Profile

Highly experienced bi-literate professional with a proven record of superior performance in Business Immigration Law seeks to leverage her expertise in Leadership, Project Management, and Client Service to gain a challenging role in Global Mobility and Immigration practice.

Experience

Business Immigration Paralegal

Pryor Cashman LLP, New York, NY

March 2022 - June 2023

Prepare wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions from inception to submission including H-1B, L-1 Corporate Blanket, L-1A, L-1B, EB1C Multinational Manager, I-140, TN, Request for Evidence (RFE) Responses, E-2, E-3, I-140, Naturalization, Consular Process, Family based Petitions, Adjustment of Status, etc.

Senior Business Immigration Consultant

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP, New York, NY

February 2020 - February 2022

Supervised a team of 2-4 junior paralegals and provided legal support to Partner in management of two (2) small-medium sized accounts (appx. 600 active matters)

•Oversaw and led case workflow for NIV and IV immigration matters including but not limited to H-1Bs, L-1Bs, L-1As, TNs, I-140s (PERM based and Multinational Managers), I-140 Downgrades, Green Card applications (AOS, EAD, AP/Reentry Permits), and dependent filings from inception to submission

•Supervised junior paralegals by providing training on case processes and best practices; prioritized and assigned cases; scheduled weekly meetings to monitor progress; and managed caseload to ensure billing quota is met.

•Served as direct contact for clients and foreign nationals for case initiations, case status inquiries, escalations, report requests, case process and strategies, and other ad-hoc needs.

•Ran reports and analyzed data to determine foreign nationals’ upcoming expiries and immigration needs. Presented findings to clients during monthly calls and requested initiations of such cases in database.

•Partnered with various cross-functional teams to set up and streamline processes with quality and efficiency to meet compliance and client needs.

•Led projects and managed team to ensure success and timely project completions such as I-140 and AOS filings during AOS surge; H-1B CAP projects, H-1B Amendment filings, database audits, etc.

•Established case strategy; reviewed and approved drafted emails, SOC code assignments, LCA Posting emails, drafted forms, support letters, cover letters, final case assemblies, etc.

•Occasionally conducted performance review evaluations, provided constructive feedback to junior paralegals, conducted new-hire interviews and assisted in hiring process. Trained new hires and provided necessary resources to ensure they are successful in their new role. Set up internal process and workflow during Covid-19 office closures and remote work.

Immigration Compliance Paralegal

Related Companies, LP - Hudson Yards Project, New York, NY

March 2018 - December 2019

Provided legal assistance to the Chief Compliance Officer to review EB-5 source of funds and Compliance

•Reviewed EB-5 petitions finalized by external legal counsel to confirm the lawful source of funds are in compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations

•Coordinated with external counsel to obtain evidence from investors to finalize EB-5 compliance review

•Audited EB-5 investor’s lawful source of funds documentation pursuant to the SEC and FINRA regulations from inception to funding

•Performed investor reviews to identify potentially suspicious activity via OFAC and World-Check (AML/KYC)

Business Immigration Paralegal

Wormser, Kiely, Galef & Jacobs, LLP, New York, NY

June 2016 - October 2017

Drafted wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions from inception to submission including H-1B/H-4, L-1/L-2, E-2, E-3, I-140, naturalization, consular processing of nonimmigrant visas, family based petitions, removal of conditions, adjustment of status, re-entry permit, advance parole, EAD, etc.

•Monitored and prepared 20-50 ongoing and prospective cases in average for both individual and corporate clients

•Conducted internal PERM (DOL) audits and compiled and maintained public access files for corporate clients

•Provided legal support to attorneys and regularly interacted with clients to allocate resources and supporting documents for individual cases and address concerns

•Tracked visa bulletin and informed clients of visa bulletin progressions, retrogressions to further discuss adjustment of status filing

Business Immigration Paralegal

Law Offices of Keshab Raj Seadie, PC, New York, NY

April 2012 - May 2016

Provided legal support to attorney to strategize, maintain and prepare 30+ RFE/NOID responses a month for H-1B petitions from inception to submission.

•Managed case workflow including monitoring deadlines and prioritizing for 100+ H-1B petitions with RFE and NOID notices and prepared 200+ H-1B Petitions during CAP season

•Managed and delegated responsibilities to junior paralegals and reviewed petitions for accuracy prior to attorney’s final review for submission

•Provided legal support to attorneys and regularly interacted with clients to allocate resources and supporting documents for approval of H-1B Petitions

•Conducted internal PERM (DOL) audits and compiled and maintained public access files for all corporate clients

•Coordinated with office staff and outside resources to plan immigration seminars and webinars and maintained Google Adwords and send weekly newsletters via MailChimp, maintained and updated company website, blog and social networks sites

Business Immigration Paralegal

Law Offices of SRJ, PC, New York, NY

November 2007- March 2012

Prepared wide range of immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions from inception to submission including H-1B/H-4, I-140, N-400 Applications, Green Card Applications (AOS, EAD, AP/Reentry Permits), Dependent applications, etc.

•Conducted internal PERM (DOL) audits and compiled and maintained public access files for corporate clients

•Communicated interacted with clients to allocate resources and supporting documents for individual cases and address concerns

Skills

•Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati. Basic understanding of Urdu

•Hard Skills: MS Office, iOS, INSZoom, Fragomen Connect, DOL Flag System, OFAC, Data Analysis, Project Management, Tech Savvy

•Soft Skills: Communication, Attention to detail, Leadership, Time Management, Problem Solving

References

Available upon request

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