Immigration Paralegal Career Information
If you like helping people, working with other cultures and organizing data, you can assist people in getting their citizenship by working as an immigration paralegal. Successful paralegals will be organized, thorough and skilled researchers.
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Training
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More than other types of paralegals, immigration paralegals may be expected to speak another language to help attorneys handle clients who are not native English speakers. Typically a college degree or a paralegal certificate is considered adequate training for a paralegal job.
Outlook
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that the paralegal profession as a whole will have fast job growth, but also a large number of people will be entering the field.
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Earning
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Immigration paralegals can expect to make $40,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on the type of workplace and their personal job experience. Paralegals working for large firms or government branches typically command higher salaries.
Duties
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According to the LawCrossing website, immigration paralegals may help clients obtain visas, work permits and eventual citizenship. They may also obtain, translate and organize documents from foreign countries to assist clients.
Continuing Education
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Immigration law changes frequently, so LawCrossing notes that immigration paralegals need to keep track of changes to the law. More than other types of legal assistants, immigration paralegals will need to take continuing education or other classes to stay current.
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