Jath Shao

CEO

United States17 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in immigration law and deportation defense.
Advocate for diverse immigrant communities.
Experienced in family law and business immigration.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a specialized immigration attorney with a focus on family and business immigration.

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Skills

Core Skills

Immigration LawFamily Law

Other Skills

Immigration IssuesInternational Trade LawInternational Trade AgreementsInternational TradeInternational BusinessBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)Real Estate TransactionsReal Estate DevelopmentInternational LawInternational EducationEducational ConsultingConsultingStrategic ConsultingSupply Management

About

I'm the kind of lawyer who helps people. I help couples with marriage-based green card adjustments (I-485) and immigrant visa petitions (ask me why CR-1 is better than K-1), including waivers of any inadmissibilities. I assist small businesses to find seasonal and specialized immigrants to shore up their workforce. I specialize in R-1 petitions for full-time religious workers and E-2 applications for international entrepreneurs. I defend people from deportation in immigration, appellate, and federal circuit courts, and litigate mandamus lawsuits when the government unjustly delays or denies applications. As an immigrant with heritage in two of the Visa Bulletin countries, I know how you feel because I have been you. I have waited in lines for visas and been denied and approved. I have fallen out of status and had to scramble. I have seen immigration laws and policies change and flow, and what you're going through? I know.

Experience

Shao law firm

Principal Attorney

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · United States

I primarily practice immigration law, including family-based immigration, business or employment-based immigration, and removal defense in deportation proceedings before immigration courts.
Due to the unique nature of immigration law being federal law, I am able to serve clients from across the nation and around the world.
I also do divorce, custody, support, protection, and other family law cases in Ohio and New York.
Through my firm's of counsels, family law services are also available in Illinois and California, and we also offer Canadian immigration advice and representation through our Canadian of counsel.
Other services we provide include contract negotiation, writing, and review, and advice and consultation for small business matters.

Immigration LawImmigration IssuesFamily Law

National filipino american lawyers association (nfala)

Central Region Governor

Nov 2021 – Nov 2022 · 1 yr · OH, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, WI

Inquirer.net

Immigration Columnist

Sep 2020 – Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

I write about immigration for Filipinos, Filipino-Americans, and Pinoys who aspire to become Fil-Ams.

Herman legal group, llc

Of Counsel

May 2020 – Jul 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

I represent immigrants and potential immigrants across the spectrum of immigration law.
I establish and maintain new markets and new business for the firm.
I guide and advise clients as they achieve their American dreams.

Asian services in action, inc. (asia, inc.)

Law Clerk

Aug 2019 – May 2020 · 9 mos

I advocated for a diverse immigrant community in family-based immigration.
I created and implemented protocols for the Legal Services Department

Finch co

E-Commerce Operations Coordinator

Jan 2019 – Jul 2019 · 6 mos · Worldwide

I served as gatekeeper for a steady flow of merchandise on various channels of commerce.
I identified, evaluated, and eliminated inefficiencies in the operations process.
I liaised with brands, consumer focus groups, blogs, and other players in the industry.
I created and maintained marketing material and product descriptions on various channels.

Herman legal group, llc

Law Clerk

Jan 2017 – Aug 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos · Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I researched, wrote, and filed briefs, memos, petitions, motions, and applications with executive agencies (USCIS, ICE, CBP), US embassies and consulates, the immigration court system (IJ, EOIR, BIA), the local court of common pleas, and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
I discovered, cultivated, and managed my own clients and maintained existing clients of the firm.
I served as an interpreter for client intake in Filipino and depositions in Chinese, and translated documents from Spanish to English.

Eagle english 88, inc

President

Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 · 4 yrs · Manila, Philippines

I established the first and only ICAO-compliant Aviation English training center in the Philippines and partnered with public and private industry stakeholders to set and maintain national Aviation English language standards.

E-way business, inc

Administration Manager

Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 · 1 yr · Quezon City, Philippines

I directed a contact center in the Philippines that purchased medical equipment and consumables from China and Southeast Asia for sale primarily to the Australia / New Zealand / Oceania market.

Global tests of english language proficiency, inc

Researcher/Content Creator

Jan 2010 – Jan 2011 · 1 yr · Manila, Philippines

I created various English language proficiency tests for the Korean English language learning market. I was selected as the most accurate rater of Aviation English tests by international civil aviation standards.

Spark call center

Training Consultant

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Pasig City, Philippines

I was consulted to construct and conduct customized training programs for sales and customer service agents targeting an American clientele.

I-deo / forum

Business Development Consultant

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Singapore

I facilitated management training workshops for small to medium sized business enterprises (SME). I also evaluated the Southeast Asian market for a Latin American food and beverage corporation.

Educational test preparation services, inc

Editor

Jan 2007 – Jan 2008 · 1 yr · Makati City, Philippines

I wrote and edited test preparation books for various English language proficiency tests.

Faith community center

Director

Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 · 2 yrs · Flushing, NY

I coordinated after-school programs for children, taught SAT preparation classes for high school students, and led ESL / American cultural immersion classes for new immigrants