PRACHI SHAH
Summary
Highly efficient attorney, well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate
MEYER LAW GROUP
10.2023 - Current
- Preparation and filing of nonimmigrant visa petitions ( L-1, O-1, R-1, E-2), employment-based permanent resident applications ( I-526, I-140 petitions).
- Preparation and filing complex RFEs, NOIRs, and NOIDs.
- Supervise in preparation of H-1B, N-400, I-130.
- Supervise in preparation of compliance documents including public access files (PAFs).
- Supervise in preparation of labor certification applications and DOL audit responses.
- Provide education and advice to various internal stakeholders regarding U.S. immigration law issues.
- Experience in managing high volume business immigration as well as EB-5 cases.
- Work on ad-hoc immigration law related projects as assigned.
SENIOR CASE MANAGER
MEYER LAW GROUP
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided client management and support with a wide variety of immigration matters, including preparing H-1B, H-4, H-4 EAD, TN, EB-2, L-1A, and L-1B petitions.
- Prepared a large number of visa petitions in less than a calendar year; 120 H-1B, 10 TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, 5 L-1A, 3 EB-2, and 3 EB-3.
- Scheduled interviews for clients and coordinated the compilation of supporting documents for filing cases with the USCIS.
- Assisted with filing B-1/B-2, F-1, M-1, and J-1 forms, as well as filling out DS-160, and DS-260 visa application forms.
- Determined the prevailing wage and the level needed for filing the Labor Condition Application's with the Department Of Labor, and prepared high-quality cover as well as support letters on behalf of employees.
Global Mobility & Immigrations Director
EMONICS LLC
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed the Immigration Department of Emonics U.S. and India entities.
- Led a team of three Jr. Immigration Specialists, and oversaw complex nonimmigrant petition filings such as H-1B, TN, H-4, EAD, including filing of complex Requests for Evidence (RFE).
- Ensured timely filling of STEM-Optional Practical Training renewals.
- Conducted mock interviews with employees prior to consulate interviews.
- Trained Recruiters, and Hiring Managers on the complexities of U.S. immigration and on-boarding.
- Monitored pending petitions and prepared expiration and case status reports for leadership.
Senior Case Manager
MEYER LAW GROUP
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided client management and support with a wide variety of immigration matters, including preparing H-1B, H-4, H-4 EAD, TN, EB-2, L-1A, and L-1B petitions,
- Prepared a large number of visa petitions in less than a calendar year; 120 H-1B, 10 TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, 5 L-1A, 3 EB-2, and 3 EB-3.
- Scheduled interviews for clients and coordinated the compilation of supporting documents for filing cases with the USCIS.
- Assisted with filing B-1/B-2, F-1, M-1, and J-1 forms, as well as filling out DS-160, and DS-260 visa application forms.
- Determined the prevailing wage and the level needed for filing the Labor Condition Application's with the Department Of Labor, and prepared high-quality cover as well as support letters on behalf of employees.
Director -India Market
CMB Regional Centers
07.2014 - 10.2021
- Delivered consultancy and up-to-date immigration information on the EB-5 Program to foreign individuals interested in the attaining the permanent residency/Green Card through investment.
- Managed and coordinated with 100+ Indian agencies, consultants, attorneys, investors, and trained several new agencies- while working from India for approximately 2 years.
- Assisted F-1, J-1, L-1 & H-1 visa holders in filing EB-5 applications and in-house counsels in performing due diligence on EB-5 project-related legal and partnership documents.
- Represented CMB Regional Centers in the U.S. as well as India & MENA market by attending seminars and expos.
Education
LLM - International & Comparative Law
The George Washington University Law School
District Of Columbia05.2015
B.A.LL.B. - Bachelor in Law
Nirma University, Institute of Law
India05.2013
Skills
- EB-5 Expert
- Non-immigration and Immigration Visas
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Managed a book of accounts comprised of corporations ranging in from 200-500 employees
Languages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Bar Admission: New York (2023)
Bar Admission: India (2013)
Timeline
Senior Associate
MEYER LAW GROUP
10.2023 - Current
SENIOR CASE MANAGER
MEYER LAW GROUP
01.2023 - 10.2023
Global Mobility & Immigrations Director
EMONICS LLC
10.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Case Manager
MEYER LAW GROUP
10.2021 - 10.2022
Director -India Market
CMB Regional Centers
07.2014 - 10.2021
LLM - International & Comparative Law
The George Washington University Law School
B.A.LL.B. - Bachelor in Law
Nirma University, Institute of Law
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