Farah Zaman

Manage a caseload of 150+ PERM and employment-based immigration matters, oversee H-1B/TN/I-140/AOS processes, and reduce case risk through weekly audits and client-facing case strategy meetings.

Prepared and reviewed NIV and immigrant petitions (H-1B, L-1, EB-1, E-2, E-3, TN) and managed a 150+ caseload, drafting responses to evidence and advising clients on visa bulletin and regulatory updates.

Prepared PERM (ETA 9089), H-1B petitions, I-140s and AOS filings while maintaining a caseload of 110+ PERM matters and supporting attorneys with affidavits, form drafting, and USCIS inquiries.

Prepared PERM and H-1B petitions and assisted attorneys with case organization, affidavits, and form drafting to meet filing deadlines and ensure compliance with court and USCIS procedures.

Proofread and edited court transcripts, scheduled court reporters to reduce backlog, and maintained transcript databases to ensure timely delivery of case-sensitive materials.

Performed client intake, prepared administrative reports, managed communications, and informed clients about services to support court-based social services.

Organized and indexed case files using LIONS, conducted legal research on violent crime via LexisNexis, and supported case retrieval processes for the Southern District of New York.

Analyzed electronic media and crime patterns using GIS and Excel, supported prosecution efforts through data categorization, and maintained chain-of-custody records for digital evidence.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with minors in Law and Psychology, focusing on criminal justice theory and research methods.