Solomon Thangaraj

*** ******* ****

Massapequa, NY 11752

646-***-****

Summary of Qualifications

Over 21 years of visa experience - processed both non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

Proven ability to work independently in all aspects of visa processes in all categories.

Can research with ease both the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Consular Affairs Manual for pertinent regulations in order to conform to the applications.

Independently prepared H1B, L1, B1, Adoption cases and B2 for attorney presentation to USCIS and consular offices.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of many software and online applications, including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook.

Professional Experience

Stanley Kalathara P.C

Professionals United Inc., 2004 – Present

Immigration and Visas

Prepared cases for firm attorney.

Conducted legal research.

Maintained complex files.

Performed office procedures in the everyday running of a legal office.

Prepared and interpreted legal documents.

Prepared and compiled all the required forms, documents for visa petitions like H1B, and other applications for submission to the Immigration office.

American Consulate General, Chennai 1982 - 2003

Chief of Visa Section (Foreign Service Employee-FSN)

Non-Immigrant Visas: Received and processed all documents from H1B applicants. Reviewed them for accuracy and advised the consular officer of any discrepancies. Oversaw and implemented the changes made by the Department including H1B, L1, Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS- formerly ISEAS), National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSSERS). In the NSSERS program had to initiate several security related clearance for applicants born in certain countries from the Department and other government agencies, understood the requirement, used the Department computer program, and developed templates for easy transmitting of these telegrams. Advised applicants to complete J-1 Visa Waiver Review Application (DS-3035) on the two-year rule as required by section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) based on the skills list requirement for J1 applicants. Advised applicants both immigrant and nonimmigrant, if they are eligible for a waiver of their refusal grounds like 212(a) (6) (c), misrepresentation of material facts on their applications.

Immigration Visas: Involved in the complete processing of all immigrant visa petitions (Immediate relative, Family preference, Employment, Adoption, and all other special immigrant visa petition). Was a key member of the team which implemented several important changes in the Immigration rules like the IMACT90, Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). Closely worked with members of the consular staff on changes made in the affidavit of support format to I-864, migration of filing the information packet and I-864 for review by the National Visa Center (NVC) paying the immigrant visa fee to NVC. Processing K3 status for an alien spouse, a U.S. citizen petitioner, and “V” visa, Legal permanent residents who filed a F2A petition and as per the regulation.

Managed the incoming of all petitions from the National Visa Center; oversaw the following aspects of the daily operations:

Created and dispatched the information packet to the applicants

Received the DS-260-part I, made sure all the clearance was initiated for police clearance

On receipt of confirmation DS-2001 (formerly OF-169) from applicants made sure that all documents were assembled and ready for processing, reported to the visa office for a visa number.

On receipt of the visa, number once the case became current based on the priority date, scheduled appointments based on the Department computer system.

On the appointment date, advised junior officers, and other local staff on complex cases on various subjects like marriage, employment eligibility based on the department of labor and departmental guidelines.

Adoption:

As adoption applications were very sensitive, it was independently handled by me. Dealt with adoption cases from receipt of I-600A, I-600 until the interview process. Conducted I-407, consular investigation on adoption cases.

Was the lead person in confirming fraud in few major immigration cases, developed a database of these cases from 1986, which assisted the Department of State and the USCIS to burst one of the major illegal immigration fraud from South India. Also was involved investigating the adoption fraud in South India and assisted in suspending the adoption agencies in Hyderabad.

Consular Documents: Understand and is familiar with documents from South India like the marriage certificate, divorce documents, birth certificates, adoption deed, guardianship documents from the court, Degree certificates, Diplomas. Understand the documents required by the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), 22 CFR, Appendix B/C/E for other places in India and other countries.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES I am knowledgeable of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 22 CFR, and can interpret the Immigration rules and regulation at ease. Have good working knowledge with word, excel, and access database. I was responsible in creating schedules and managing the consular database in the computer system.

Education and Professional Certification

HONORS: Successfully completed with honors the Visa Correspondence Course conducted by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Washington DC. Received three meritorious honor awards with cash from the Department of State, Washington DC

Madras University

Bachelor of Science (1980)

Computer Skills: Windows, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

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