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• Represent the U.S. Government in removal proceedings before Immigration Judges.• Provide expert legal counsel in the interpretation of highly complex immigration and custom laws including comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of statutory, regulatory and case authorities.• Prepare cases for trial by conducting legal research.• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.• Conduct cross-examinations and submit evidence in proceedings on behalf of the U.S. Government.• Present oral arguments advancing the government’s position and define legal issues for the court in proceedings.• Negotiate the disposition of cases with opposing counsel.• Advise the Deputy Chief Counsel on cases warranting deferred action or other prosecutorial discretion.• Provide legal advice and support to the other ICE components in immigration matters.• Appellate advocacy before the Board of Immigration Appeals, including the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.• Ensure all mandatory procedural requirements have been complied with for all filings before the Executive Officer for Immigration Review and Board of Immigration Appeals.• Represent the U.S. Government in adjudicating cases before the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to the hiring of unauthorized noncitizens and the failure to comply with employment eligibility verification requirements.

San Antonio, Texas Area

Mental Health• Represented the State of Texas in civil protective custody and commitment proceedings in the Probate Courts of Bexar County.• Provided legal counsel to mental health facilities in meeting the legal requirements for civil custody and commitment proceedings.• Reviewed and approved Orders for Protective Custody filed by mental health facilities.• Participated in weekly court staffings with the Probate Judge, Public Defender’s Office, The Center for Healthcare Services and patients in the court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment program.Intake Division-Criminal• Reviewed felony criminal offenses to determine legal sufficiency for prosecution.• Drafted indictments and presented criminal offenses for indictment in grand jury proceedings.• Worked with local law enforcement agencies in Bexar County to ensure the collection of all evidence necessary for successful prosecution. • Represented the State of Texas in the magistration process, and participated in bond determination hearings.Protective Order Division-Civil• Managed a team of prosecutors, paralegals, and legal interns in the Protective Order Division.• Reviewed protective order applications and signed pleadings filed with the civil court.• First-chaired six (6) bench trials before Civil District Court Judges on protective order cases involving sexual assault and family violence assaults.• Second-chaired six (6) bench trials with misdemeanor prosecutors providing oversight and direction on protective order cases involving family violence assaults and stalking.• Exercising independent judgment and discretion, oversaw the investigations and litigation of protective order cases from their inception through hearing or settlement.• Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel and pro se Respondents, resulting in Agreed Protective Orders.Family Violence, Appellate, Juvenile• Served as an ADA in these additional units within the District Attorney's Office.

Alexandria, Va

• Hired, supervised and trained attorney and administrative support staff. • Successfully acquired approval of family-based visa petitions through adjustment of status and consular processing on behalf of families.• Submitted appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals to overcome I-130 petition denials by USCIS.• Successfully acquired H-1B, L-1 and TN visas for corporations. • Successfully acquired the I-140 approvals for an employee under the EB-1 (multi-national manager/executive) category on behalf of a company that had reorganized and EB-2 category. • Prepared and submitted PERM applications, including supervised recruitment.• Successfully re-opened cases via motions to reopen and reconsider before USCIS. • Successfully defended against a Service Motion to Reopen and deny an already approved I-360 Petition through strong advocacy, including interpretation of immigration laws and regulations.• Successfully acquired adjustment of status and Cancellation of Removal for individuals before the Executive Office for Immigration Review.• Successfully acquired asylum and refugee status for individuals from Afghanistan and Sudan at the Arlington Asylum Office and at the U.S. Embassy abroad. • Defended asylum application before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and submitted appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals. • Successfully acquired VAWA approvals on behalf of battered spouses.• Successfully acquired citizenship status for individuals through the naturalization application process and derivative citizenship application process.• Successfully acquired prosecutorial discretion and DACA approvals on behalf of eligible individuals.• Successfully acquired waivers for various grounds of inadmissibility.• Monitored developments and changes in immigration laws, agency regulations and operating procedures to ensure immediate office implementation.

Woodbridge, Va

• Successfully managed the high-volume corporate global immigration account of eBay Inc. & its subsidiary companies, serving as the first point of contact for recruiters and the global mobility & human resources team.• Successfully acquired H-1B, L-1, TN, E-2, E-3 & O-1 employment visas for executives & senior managers.• Successfully acquired employment-based immigrant visas in the EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 categories, including PERM applications.• Successfully acquired approval of family-based visa petitions & citizenship applications. • Extensive experience processing I-129 petitions & I-539 applications requesting change & extension of status.• Extensive experience filing adjustment of status applications, with related parole & employment authorization applications & consular processing applications.• Provided legal assistance to employers regarding I-9 compliance & E-Verify compliance. • Monitored developments & changes in immigration laws, agency regulations & operating procedures. • Prepared legal memoranda for clients outlining visa options & applicability of immigration laws, regulations & policies. • Researched, coordinated & advised foreign nationals on U.S. visa application procedures at U.S. Embassies/Consulates abroad. • Hired, supervised & trained paralegal staff. • Directly supervised a team of four paralegals. • Provided mentoring & training to junior attorneys.• Developed, maintained & updated document infrastructure within the immigration department. • Developed, maintained & updated case management tracking system to ensure successful tracking of visa expiration dates for a high volume practice. • Successfully coordinated & secured foreign visas for employment in foreign countries, including Canada, Taiwan, Korea, the People’s Republic of China, the Netherlands, & Ireland. • Participated in on-site face-to-face meetings with global mobility/human resources team & employees in regard to case status and immigration developments.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing