How to Become an Immigration Lawyer | Indeed

Follow Michael, an immigration lawyer and solo practitioner in NYC, as he navigates his fast-paced workday. From handling emergency client calls to explaining the pros and cons of running your own law firm, you'll get an inside look at this demanding career. If you are curious about legal careers and being your own boss, explore opportunities on Indeed today! 0:00 - Meet Michael, an Immigration Attorney 0:33 - Starting the morning as an Immigration Lawyer 1:01 - Different types of Immigration Lawyers 1:52 - Working with higher risk clients 2:45 - Steps to become an Immigration Lawyer 3:21 - Skills needed to be an Immigration Lawyer 4:12 - Pros of being owning your own law practice 4:54 - Key challenges of being a lawyer Indeed compensated this participant for sharing his story. The average salary for a lawyer is $107,650 per year in the United States. 810 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated April 13, 2026).* Interested in seeing more careers? Check out our other videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6qIzGkkiXFFb5ck2zmUDnI7nhN7rFZX9 Follow Indeed! https://www.facebook.com/Indeed https://www.instagram.com/indeedworks/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/indeed-com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@indeed https://youtu.be/Ur9-S5WPLRU More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world** with 635M job seeker profiles.*** Indeed allows job seekers to search millions of jobs, post resumes, research companies and more in over 60+ countries and 28 languages. 3.3M+ companies use Indeed to find and hire new employees. For more information, visit https://www.indeed.com. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. Download the Indeed mobile app: https://go.indeed.com/8EPR6X Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs Get more tips: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 **ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025 ***Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address #Indeed #ImmigrationLawyer #HowToBecomeALawyer