Randall Tonge
New York
Summary
Dynamic Immigration Attorney with a proven track record at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, adept at securing visa approvals and enhancing application processes. Skilled in legal research and client interviewing, I excel in developing tailored strategies that lead to successful outcomes, while fostering strong relationships with government agencies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Immigration Attorney
Redmond Law Firm PLLC
05.2022 - Current
Immigration Attorney
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, expediting the application process and increasing approval rates.
- Prepared comprehensive waiver applications that resulted in overcoming grounds of inadmissibility for numerous clients.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending seminars and staying informed about changing immigration policies, ensuring top-quality service for clients.
- Developed strong working relationships with government agencies such as USCIS and consulates abroad to streamline application processes for clients.
- Counseled employers on regulatory compliance related to hiring foreign nationals, reducing potential liability risks associated with noncompliance issues.
- Drafted clear and concise petitions for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
- Utilized exceptional organizational skills to manage caseloads efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Successfully represented individuals in removal proceedings, preventing deportation through effective defense strategies.
Immigration Attorney
Seymour Law Firm, LLC
07.2019 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, expediting the application process and increasing approval rates.
- Prepared comprehensive waiver applications that resulted in overcoming grounds of inadmissibility for numerous clients.
- Provided pro bono services to underserved communities or vulnerable populations such as refugees or asylum seekers seeking legal assistance with their immigration cases.
- Prepared clients for visa interviews and coached them on how to present their case effectively, increasing overall success rates.
- Developed tailored strategies for each case, leading to successful outcomes in complex immigration matters.
- Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Identified potential issues and concerns and proactively escalated to manager to reduce barriers.
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Worked with public and private agencies to refer and educate immigrants on laws, community resources and options for various needs.
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues, and explain immigration policy.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Improved clients'' immigration processes by providing expert legal counsel and representation.
- Mentored junior attorneys within the firm by sharing knowledge and expertise on immigration law matters.
Immigration Attorney
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation, expediting the application process and increasing approval rates.
- Prepared comprehensive waiver applications that resulted in overcoming grounds of inadmissibility for numerous clients.
- Engaged in continuous professional development through attending seminars and staying informed about changing immigration policies, ensuring top-quality service for clients.
- Developed strong working relationships with government agencies such as USCIS and consulates abroad to streamline application processes for clients.
- Counseled employers on regulatory compliance related to hiring foreign nationals, reducing potential liability risks associated with noncompliance issues.
- Developed tailored strategies for each case, leading to successful outcomes in complex immigration matters.
- Prepared clients for visa interviews and coached them on how to present their case effectively, increasing overall success rates.
- Drafted clear and concise petitions for various visa categories, securing approvals for family-based and employment-based applications.
Education
Bachelor Of Laws (LLB) - Law
Ohio State University
OhioSkills
- Legal research expertise
- Strong analytical skills
- Document preparation
- Interviewing clients
- Visa application assistance
- Deportation defense
- Visa applications
- Global immigration filings
- Language proficiency
Certification
- Master of Laws (LLM) - Accredited Law School.
- Immigration Law Specialist Certification – Various State Bar Associations or the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
- Legal Lean Sigma and Project Management White Belt Certification (LSSPMWB) - Legal Lean Sigma Institute LLC.
- Securities Regulation Certificate– Various accredited law schools.
- Registered Patent Attorney or Agent - United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Timeline
Immigration Attorney
Redmond Law Firm PLLC
05.2022 - Current
Immigration Attorney
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
05.2021 - 03.2022
Immigration Attorney
Seymour Law Firm, LLC
07.2019 - 03.2021
Immigration Attorney
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease
03.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor Of Laws (LLB) - Law
Ohio State University
- Master of Laws (LLM) - Accredited Law School.
- Immigration Law Specialist Certification – Various State Bar Associations or the American Immigration Lawyers Association.
- Legal Lean Sigma and Project Management White Belt Certification (LSSPMWB) - Legal Lean Sigma Institute LLC.
- Securities Regulation Certificate– Various accredited law schools.
- Registered Patent Attorney or Agent - United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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