How do you get an immigration attorney job in a big law firm? I have 4 years of general immigration experience but application immediately gets rejected because I don’t have business immigration experience. Any tips to get my foot in the door?

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Start with a reputable business immigration boutique. Not all boutiques have the same rep

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Network. I’m a business immigration attorney at a big firm, and I can tell you now if you know basic immigration, it’s not that difficult to do business work. Volunteer your time at immigration events. You can’t make your own experience, but you can show that you want it to the right people?

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What A1 said.

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Thank you, that’s helpful advice!

I work in Big4 and started initially as a clerk with no experience. PM if you’d like to chat.

I was wondering the same. I have over 10 years experience of general imm., but no biz, and was considering applying to Fragomen... would they even consider me? Would I even want to go there? Currently making $125,000 at a nonprofit with good WLB. Considering Fragomen to learn something new and make more $$ But not even sure the $$ would outweigh the increase in workload. And again, not even sure they would consider me. Curious to know about your experience if you went for it!

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