Earl Debrine, Iii Email & Phone Number

Carrboro, North Carolina, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Advised human resources contacts to manage global immigration programs, ensured legal compliance with immigration, employment, and labor laws and regulations, responded to personnel and human resources inquiries, and guaranteed employee satisfaction. Reviewed, edited, and filed H-1B, F-1 Change of Status, L-1A, L-1B, PERM, EB-1 Multinational Manager and Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 Exceptional Ability and Advanced Degree, EB-3 Professional and Skilled Workers, Adjustment of Status, TN, E-1, E-3, H-1B1, and O-1 petitions. Counseled on complex matters such as mergers, acquisitions, successors in interest, unlawful presence issues, and J-1 waivers. Oversaw cases to meet service level agreements and timeline expectations, monitored deadlines and expirations, and tracked case status using the Envoy case management system, Power BI reporting, and Microsoft Excel. Served as the main point of contact on cases by analyzing case options and communicating legal issues with human resources and foreign national/international employees to create strategies that mitigated complications, simplified case procedure, and avoided escalations. Researched, reviewed, and maintained up to date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure immigration employment policies, I-9 procedures, E-Verify processes, and new hire onboarding plans were accurate and legally compliant. Advised F-1 student employees, coordinated with Designated School Officials (DSOs), and served as the legal immigration resource for Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and long-term employment options after graduation.*Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C. was formerly known as Global Immigration Associates, P.C.

In July 2023, Global Immigration Associates, P.C. (GIA), Corporate Immigration Partners, LLP (CIP) and Hammond Neal Moore, LLP (HNM) combined into one firm under the banner of Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C. (CIP PC). The combined firm is exclusively affiliated with Envoy Global, Inc.

Raleigh, North Carolina

Coordinated with partners to manage a team of paralegals and associate attorneys to oversee clients’ high-volume immigration programs. Reviewed, edited, drafted, and finalized H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, E-3, P-1A, PERM, I-140, and Adjustment of Status petitions. Coordinated, communicated, and planned case strategy with client human resources contacts in the information technology, banking, finance, business and management consulting, sports, higher education, and real estate industries. Researched and drafted Request for Evidence (RFE) Responses, Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) Responses, Motions to Reopen, Motions to Reconsider, and Appeals. Advised clients and foreign nationals on consular strategies for case adjudication, interview preparation, and visa issuance. Created and reviewed employment policies, employee handbook excerpts, and overall immigration practices to meet client needs and ensure legal compliance.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Prepared Adjustment of Status and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases under professor supervision. Filed briefs and motions in immigration and family court, drafted writ of mandamus for proceedings in federal district court, interviewed and counseled clients and witnesses, and assisted clients at USCIS interviews. Researched and drafted memoranda and complaint for prominent impact litigation group client in New York Legal Assistance Group v. Board of Immigration Appeals, No. 19-3248 (2d Cir. 2021) (holding that FOIA compels the BIA to make all unpublished opinions available to the general public). Organized and led multiple “know your rights” and information sessions on immigration executive orders and their effects on clients, undergraduate students, and the immigrant community.

San Francisco Bay Area

Gathered and analyzed legal research on complex issues pertaining to family and humanitarian immigration, inadmissibility relating to national security, business visas, due process, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and naturalization. Drafted motions, internal legal memoranda, case summaries, affidavits, and interview notes relating to cases for partners and associate attorneys. Assisted with filings before the Ninth Circuit, BIA, and San Francisco Immigration Court. Translated foreign documents from Spanish to English.

Takoma Park, Md

Drafted and filed motions before the immigration court, interviewed clients in English and Spanish, and drafted affidavits in support of applications for immigration benefits. Performed a broad range of tasks on matters relating to requests for prosecutorial discretion, asylum, temporary protected status, humanitarian protection, VAWA, and immigration consequences of criminal convictions.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represented clients seeking to relocate to the United States as refugees. Researched alternative visas for long pending applicants for refugee admission to the United States.

Washington, Dc

Conducted intake of approximately thirty immigrants per week. Researched and drafted memoranda on potential forms of relief and removal defenses. Researched and drafted complaints against Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities.

Washington, D.C.

Researched and analyzed client immigration issues, assisted with client consultations, prepared consultation case summaries, completed immigration forms, drafted legal memoranda and affidavits, as well as researched and prepared country condition reports in support of asylum and waiver cases. Conducted legal research and other tasks on immigration issues relating to asylum, immigration consequences of criminal convictions, and T visas. Accompanied attorneys to immigration court hearings.

Tucson, Arizona

Drafted memoranda and carried out client correspondence, data entry, scheduling, and administrative duties. Served as the personal assistant to the attorney and accompanied the attorney to arguments and pro tempore proceedings. Specialized in workers’ compensation and social security cases.

Tucson, Arizona

Conducted informational sessions and constituent research on pending comprehensive immigration reform bills proposed by Congress. Responsibilities included constituent outreach, organizing and leading town hall meetings, data collection of voter opinion, and analysis of proposed immigration reform supported by voters in Tucson, Arizona.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Responsible for drafting memoranda for staffers, writing letters to constituents, and researching legislation. Conducted research projects on pending legislation and hot-button issues, including updates to the 2011 immigration laws. Performed administrative duties and data entry of constituent opinions.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Immigrants’ Rights Coalition - Policy/Advocacy Committee Chair; Labor and Employment Law Forum - Editorial.

Study Abroad, Spanish

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Cum Laude, Political Science And Legal Studies; Spanish Minor, Top 10% Of Class

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity Arizona Young Democrats-VolunteerGraduated Cum Laude and top 10%.

Government

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Young DemocratsFormer Government studies major and Spanish minor. Transfer after the fall.