Alexander N Cook
Fairfax
Summary
Legal professional with 13 years of federal service, including extensive experience in legal research, regulatory analysis, and decision-making. Adept at drafting legal documents, analyzing case law, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with precision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Appeals Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Administrative Appeals Office
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted detailed legal research and regulatory analysis to determine applicant eligibility.
- Analyzed case files to determine issues of fact and law.
- Drafted and issued detailed decisions regarding an applicant’s eligibility for the requested benefits.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active collaboration with colleagues and management.
- Provided timely and accurate decisions on appeals, ensuring fairness and adherence to established legal precedent and agency policy.
- Exceeded departmental goals related to timeliness and accuracy of decisions by consistently meeting deadlines and surpassing production expectations.
Senior Immigration Services Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington Field Office
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Reviewed applications and petitions for legal sufficiency and made decisions related to requested benefits.
- Created and implemented the field office training program for new officers.
- Collaborated with other agency departments including legal and national security teams as well as the Department of State and Law Enforcement agencies.
- Conducted background checks to maintain security and deter fraud.
- Mentored new officers, sharing expertise and knowledge to develop their skills in immigration services.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within the field office, proposing solutions that led to increased productivity and enhanced service quality.
- Testified in federal court during criminal trials.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with applicants, documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
Immigration Services Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington Field Office/Vermont Service Center
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Conducted thorough investigations, including interviews and document analysis, to determine eligibility.
- Maintained detailed records of all cases, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference and compliance with regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, Michigan05.2008
Skills
- Legal writing
- Legal research
- Problem-solving
- Strong analytical skills
- Policy interpretation
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Case analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Unbiased interviewing
Timeline
Appeals Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Administrative Appeals Office
12.2022 - Current
Senior Immigration Services Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington Field Office
06.2017 - 12.2022
Immigration Services Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Washington Field Office/Vermont Service Center
05.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English, Political Science
Aquinas College
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