native speakers of the English language.
  • Ability to maintain detailed immigration records, perform intricate immigration processing and ensure institutional compliance with student immigration regulations.
  • Patience, professionalism, and high level of sensitivity when advising students in crisis required.
  • Ability to facilitate cross-cultural trainings, deliver effective group presentations and work effectively in a team setting required.
  • Adherence to Boston University's compliance policies and guidelines; sensitivity to highly confidential material required.
  • This position must clear CORI screening as well as standard HR background check in accordance with federal regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university, committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world. Boston University is committed to generating new knowledge to benefit society. We remain dedicated to our founding principles: that higher education should be accessible to all and that research, scholarship, artistic creation, and professional practice should be conducted in the service of the wider community—local and international. These principles endure in the University’s insistence on the value of diversity, in its tradition and standards of excellence, and in its dynamic engagement with the City of Boston and the world. Boston University comprises a remarkable range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs built on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences. With the support and oversight of the Board of Trustees, the University, through our faculty, continually innovates in education and research to ensure that we meet the needs of students and an ever-changing world.

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