SAIMA BABER
Raleigh
Summary
Experienced and certified Immigration Paralegal and Case Manager with a solid legal background. Proficient in Urdu, Hindi, and English. Successfully managed cases and facilitated communication for multiple immigration attorneys, while also playing a key role in the preparation of legal documents for immigration applications. Known for exceptional organizational skills and a compassionate nature, resulting in optimal outcomes for clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Erickson Immigration Group
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked alongside supervising attorney with strategizing H1B CAP lottery process for multiple clients.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
IMMIGRATION CASE MANAGER
IBM
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Collaborate with visa candidates and hiring managers to prepare H-1B, L-1A and L-1B new hire, extension, and amendment petitions
- File Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and prepared USCIS forms and support letters for visa candidates, as well as prepared I-539 forms and letters for dependents
- Assemble information and collected documents needed to write responses to USCIS' Requests for Evidence issued for Foreign National petitions
- Support management with various special projects: updating training manuals, completing separation memos, spot checking petitions of peers, and assisting with development of new hires
- Ensure Foreign Nationals' profiles in Immigration Database, INSZoom, were current and adhered to department policies and procedures
- Independently manage case load of more than sixty cases at a time and consistently exceeded monthly quota of preparing more than thirty non-immigrant petitions each month for submission to USCIS
- Prepare and edited all documentation to maintain data integrity for submission to the United States Government and senior leadership
- Remained cognizant and respectful of individual cultural differences of highly diverse foreign national staff members, providing top-tier customer services
- Exceed stringent service level agreements while ensuring that all concerned parties remain fully updated on status changes and progress
- Maintain an effective system of filing data using database systems and Microsoft Excel.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
FAST BAGS INC
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Ensuring that all operations are manufactured in a correct, cost effective and timely manner in alignment with specifications and quality requirements
- Improving operational management systems, processes and best practices that guarantee organizational well-being
- Contribute towards the achievement of company's strategic and operational objectives
- Examine financial data/statements and use them to improve profitability
- Perform quality controls and monitor production KPI's
- Recruit, train, supervise and appraise human resources
- Cater to clients' or personnel's concerns
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL
BHAVYA CHAUDHARY & ASSOCIATES
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Preparing case files under Attorney supervision including all family base Immigration, U-Visa, I-601, I-601A, N-400, I-918, I-918A, I-765, I-192, I-212 etc
- Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney
- Keep clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress
- Maintain several managerial office duties like order office supplies
- Maintain case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers
- Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review
- Supervised new hires for Administrative positions including billing, file management, Calendaring etc.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
HERZING UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assist the dean of school with all clerical duties including faxing, filing, printing, etc
- Provide secretarial and administrative support to management and other staff
- Assist with various program operations as requested as responsibilities permit
- Assist with completion of necessary statistical reports as requested
- Assist academic program chairs with administrative duties as requested
- Use computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents
Education
ASSOCIATES - Paralegal
HERZING UNIVERSITY
2016
ASSOCIATES - SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
SANTA FE COLLEGE
2009
Skills
- Family and Employment based Immigration
- Comprehensive Case Coordination
- Familiarity with Legal Lexicon
- Legal Research
- USCIS Forms Expertise
- Visa Processing Knowledge
- Strategy Preparation
- Proficient Client Relations
Additional Information
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Languages
Urdu
Punjabi
Hindi
Timeline
Law Clerk
Erickson Immigration Group
01.2024 - 05.2024
IMMIGRATION CASE MANAGER
IBM
11.2018 - 12.2021
OPERATIONS MANAGER
FAST BAGS INC
11.2016 - 11.2018
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL
BHAVYA CHAUDHARY & ASSOCIATES
05.2013 - 09.2016
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
HERZING UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 05.2013
ASSOCIATES - SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
SANTA FE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES - Paralegal
HERZING UNIVERSITY
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