Job Description
JOB TITLE:
EB-5 Immigration Paralegal
JOB TYPE:
Full-time
LOCATION:
Ithaca, NY (in office)
SALARY:
$25 - $32/hr or commensurate with experience
DAYS/HRS:
Mon-Fri.
CONTACT:
Tonya VanCamp, HR & Operations Manager
EMAIL:
HOW:
Send Resume
WHEN:
Immediately
EOE:
Y
WHO WE ARE:
We are a nationally renowned immigration law practice in a high-paced, friendly downtown law firm headquartered in Ithaca, New York, near Cornell University. Our immigration practice serves entrepreneurs, businesses and families in the region and high-skilled, high net-worth, and professional workers and employers throughout the world. We offer a vibrant, learning-rich work environment of attorneys and staff committed to the highest level of customer service and intelligent solutions.
DUTIES:
Under supervision of attorneys, prepare comprehensive EB-5 Source of Funds (SOF) analyses and written narratives demonstrating the lawful path of investor funds; trace complex financial transactions across multiple accounts, entities, and jurisdictions, including earned income, business profits, dividends, investments, property sales, loans, gifts, inheritances, and capital transfers; review and analyze bank statements, tax returns, financial statements, corporate records, contracts, deeds, loan agreements, and currency exchange documentation; clearly explain the accumulation, transfer, and deployment of EB-5 investment capital in compliance with USCIS regulations and policy guidance; identify gaps or inconsistencies in financial records and work with attorneys, paralegals, and clients to resolve issues; manage a high volume of EB-5 matters while meeting strict filing deadlines; and conduct financial and factual research as needed to support case preparation.
BENEFITS:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Remote Work Opportunity 1 Day A Week after 3 Month Training Period, or As Approved by Supervising Attorney
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree required (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Legal Studies, or related field preferred)
• Exceptional analytical and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, logical, and well-supported written narratives
• Ability to manage high-volume EB-5 caseloads while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment
PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two or more years of experience preparing EB-5 Source of Funds analyses or similar financial tracing documentation in immigration, legal, accounting, banking, audit, or compliance settings
• Strong working knowledge of EB-5 regulations, USCIS policy guidance, and lawful source and path of funds requirements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and trace complex domestic and international financial transactions across multiple accounts and entities
