Company: Preferred Immigration Services Inc.

Location: Edmonton, AB (West Edmonton) – In-person

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5–40 hours per week

Wage: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Position Overview

Preferred Immigration Services Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and dependable Immigration Case Assistant / Specialist to join our team in West Edmonton. Working directly with our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), you will handle intermediate-to-advanced casework, prepare submission packages, maintain rigorous file organization, and communicate directly with corporate and individual clients.

Key Responsibilities

- Casework Management: Manage active visa and immigration files independently across diverse streams, including Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), Express Entry, Work/Study Permits, and family sponsorships.
- Legal Drafting & Submissions: Draft formal submission letters, compile documentation, and prepare responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Procedural Fairness Letters (PFLs).
- Hearing & Tribunal Preparation: Organize evidentiary packages, prepare disclosure documents and exhibits, draft witness lists, and support hearing preparation for Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) proceedings.
- Client & File Coordination: Conduct client intake assessments, gather required supporting documents, track deadlines, and deliver regular milestone updates by phone, email, and in person.
- ATIP & GCMS Analysis: Draft and file Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) requests, interpret GCMS notes, and summarize findings.
- Policy Monitoring & Compliance: Track ongoing changes to IRCC policies, ESDC LMIA guidelines, and provincial nominee streams to ensure application accuracy.
- Administrative & Billing Support: Maintain client billing files, verify account balances, and coordinate with administrative staff on invoicing.

Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience:



Minimum 2 years of direct Canadian immigration casework experience in a consulting firm or immigration law practice.
- Minimum 2 years of formal, paid employment as an Immigration Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Caseworker within a licensed Canadian immigration consulting practice or Canadian immigration law firm.

(Note: Submitting personal immigration, study, or PR applications for yourself, family members, or friends does not satisfy this requirement.)

- Submissions Expertise: Proven track record assembling and submitting ESDC LMIA applications, provincial nominee streams (AAIP), and temporary/permanent residence files.
- Education: Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Legal Assistance, Paralegal Studies, or completion of an accredited Immigration Practitioner/Consultant program preferred.
- Location & Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in Canada and currently residing in the Edmonton area with reliable transportation to West Edmonton.
- Software Skills: Hands-on experience with immigration case management platforms (e.g., Officio, Visto, Clio), government portals (IRCC Employer Portal, Job Bank), and standard office suites.
- Communication: Excellent professional English written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear, persuasive legal representations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- In office parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
- Are you currently living in Canada?
- Minimum 2 years of formal, paid employment as an Immigration Assistant, Legal Assistant, or Caseworker within a licensed Canadian immigration consulting practice or Canadian immigration law firm.

(Note: Submitting personal immigration, study, or PR applications for yourself, family members, or friends does not satisfy this requirement.)

Experience

- Immigration file: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Immigration Case Assistant (Edmonton)
🏢 Preferred Immigration Services
📍 Edmonton