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Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Researched, analyzed, and wrote complex business immigration cases and RFEs - EB-1 (MNM, OR, & EA), O-1, L-1, H-1B, E-3, NIW, etc.).• Analyzed cases and developed case strategies based upon the requirements and specifications of each case (FN background, position details, etc.) including the selection/risk analysis of potential visa categories to pursue.• Worked independently and managed multiple (30-60) immigration cases simultaneously.• Led client communication for assigned cases including the explanation of visa category requirements, evidentiary requirements, and case strategies. • Utilized cross-cultural communication skills to interface with a variety of internal and external clients.• Trained new attorneys and legal writers in case types, case strategy, client communication, the firm’s internal processes, and client-specific processes.• Developed support letter & RFE Response templates for several visa categories for use across multiple clients.• Developed new legal writing processes & procedures which increased efficiency without sacrificing case acceptance rates.• Trained an offshore team to draft support letters for high-volume USCIS filings (L-1B, L-1A, & H-1B RFE) as well as the process for initiating cases with this team to ensure optimal results.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Designed and submitted a course titled “Global and Local Perspectives on Human Rights,” which was selected among many course proposals. The course discusses global issues such as education, immigration/asylum, health care, housing, and environmental justice (while race, gender, etc. transcend weekly discussions). Then, it demonstrates their local relevance via the participation of representatives from various organizations in Pittsburgh that specialize on these issues.

Fairmont, West Virginia

Morgantown, West Virginia

New Martinsville, West Virginia

Creating renovation and cosmetic improvement plans for within the New Martinsville, WV Axiel chemical plant (previously PPG). Scaffolding, safety, painting, lift operation, etc.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), History, 3.95

Regional Focus - Latin America Transregional Focus - World History M.A. Thesis - Diplomacy & Solidarity: The International Dimensions.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Secondary Education And Teaching, 4.0

Activities and Societies: ● President's List: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2016, & Spring 2017 ● Certified to teach Social.

Graduate Certificate, International/Global Studies (Politics & Economy)

Graduate Certificate, Latin American Social & Public Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Social Sciences, 3.4

Activities and Societies: ● Over 1000+ hours secondary history classroom teaching experience ● Dean's List: Fall 2011; Fall 2012; Summer.

Undergraduate Certificate, Spanish Language And Literature

Undergraduate Minor Degree, History, 4.0

Undergraduate Minor Degree, Spanish, 3.8