Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I am a Canadian who is admitted to the California Bar (USC LL.M.). My current work visa is expiring, and I am looking for advice from anyone who may know where I might find employment as an attorney a rate of $40,000/year as an associate, or on a part-time basis for considerably less. This is because I would be interested in obtaining a job offer letter in the next month or two in order to obtain a 3-year TN visa. After all the expense and effort of studying at USC law school and becoming licensed in California, you can imagine how committed a worker I would be to be able to stay and work in the U.S. There is no requirement for a minimum salary, such as for H1 where you have to show you can support yourself from that income, and since I have alternate means of support, I am able to work part time for even $20,000/year. I set my sights on the goal of coming to California 5 years ago, and I am devastated at the prospect of losing it all. I look forward to hearing of any suggestions anyone may have as to where to look for further advice or prospects. Thank you.


Asked on 8/03/09, 8:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

You should look for employment at recruiters websites, networks such as LinkedIn, myspace, your school's career services office, etc.

In this economy, it's difficult to find any legal job. However, TN visa is much easier to obtain than H-1B which should work in your favor. Unfortunately, many legal employers are not interested in hiring temporary foreign workers if there are any additional legalities and expenses involved (e.g. TN petition fees, temporary nature of your employment and a long-term need to invest into your training, etc).

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Answered on 8/03/09, 8:31 pm


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