Elnora N. Bassey, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

I represent CLINIC in strategic advocacy services. I currently lead advocacy portfolios related to asylum, naturalization, and religious workers.Develop and execute CLINIC’s advocacy agenda and strategy around asylum access, religious workers, and access to naturalization.Track and analyze law and policy and draft policy recommendations letters and correspondence to DHS and USCIS.Represent CLINIC at government engagements with USCIS and CIS Ombudsman’s personnel.Draft press releases statements and other strategic communications related to Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), Title 42, and religious workers. Serve as media spokesperson for CLINIC on religious workers law and policy.Draft action alerts in support of policy changes related to MPP and Title 42. Assist in leading and managing the Citizenship Test Working Group.Present at speaking engagements on CLINIC’s advocacy efforts.Author of a policy brief titled, "The Human Consequences of USCIS Policies and Backlogs on Religious Workers and the Communities They Serve".Author of Policy & Capacity Analysis of CLINIC’s Network Related to the Influx of Afghan Evacuees in Need of Legal Services.

Silver Spring, Maryland

I advised U.S. religious organizations on R-1 immigration policies and procedures to assist in bringing foreign-born religious workers to work in the U.S.I managed a caseload ranging from 150-170 immigration cases and advised foreign nationals on maintaining lawful status in the U.S. and provided guidance through their application processes. I filed I-129 petitions for U.S. based religious organizations on behalf of foreign nationals, including filing extensions and change of status applications.I also prepared R-1 visa applications and corresponded with officials at the U.S. Consulates abroad and the State Department on behalf of religious workers.I advised the U.S. based petitioner on requirements and policies, the foreign national must adhere to in order to remain compliant with USCIS and Department of State regulations.Prepared renewals for R-1 and F-1 visa holders; prepared applications/renewals for Employment Authorization and Advance Parole.Prepared memoranda to USCIS on behalf of religious worker clients to advocate for their nonimmigrant benefits.Prepared and filed I-360 petitions, adjustment of status and naturalization applications for religious workers.

Ocean County

Provided free legal advice/representation in civil litigation matters that affected basic essential needs for individuals of limited means.

Hamilton, New Jersey

Assisted managing attorney in immigration and family law issues.

Greater New York City Area

Provided legal assistance to help further and promote the organization's mission for advocacy on behalf of refugees and asylum seekers.

Detroit, Mi

Provided the managing attorney legal assistance with petitions and advocacy involving immigration issues.

Bridgewater, Nj

• Planned daily meetings for Pfizer, Wyeth, and Cephalon Pharmaceuticals.• Executed logistics for medical education programs and ensured that Advanced Health Media’s commitments were met on-schedule, within budget, and within compliance.• Maintained consistent communication with sales representatives, faculty, and internal staff throughout the meeting planning process.• Communicated daily with the client, doctors, and sales representatives to meet client needs and ensure that meetings were handled within compliance guidelines.• Selected and confirmed venues, menus, and audio/visual equipment.• Managed budget and coordinated payment with venues. • Reviewed all food & beverage, audio/visual and speaker contracts.• Worked closely with other team members to ensure successful execution of meetings and ensured that travel needs were met for clients.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor Of Arts

High School Diploma