Mandarin Speaking Immigration Caseworker
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Immigration Caseworker to join a busy and growing immigration team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, providing practical immigration support to clients and preparing high-quality applications from initial instruction through to submission and outcome.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage immigration cases from initial enquiry through to completion.
- Assess clients’ circumstances and identify the appropriate immigration route.
- Prepare and submit UK immigration applications, including:
Indefinite Leave to Remain under the 10-year Long Residence route;
Skilled Worker visa applications;
Sponsor-related and dependent visa applications;
Spouse, Partner and Family visa applications;
Visa extensions and settlement applications.
- Review supporting documents and identify missing information or potential issues.
- Draft application forms, cover letters, representations and supporting statements.
- Conduct legal and immigration research when required.
- Communicate with clients throughout the application process and provide regular case updates.
- Liaise with the Home Office and other relevant organisations.
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure deadlines are monitored and met.
- Work in accordance with the firm’s internal procedures, regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Support senior colleagues with complex matters where necessary.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience working as an Immigration Caseworker, Immigration Paralegal or in a similar immigration-focused position.
- Practical experience handling UK immigration applications.
- Good working knowledge of at least some of the following areas:
10-year Long Residence and Indefinite Leave to Remain;
Skilled Worker visas;
Spouse and Partner visas;
Family and dependent applications;
Extensions and settlement applications.
- Ability to manage a caseload with appropriate supervision and meet application deadlines.
- Strong written English with the ability to draft clear and accurate application documents.
- Excellent attention to detail and document-management skills.
- Confident client communication and case-management abilities.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Mandarin language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
Desirable Experience
- Experience assisting with immigration appeals, administrative reviews or complex refusal cases would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience drafting appeal bundles, witness statements, grounds of appeal or legal representations would be beneficial.
- Knowledge of sponsor licence applications and sponsor compliance would be an advantage.
- Previous experience working within an IAA-regulated organisation or an SRA-regulated law firm would be preferred.
Regulatory Requirement
The successful candidate must be appropriately authorised to provide immigration advice or work on behalf of and under the supervision of a suitably regulated immigration adviser or legal professional.
Personal Qualities
- Professional, organised and client-focused;
- Proactive and able to manage competing priorities;
- Calm and reliable when working under pressure;
- Sensitive when dealing with confidential or complex personal circumstances;
- Committed to delivering accurate and high-quality work.