mima ndaya

Leveraged expertise to interpret laws and regulations, advising on business immigration issues for small businesses and Fortune 500 companies to secure employee visas. Provided legal support to other attorneys and conducted extensive legal research on AC21 and Portability issues. Implemented best practices for filing petitions and responding to RFEs for complex NIV matters, including H-1Bs, L-1s,

Managed client intake and filed legal petitions with US government agencies for immigration cases. Served as subject matter expert for US immigration issues, ensuring accurate and timely responses to client inquiries. Reviewed and responded to Request for Evidence (RFEs) to support successful petition outcomes, working on complex issues related to immigrant and non-immigrant visas.

Interpreted laws and regulations to advise employers on business immigration issues, helping them secure PERM and permanent immigrant visas for employees and qualified relatives. Provided legal support to other attorneys and conducted extensive legal research on issues presented by AC21 and Portability, PERM, I-485, L-1, and H-1B.

Interpreted laws and regulations to advise on business immigration issues, assisting small businesses and Fortune 500 companies in securing visas for their employees. Provided legal support to other attorneys and conducted extensive legal research on AC21 and Portability. Implemented best practices for filing petitions and responding to RFEs for complex NIV matters, including H-1Bs, L-1s, TNs, O-1

Devised mandamus complaints, appellate briefs, and legal memoranda for immigration and civil rights actions in federal and immigration courts. Provided proactive support to staff attorneys with Immigration court appearances and drafted legal correspondence for clients with immigration matters pending before federal agencies. Wrote memoranda on filing subpoena duces tecum, represented clients durin

Performed legal research and analysis on civil rights actions and prepared legal memoranda on complex legal issues presented before the District Court. Drafted judicial decisions on motions for summary judgment and 12(b)(6) motions, as well as other complex legal issues.

Drafted complex pleadings for federal court proceedings and drew up MTR against USCIS denial decisions. Responded to USCIS RFEs.

Conducted LCA analysis to determine the correct SOC Code for complex H-1B petitions during busy CAP season. Performed initial review of LCAs and NIV petitions.

Conducted research and interviews on the disarmament of civil populations and its impact on the Congolese civil war.

Conducted wide-range legal research on employment-based immigration to facilitate worker placement and strengthen the US economy. Filed family-related immigrant petitions and handled mandamus and APA federal lawsuits. Reviewed evidence for USCIS requests for evidence and drafted detailed, persuasive arguments in response to RFEs and NOID/NOIR (MTRs), filing complex NIVs including H-1Bs, L-1s, B-1s

Researched legal aspects and consequences of civil society advocacy campaigns, analyzing the impact of training and campaigns. Reviewed and analyzed reports submitted by partners, making recommendations, and conducted civil society advocacy campaigns while providing training to a local non-profit organization.

Obtained a Juris Doctor degree from SMU Dedman School of Law. Graduated in the Class of 2018, specializing in legal studies.

Completed a Masters of Laws degree at SMU Dedman School of Law. Graduated in the Class of 2015, focusing on advanced legal concepts.

Earned a Bachelors of Laws degree from Protestant University of Congo. Graduated in the Class of 2011, gaining foundational legal knowledge.