Eden Tesfaye
Fairfax,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Immigration Paralegal II
Erickson Immigration Group
Arlington , VA
06.2021 - Current
- Manage 80–100 active cases, including PERM labor certifications, I-140 immigrant petitions, and family/employment based Adjustment of Status applications, ensuring timely and accurate filings that reduce case errors and delays.
- Draft and compile detailed supporting documentation and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), increasing petition approval rates and strengthening compliance with USCIS and DOL regulations.
- Communicate with HR representatives, foreign nationals, and attorneys to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Utilize case management systems INSZoom and Litify, and government portals (DOL FLAG, USCIS online accounts).
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues, and explain immigration policy.
Legal Assistant
Alex Taylor Law
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Drafted discovery requests, pleadings, and motions to support litigation strategy, helping attorneys streamline case preparation.
- Maintained and organized case calendars for deadlines, hearings, and depositions, reducing scheduling conflicts and missed deadlines.
- Communicated with clients, attorneys, and court staff to facilitate timely filings and improve case progress.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Public Policy & Administration)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2021
Skills
- Case Management Systems: [INSZoom and Litify]
- Government Portals: DOL FLAG, USCIS online accounts
- Programs: Certified in Microsoft office suite (eg, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and SPSS
- Languages: Fluent in Amharic
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Immigration Paralegal II
Erickson Immigration Group
06.2021 - Current
Legal Assistant
Alex Taylor Law
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (Public Policy & Administration)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Virginia Commonwealth University
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