Immigration Paralegal

OBJECTIVE

To seek a position where I can utilize my expertise in legal research, writing and case coordination.

SUMMARY

Over 10+ years experience in law firm and corporate environment. Experienced and goal oriented professional with a track record of consistently meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives; Motivated, ambitious, energetic and hardworking with multitasking capabilities, ability to interpret situations and recourse to actions, comfortable working independently as well as an integral member of a team; Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2006 to May 2008 - Universal Software Corporation-New Hampshire

Immigration Co-ordinator- HR Executive

Managed the immigration department with primary responsibility for all phases of business immigration processing and administration. Provided a wide range of immigration support services including, but not limited to: preparation of all documents, forms and support letters (B, H, TN, PERM ), Responsible for onsite I-9 and Public Access File auditing services to ensure corporate compliance with labor and immigration regulations, and coordinating visa processes requiring consular attendances. Served as a Liaison between the Company, employees and Immigration Attorney Firm.

Achievements:

Successfully completed the whole H-1b filing process for the Corporation including preparation of forms, support letter and LCA’S by April 1,in 2007 and 2008, two years in a row.

Prepared and query replies on 221g’s issued by US Consulates and received visa approvals

Prepared and send query replies to the USICS Service centers on H-1b, 1-140 cases and received approvals

Received Employee of the quarter award twice in a row in 2007

May 2004 to March 2006: Law Offices of Mona T. Movafaghi PC- New Hampshire

Legal Assistant-Immigration Paralegal

Responsibilities included legal research and the preparation and filing of business and employment-related immigration documentation and communications with government agencies and clients. Prepared and filed business/employment based visas including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, TN, B-1 and P visas and Perm Labor certification filings; Family based Immigration filings; removal of condition filings; coordinating visa applications requiring host-country filings, researched and completed reports; handled correspondences and confidential information, transcribed letters, proof -read all outgoing documentation and entered data into a case management system

August 2002 until May 2004 - Citizens Bank, New Hampshire

Customer Service Representative

Provided customer support, handled transactions and performed general banking duties in compliance with the established BSA, Patriot Act and other federal guidelines.

May 1995 to September 2001 Messrs. Orr, Dignam & Co. Calcutta, India

Staff Attorney-Corporate Law and Civil Litigation

Responsibilities included but not limited to Drafting of Deeds, petitions, application and also heading a team of four members in carrying out the day to day management and activities of the firm in relation to active court hearings in process.

Represented Multinational Clients as an Attorney of the Firm in Superior courts, Arbitration hearings, BIFR, Company law Board, etc.

Efficiently handled Queries of clients of the firm and built and solidified relationships with Clients at professional level;

Maintained professionalism at all times and used discretion when handling confidential data;

Repeatedly praised by Partners of the Firm for timeliness, accuracy, excellent commonsense, judgment and decision making abilities;

Integrally involved in improvement and policy development decision in running the firm, recommended and received approval for office automation and software usage to eliminate problems of database and ensuring work efficiency;

Selected by Management to train and mentor new Assistants who continue to work and excel in their positions.

EDUCATION

University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Bachelor of Law (full time Three Years)

University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India

Bachelor of Liberal Arts with Major in English, Minor in History and Political Science (full time Three years)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Notary Public – State of New Hampshire, USA

Member - Bar Council of West Bengal- India

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