Wilson Osorio Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I serve or have served as subject matter expert on several immigration portfolios: I-140s; EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-4; H-2A and H-2B; VAWA; asylum EADs (C8s); SIJS; and U and T visas.I have handled a heavy litigation workload, including over 25 mandamus cases relating to EB-5 and seven class actions relating to SIJS and asylum EADs. I have led the agency’s compliance with federal court orders, including training adjudication officers, and successfully coordinated the reopening and… Show more I serve or have served as subject matter expert on several immigration portfolios: I-140s; EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and EB-4; H-2A and H-2B; VAWA; asylum EADs (C8s); SIJS; and U and T visas.I have handled a heavy litigation workload, including over 25 mandamus cases relating to EB-5 and seven class actions relating to SIJS and asylum EADs. I have led the agency’s compliance with federal court orders, including training adjudication officers, and successfully coordinated the reopening and adjudication of thousands of I-360 petitions in accordance with multiple court orders.I am actively involved in the agency’s rulemaking efforts in the aforementioned immigration programs and provide technical assistance on the legal ramifications of different regulatory proposals. I have successfully solved differences of opinion among DHS components on proposed regulatory provisions. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as Immigration Counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee. My work included all aspects of immigration, i.e., humanitarian-, family-, and employment-based immigration benefits.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I worked on legal issues involving H visa programs (H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B) and DOL’s T and U visa certification programs. I successfully litigated cases against employers for non-compliance under the H visa programs, and I was a lead attorney on the definition of agriculture under the FLSA for purposes of H-2A temporary labor certifications.

Greater New York City Area

Represented clients in matters relating to asylum, removal defense, T and U visas, VAWA petitions, and SIJS petitions.Interviewed clients, conducted legal research, drafted pleadings, and prepared petitions and applications for submission to various government agencies including, USCIS, ICE, EOIR, DOS, and DOL.Directed legal clinics, trained and supervised pro bono attorneys, legal interns, and paralegals.

Conducted class discussions about several immigration law topics, including: asylum; removal defense; naturalization; and family- and employment-based immigration.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Represented clients on a variety of matters, including: naturalization, U Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, custody, and removal proceedings.

Atlanta, Ga

Performed legal research, wrote memoranda, and assisted attorneys with case development and litigation support in legal matters relating to violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).Interviewed H-2A and H-2B workers and assessed potential violations of their rights under the FLSA.

Sterling, Va

Worked with Spanish-speaking U visa petitioners. Wrote affidavits and prepared forms for submission to USCIS.Communicated with counselors, social workers, and law enforcement agencies.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: American University International Law Review; Immigration and Naturalization (Course Teaching Assistant).

Bachelor'S Degree, History; Latin American Studies

Activities and Societies: Students Helping Honduras (Vice President); Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (Program Assistant).