Mandarin Speaking Immigration Caseworker

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.