MANSI PARIKH
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled paralegal with 7+ years of experience in employment-based immigration specializing in high-volume, complex case management including H-1B, TN, PERM and Schedule As. Strong background in preparing comprehensive petitions, and ensuring full legal compliance with USCIS and Department of Labor requirements. Ability to manage large caseloads, meet tight deadlines, and deliver top notch client services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-Employed
Freelancer
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided contract-based legal support on high-impact employment-based cases including O-1A and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) petitions.
- Conducted detailed case assessments to evaluate eligibility criteria and organize supporting evidence in alignment with the USCIS regulations.
- Compiled extensive documentation including expert recommendation letters, publication and citation records, media coverage, peer review documentation, awards, patents and memberships.
- Collaborated closely with the attorney to ensure accuracy, consistency, and curate a strong case to present it to USCIS.
Senior Paralegal
Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C.
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed high-volume PERM cases, ensuring compliance with DOL requirements.
- Drafted job postings, advertisements, and recruitment reports.
- Organized documentation for PERM filings, including prevailing wage determinations and employer compliance.
- Tracked case deadlines, ensuring timely filings and smooth processes.
- Monitored regulatory updates to maintain compliance with immigration requirements.
Immigration Paralegal II
Erickson Immigration Group
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared and filed H-1B, E-2, and TN petitions, including extensions and RFEs.
- Drafted job descriptions, business plans, and supporting evidence for filings.
- Managed change of status and visa extension petitions with USCIS.
- Ensured documentation accuracy and client compliance with regulations.
- Experience with Nonimmigrant Visa Types including:
- H-1B Visa Applications: Extensive experience assisting with the preparation and filing of H-1B visa petitions for specialty occupations. Managed the entire process, including obtaining prevailing wage determinations, drafting detailed job descriptions, and ensuring compliance with the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. Supported clients through the H-1B lottery process, filing for extensions, and handling Requests for Evidence (RFEs) when necessary.
- E-2 Treaty Investor Visas: Prepared E-2 visa petitions for individuals from treaty countries seeking to invest in or start a business in the U.S. Managed documentation such as investment proof, business plans, and financial statements. Guided clients through the process to ensure compliance with the specific requirements of the E-2 visa category.
- TN Visas: Assisted Canadian and Mexican citizens in preparing TN visa applications under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for eligible professional workers. Ensured that applicants met the qualifications and provided the required documentation, including proof of education and job descriptions.
- Visa Extension & Change of Status: Assisted with nonimmigrant visa extensions and changes of status for individuals looking to extend their stay or transition between visa categories. Managed the filing of petitions with USCIS and worked with clients to gather necessary documentation for successful extensions or status changes.
Client Service Associate
Bridge Immigration
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for business immigration clients.
- Answer non-legal process questions and general inquiries from both employers and their foreign-national employees.
- Collaborate with Bridge-affiliated attorneys to determine optimal immigration strategy.
- Prepare immigration petitions from start-to-finish including review of supporting documents, letter drafting, USCIS form review, compilation and more.
- Manage client accounts through the Bridge software platform including company-level updates and employee updates.
- Identify process improvements that benefit our Client Services team, partner attorneys, or clients, and communicate optimization opportunities to our Product team.
- Bridge is a full-service corporate immigration provider that combines modern, purpose-built technology and high-touch legal expertise to transform the traditionally inefficient, frustrating and reactive immigration function.
Paralegal I
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
Philadelphia, PA, USA
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Sending correspondence to clients and assisting clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Preparing Labor Condition Applications, Forms, Support Letters for H-1B petitions.
- Drafting of Schedule A- I-140 petition (including coordinating posting notices, drafting forms and corresponding letters).
- Involved in preparation of I-140 petitions (for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3) and Adjustment of status application.
- Drafting of O-1 forms, TN border applications.
- Responsible for Full-Cycle PERM process including: reviewing job descriptions and drafting PERM memo reflecting the manager and candidate specifications, preparing prevailing wage requests, monitoring the PERM recruitments and preparation of the ETA 9089 and recruitment reports.
- Mentoring junior staff with procedures and general understanding of process.
Junior Paralegal
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
Philadelphia, PA, USA
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepare H-1B petitions (Cap-subject petitions, Cap-exempt petitions, extensions, amendments, time recapture and AC-21 extensions).
- Prepare H-4 and EAD applications.
- Drafting of Adjustment of Status Applications (including I-485, I-765 and I-131s).
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and policies by attending workshops, seminars and other educational offerings.
Immigration Paralegal
Sethi Law Group/US Law Centre
Orange, CA, USA
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in coordination with attorney or case manager.
- Obtained and reviewed client documentation and analyzed and summarized data.
- Organized visa paperwork, asylum requests, translations and affidavits.
- Translated immigration documents to explain relevance to potential residents.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Assisted in drafting employment-based petitions including H-1Bs and L-1s.
- Responding to simple H-1B Request for Evidence.
Education
Immigration Law in Practice -
Cornell University
01-2021
Certificate in Paralegal Studies - undefined
University of California, Irvine
01-2017
Bachelor of Law (General Law) - undefined
Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Gujarat University
01-2015
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - undefined
S. M. Patel Institute of Commerce, Gujarat University
01-2012
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
Certification
- ABA Approved Certificated Paralegal – UC Irvine
- Immigration Law in Practice – Cornell University
Timeline
Self-Employed
Freelancer
05.2024 - 06.2025
Senior Paralegal
Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C.
07.2023 - 04.2024
Immigration Paralegal II
Erickson Immigration Group
12.2022 - 04.2023
Client Service Associate
Bridge Immigration
09.2021 - 12.2022
Paralegal I
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
07.2020 - 09.2021
Junior Paralegal
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
05.2019 - 06.2020
Immigration Paralegal
Sethi Law Group/US Law Centre
08.2017 - 09.2018
Certificate in Paralegal Studies - undefined
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Law (General Law) - undefined
Sir L.A. Shah Law College, Gujarat University
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) - undefined
S. M. Patel Institute of Commerce, Gujarat University
Immigration Law in Practice -
Cornell University