Sameera Chehab Email & Phone Number

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

New York, Ny, Us

• I strategically counseled one of the world’s leading IT consulting companies on all aspects of employment-based U.S. immigration, regulation, policy changes, employee retention, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. Reported directly to Managing Partner. Conducted client onboarding and data migration of 3800 foreign nationals. • Drafted and presented complex analyses, educational (training) decks, and proposals to client including Global HR Leaders, top Human Resource managers, and other executives. • Built and managed dedicated onshore team as well as maintained daily communication with offshore team. Planned office’s first comprehensive H-1B RFE Response Project with offshore team. Conducted other personnel actions including hiring, termination, and interviewing non-attorney candidates. • Established and enforced strict client SLAs, processes and strategies (i.e., email content, client communication, petition drafting, and filing metrics). Continuously developed and improved team wide case templates. • Created the process for and directly managed the successful filing of 600+ H-1B Cap petitions and RFE responses for FY20 and FY21, including post-approval process and support in light of new registration process. Reviewed all other outgoing NIV petitions averaging 50 per week. Reviewed all PERMs averaging less than 10 per week. • Served as member of office’s Leadership Committee consisting of Managing Partner, four Partners, Executive Director, and three Team Leads. Discussed office wide matters, resolved hiring needs, new client acquisitions, and attorney performance management.

Tampa, Fl, Us

• I was one of two Immigration Attorneys for five mid-sized multinational tech companies founded in 1999, consisting of about 1000 foreign nationals. I Strategically counseled company executives on all aspects of employment-based U.S. immigration, regulation, policy changes, and compliance. • Reviewed and revised high volume NIV petitions (H-1B, TN). Drafted L-1 petitions. Drafted multiple complex RFE responses and Motions to Reopen/Reconsider. Reviewed an average of 25 NIV petitions per month and drafted an average of NIV 15 RFE responses per month. Filed 175 independent H-1B Cap petitions during FY 2019 while managing support staff of 10 Case Managers. • Sole attorney responsible for the analysis and filing of all PERMs for all five tech companies (including drafting job descriptions, minimum requirements, skill sets, PWR, verification of employment letters, and recruitment report review). Filed an average of 15 PERMs per month. Achieved 100% PERM certification rate. • Drafted EB-1C petitions and analyzed all supporting documents. Reviewed EB-2 and EB-3 I-140 petitions routed to external counsel. Reviewed and updated I-140 supporting documentation such as ability to pay documentation. • Served as AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter’s Pro Bono Liaison and CLE Liaison.

Los Angeles, California, Us

I was one of three Associate Attorneys in the firm's Business Immigration Practice Group, which also consists of three Partners amassing several decades of immigration experience in providing cutting edge immigration solutions to our corporate clients - from start ups to industry leaders. I directly counseled our multinational corporate clients on all aspects of employment-based U.S. immigration, regulation, policy changes, and compliance. I strategized NIV (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN) and IV options for a wide range of clients from a broad array of industries within Big Data Analytics, Cloud Security, Asset Management, Renewable Energy, Dental/Medical Device Manufacturers as well as top U.S. academic institutions and non-profits. I strategized and assisted the foreign national employees of our clients to attain permanent residency (employment-based green card: EB-1 or PERM, I-140, AOS), including multinational managers (EB-1C), professionals with advanced degrees (EB-2), and skilled workers (EB-3). I am the American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA) Southern California Chapter's Pro Bono Co-Liaison. I also served as the Social Justice Co-Chair of the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California (SABA-SC). In this capacity, I organize and volunteer at various free or low-cost immigration clinics/workshops, Know Your Rights presentations, and immigration town halls throughout Southern California.

Cerritos, Ca, Us

• Supervised, managed, and trained a team of two paralegals and one file clerk in case preparation to ensure excellent client service. Assigned, reviewed, and prioritized minimum 125 active cases (80% EB; 20% FB). Set and met annual goal of minimum $500K billing. Recommended personnel actions: promotions, disciplinary actions, and compensation. • Strategized NIV and IV options for multinational corporate clients in data analytics, information technology, and health care industries as well as academic and research institutions. Analyzed, drafted, and reviewed complex NIV petitions (1200+ H-1B CAP, L-1, E, O, P, TN) and complex IV petitions (EB-1/2/3, including Outstanding Researcher/Professor, Extraordinary Ability, and NIW). Drafted PERM applications and PERM audit responses, BALCA appeals, complex RFE responses, and motions to reopen/reconsider.

Cerritos, Ca, Us

• Strategized NIV and IV options for multinational corporate clients in data analytics, information technology, and health care industries, among others.• Analyzed, drafted, and reviewed NIV petitions (1000+ H-1B CAP, L-1, E, O, P, TN) and IV petitions (EB-1/2/3, including Outstanding Researcher/Professor, Extraordinary Ability, and NIW).• Drafted PERM applications and PERM audit responses, complex RFE responses, motions to reopen/reconsider, AOS, naturalization, consular processing matters, I-751 petitions, I-9 self-audits and compliance, and provided EB-5 consultations.• Managed daily caseload of minimum 75 active cases. Adhered to strict deadlines and exhibited meticulous attention to detail.• Pro bono representation of clients in removal proceedings (asylum, TPS, DACA, and other forms of relief).• Trained paralegals, interns, and file clerks.

New York, Ny, Us

• Drafted Outstanding Researcher, Extraordinary Ability, NIW petitions and concurrent AOS applications for top research institutions.• Drafted complex RFE responses, motions to reopen/reconsider, employment-based NIV and IV petitions for world-renowned chefs, wrestlers, poker players, dressage trainers, and others.• Successfully coordinated drafting and filing of over 1,200 H-1B CAP cases.

San Diego, California, Us

Prepared step-by-step guides to Microsoft Office & online legal research databases including Westlaw, LexisNexis, LegalTrac, & CALI for patron use. Processed, shelved, circulated, and withdrew law library print, multimedia, & computer technology materials & equipment. Assisted patrons in locating and using library materials & equipment. Assumed responsibility for law library operation in absence of supervisor. Trained new hires.

San Diego, Us

• Drafted legal memoranda regarding business entity formation/dissolution, taxi cab permits, Highway Patrol orders, landlord/tenant, service of process, and Chief of Police rights and responsibilities.• Executed dissolution procedures of affiliated limited liability company.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Researched and drafted motions and legal memoranda. • Attended mediations, administrative hearings, and interviewed witnesses• Recommended legal course of action to Board of Directors.

• Propounded and responded to discovery and interrogatories in construction defect matters. • Executed business entity formation procedures.

New York, Us

Interviewed potential witnesses. Drafted interview questionnaire and student declarations for major class action lawsuit.

Provided information to customers on products and services. Generated holiday sales revenue in excess of $5,000 per day. Resolved sales summary discrepancies. Implemented security measures. Trained and monitored new employees’ progress.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Reviewed and performed weekly updates of service, adhesion, and purchase of land contracts. Analyzed and resolved administrative issues for Contract Administrators.

Juris Doctor

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics