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0-5 years of experience
Trained paralegals and attorneys on all aspects of the PERM Labor Certification process
- Researched and prepared Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Researcher petitions for specialty positions in the Oil & Gas industry
- Managed and supported a complex case load of 200 visa holders in the Oil & Gas industry with advanced, scientific job descriptions, including high-level executives
- Participated in I-9 audits
- Visas Supported: H-1B, E-3, TN, L-1, L-2, H-3, O-1, B-1 Outer Continental Shelf
0-5 years of experience
Managed multiple mid-size clients as a single point of contact, and ran their inbound business immigration visa program (permanent and temporary).
- Participated, coordinate and attended in-house presentations to newly acquired clients and responded to one-on-one immigration queries for both nonimmigrant and immigrant petitions and pending cases.
- Prepared, conducted, and coordinated PERM (ETA Form 9089) recruitment efforts with managers and high-level company partners.
- Addressed overall immigration queries regarding travel documents, extensions, recruitment, and blanket petitions.
- Informed clients of visa bulletin progressions, retrogressions, AILA updates and USCIS press releases.
- Led and participated with attorneys in bi-weekly conference calls with assigned clients.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared, reviewed and filed nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and to the Department of Labor. Supported four Immigration Partners
- Researched immigration and government regulations, case law and procedures to support client cases.
- Advocated and communicated extensively with clients regarding requests for information, case status and immigration procedures.
- Maintained and updated monthly reports and spreadsheets with sensitive information.
- Managed and maintained personal case load of 350 clients and trained and managed immigration paralegals.
- Collaborated with government liaisons, such as senator’s offices, to address problems related to client cases.
0-5 years of experience
Business immigration: H-IB’s, H-3’s, 1-112’s, E-1/E-2s, J-1, alien labor certification (PERM), employment-based immigration, consular processing of immigrant/non-immigrant visas
Family immigration: Green card processing (1-130 immediate relative petition and 1-485 adjustment status/consular processing), naturalization
- Prepared above petitions and applications under supervision of the immigration attorney.
- Constantly monitored and prepared 30 – 50 ongoing and possible cases in average including both for individual and corporate clients.
- Contacted clients directly via phone or e-mail and acted as a liaison between the clients and attorneys.
- Trained new legal assistants regarding how to prepare for various petitions and applications.
10+ years of experience
Administrative Assistant promoted to Office Manager / Immigration Paralegal in 1992;
- Interviewed potential clients and prepared H-1B specialty occupation visa; H-3 trainee visa; L-1 A intra-company transferee visa; L-1B specialized knowledge intra-company transferee visa; E-1/E-2 treaty traders and investors visas; O-1 extraordinary ability; P-1, P-3 visas; R-1 religious visa;
- Processed immigrant visas: EB-1 extraordinary ability; multinational executive and Labor Certification (RIR);
- Prepared family and employment-based adjustment of status, and consular processing;
- Supervised personnel, evaluated, and assigned tasks to staff, trained paralegal.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared, maintained and managed legal documents for immigration petitions, response to RFEs and AAO/BIA/9th Circuit Court appeals
- Drafted supporting letters, response to RFEs, appellate briefs and correspondences
- Administered case management including maintaining attorney’s calendar, monitoring deadlines, updating and reporting cases
- Maintained and monitored Immigration Services/Immigration Court rules, procedures and filing fees to ensure proper document preparations and filings
0-5 years of experience
Served as liaison between firm, government agencies, outside counsel and clients.
- Researched and analyzed law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare memoranda of law in support of, immigration and asylum appeals.
- Cite-checked briefs and other pleadings; prepared table of contents and table of authorities for BIA and Circuit Court briefs.
- Served and/or filed legal papers with the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), trial Attorney’s, U.S. Attorney’s and District Court.
- Used Immigrant Pro application software to complete immigration forms.
0-5 years of experience
Worked closely with Attorneys, as well as international and national clients to gather and organize supporting data and documents to prepare cases
- Responsible for preparing a wide range of immigration applications/petitions/benefits including: Permanent Residence, Adjustment of Status, Citizenship, H-1B, H-4, and LCA’s
- Managed assigned cases and assisted Attorneys to meet deadlines by preparing affidavits, drafting forms, and organizing legal documents and files
- Responsible for calling the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for case updates or issues with pending cases
- Experience using: Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
0-5 years of experience
Started to finish preparation of employment-based immigration petitions with minimal assistance and supervision, including:
o H-1B, H-3, H-2, E-1/2, E-3, L-1, O-1, TN, and J-1 visa applications;
o PERM, I-140 petitions and I-485 applications; and o Various other visas.
- Directly handled the recruitment steps necessary to sponsor a foreign national employee for permanent residency.
- Provided instruction and advice to foreign nationals and employers on immigration practices and procedures.
- Assisted with any problems that may arise relative to a foreign national’s immigration status.
- Ensured employee and employer compliance with new immigration policy and procedures.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed client intakes and maintained attorneys’ calendars
- Prepared a wide range of family based immigration documents for clients, including G-28, I-821D, I-765, I-765WS, G-1145
- Assisted in daily client interactions and case management working closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data
- Prepared Motions and Exhibits for attorneys’ review to send to Immigration Courts
- Conducted research regarding recent Immigration Laws
- Served as a Spanish/English translator and interpreter
10+ years of experience
Prepared and submitted O-1 and O-3 petitions and subsequent I-140/permanent residence applications.
- Prepared and submitted P-1and P-3 petitions.
- Prepared and submitted H-1B extensions.
- Acted as liaison between government agencies and clients.
- Drafted legal correspondence; researched regulations and guidelines utilizing office library as well as online resources and applied results in response to time sensitive RFE’s.
- Compiled, updated, organized as well as maintained petitioner and beneficiary database (Tracker & ZOOM)
- Prepared billing statements, collected retainers and various client fees.
- Coordinated and monitored installment payment plans for indigent clients.
- Prepared visa applications advising clients on international consular processing procedures.
- Prepared and submitted I-130 family based permanent residence applications.
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared and assembled a multitude of USCIS forms pertaining to alien petitions and visas, including: family petitions, H-1B visas, I-751 petitions, and citizenship
- Worked hand in hand with manager to develop innovative solutions to meet client’s emerging needs and maintain ongoing relationships
- Researched and analyzed the daily tasks for cases
- Filed multiple documents with the local courts on a daily basis
6-10 years of experience
- Managed Accounts Receivable and billing procedures which improved the firm’s collection
- Managed Accounts Payable and prepared bank reconciliations
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officers, clients, colleagues, and vendors
- Prepared agreements for clients and drafted immigration applications, petitions, supporting
- Worked effectively with attorneys to meet deadlines by showing good decision-making and problem-solving skills and being able to multitask
- Translated documents from Spanish to English and served as a Spanish-language interpreter
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted attorneys in the management of multiple immigration cases under their direction
- Prepared various immigration applications under the direct supervision of attorneys
- Researched facts of case to ensure that proper action was taken on each case
- Communicated with clients via telephone, fax, and email to ensure that applications and supporting documents were submitted, and deadlines were met in a timely fashion
- Presented information and skills acquired through research and trainings to colleagues
0-5 years of experience
Law firm specializing in Immigration Law
- Assisted with initial client interviews to obtain relevant case data and aided with determination of case issues and development of necessary strategies
- Researched, located, obtained and organized client documentation in addition to preparing needed forms and locating and summarizing applicable law
- Drafted correspondence to clients, courts and attorneys and coordinated with clients in assembly of documentation and completion of questionnaires and forms
- Developed, maintained and administered database and calendars as well as reviewing files and updating status reports for clients
- Improved training processes through preparing and delivering informational PowerPoint presentations for staff
0-5 years of experience
Conducted legal research on client cases to resolve potential deportation issues
- Researched advocacy for Immigration reform and provide advocacy report to the staff.
- Researched and prepared a report as to which members of the House of Representatives are most likely to be persuaded to vote in favor of immigration reform
- Wrote article for publication in the firm newsletter advising clients of the importance of contacting their Congressman regarding immigration reform.
- Research country conditions for I-601 waivers
- Prepare document inventories for I-601 waivers
0-5 years of experience
Prepared and filed legal documents for immigration cases (Employment/Family based-cases)
- Exposed to Deportation / Asylum Cases
- Interviewed clients
- Opened new files and forwarded preliminary information and forms to clients
- Prepared and maintained immigration files for clients
- Assisted attorneys in handling requests for evidence from USCIS
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