Sima Majnooni
Washington,United States
Summary
Business immigration specialist with extensive experience in managing high-volume employment-based immigration matters, consistently delivering results through strategic leadership and meticulous oversight of complex filings. Proven track record in leading teams, developing streamlined compliance systems, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Immigration Law Specialist Lead
Silmi Law
Baltimore, Maryland
04.2024 - Current
- Led the Business Immigration Team, supervising four paralegals and clerks managing 150+ active cases each, overseeing quality, compliance, and workflow.
- Managed high-volume filings, including 400+ H-1B and PERM cases in 2024, 350+ in 2025, and 150+ L-1A/B and EB-1C cases, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
- Streamlined operations with new intake, communication, and documentation processes, reducing delays and increasing client capacity; improved compliance with templates and standardized review frameworks.
- Launched new service processes (EB-1A/O-1 workflows, NIW strategies, L-1 to EB-1C transitions) while maintaining USCIS compliance.
- Led communication and change management, creating templates, training materials, and policy updates that improved cross-team alignment.
- Monitored immigration changes and adapted processes to USCIS policy updates, RFEs, and court decisions to reduce risk.
- Implemented Filevine, centralizing case data, communications, and documents, automating milestones and reminders.
- Resolved complex cases involving H-1B, EB-1A/O-1, NIW, and L-1A/EB-1C criteria.
- Authored 30+ legal resources and training materials and led 100+ mandamus filings for delayed AOS cases; hosted webinars on H-1B rules, alternative visas, and EB-1A strategy.
Labor, and Immigration Faculty Researcher
University of Maryland, College Park, Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension
Maryland
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered guest lectures undergraduate and graduate students on topics related to immigration policy, agricultural labor markets, and U.S. visa programs, particularly focusing on the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker visa categories.
- Spearheaded a multi-year research initiative investigating the economic impact and legal frameworks of the H-2A and H-2B visa programs, with a special emphasis on their application within the U.S. agricultural sector.
- Conducted in-depth legal analyses of agricultural labor laws and their intersection with immigration regulations, providing actionable insights to policymakers, legal practitioners, and advocacy organizations.
- Authored detailed research papers, policy briefs, blog posts, and fact sheets aimed at improving public understanding of the complex regulatory landscape governing seasonal agricultural labor.
- Collaborated with academic departments and legal think tanks to host panel discussions and policy roundtables, bridging the gap between legal research, economic data, and real-world labor policy.
- Produced educational and outreach materials that contributed to broader discussions on labor shortages, visa reform proposals, and economic dependencies within the agricultural industry.
Business Immigration Analyst/Law Clerk
USILAW
Maryland
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed a high-volume caseload of over 200 employment-based immigration petitions, including EB-1C, L-1A, L-1B, National Interest Waiver (NIW), and O-1 visa categories. Maintained a 100% approval rate by conducting in-depth legal analysis and preparing customized petitions that aligned with clients’ industry, position, and qualifications.
- Drafted complex legal documents including initial petitions, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and supporting exhibits.
- Ensured accuracy, consistency, and full compliance with USCIS regulations, DOL requirements, and case law precedents.
- Conducted client intake and follow-up consultations to gather biographical, corporate, and evidentiary documents. Evaluated eligibility under evolving legal standards and provided detailed assessments and strategic recommendations in coordination with supervising attorneys.
- Developed NIW and EB-1A training programs for team members when USILAW began taking on NIW and EB-1A cases.
- Supported attorneys in legal research on adjudication trends and novel legal arguments to strengthen case strategy and improve petition approval outcomes.
Business Immigration Law Clerk
Raju & Associate Law Firm
Washington DC
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed filing of legal documents for a wide range of complex immigration matters, including Writs of Mandamus, EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions, and family-based immigration cases.
- Conducted legal research and drafted persuasive legal arguments, compiled supporting evidence, and ensured all filings were fully compliant with federal immigration statutes, USCIS policy memoranda, and applicable court precedents.
- Liaised directly with clients to gather biographical, employment, and testimonial documentation; prepared them for interviews; and provided regular updates on case developments, cultivating trust and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
- Managed essential administrative functions such as coordinating case timelines, scheduling attorney-client meetings, and organizing document submissions to USCIS and federal courts, ensuring all deadlines were met with precision and professionalism.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) -
American University, Washington College of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - undefined
University of Arkansas
01-2022
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
University of Tabriz
01-2018
Skills
Employment Based Immigration EB-1A, EB-1C, NIW Strategy H-1B and PERM Compliance Legal Research and Writing USCIS Regulatory Analysis Team Leadership and Case Management
LANGUAGES
Farsi, Azeri, Arabic [Writing]
Publications
- Majnooni, S., Goeringer, P., Russo, H., Guidelines for Delaware and Maryland ag operations on writing an employee manual, 2024-01-01, University of Maryland Extension and University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
- Goeringer, P., Majnooni, S., Understanding agricultural liability: Premises liability, 2024-01-01, University of Maryland Extension
- Majnooni, S., Bankruptcy reports (5-report series), 2026-01-01, Auburn University
- Majnooni, S., Do ag workers qualify for disaster leave?, 2024-04-01, Delmarva Chicken, 8
- Majnooni, S., The new rule improves protection for H-2A, 2022-11-01, Ag Notes: Harford County Newsletter, 3
Timeline
Business Immigration Law Specialist Lead
Silmi Law
04.2024 - Current
Business Immigration Analyst/Law Clerk
USILAW
06.2023 - 04.2024
Business Immigration Law Clerk
Raju & Associate Law Firm
06.2022 - 06.2023
Labor, and Immigration Faculty Researcher
University of Maryland, College Park, Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension
05.2022 - 01.2025
Master of Laws (LL.M.) - undefined
University of Arkansas
Master of Laws (LL.M.) -
American University, Washington College of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
University of Tabriz