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Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa

Manages the immigration process for a diverse group of corporate clients. Guides employers and their prospective employees in obtaining temporary and permanent status in the United States. Counsels companies in preparing corporate compliance and protocols to streamline their immigration function. Evaluates I-9 compliance and audit responses. Advises international entrepreneurs on immigration options to launch their business in the United States.

Philadelphia, Pa

Developed strategy for temporary and permanent immigration processes for corporate clients. Successfully prepared responses for complex labor certification audits, requests for evidence, and administrative appeals. Prepared a pro bono waiver and immigrant visa for spouse of U.S. military personnel.

Prepared filings for temporary and permanent immigration processes, including B-1, H-1B, E-3, TN, H-3, O-1, L-1A, labor certification, adjustment of status, and many others. Represented clients before U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, and the Department of Labor. Successfully analyzed eligibility for reclassification petition from L-1B to L-1A and prepared petition. Assisted on a pro bono Special Immigrant Juvenile case, including guardianship and immigration proceedings.

Prepared H-1B filings for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, and performed complex legal research using existing case law, treatises, electronic resources, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Foreign Affairs Manual, and the Immigration & Nationality Act.

Drafted motions to reopen, motions to change venue, briefs to the Court of Appeals Second Circuit, briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and legal memoranda.

Juris Doctor

Activities: Justice Action Center, Associate Immigration Law Students Association, Member Honors: Dean's List: Fall 2009, Fall 2010

Bachelor Of Arts, Peace Studies