Zahra Abid Ali, Immigration Expert

Zahra Abid Ali

Immigration Expert

Right Source Immigration

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Higher diploma, Paralegal
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

Immigration Expert at Right Source Immigration
  • Canada - Mississauga
  • My current job since April 2022

• Advise clients on the most appropriate immigration program for their
situation such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian
Experience Class;
• Offer legal representation at immigration hearings and interviews at the
CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency);
• Prepare and submit appeals or other post-decision procedures;
• Profecient at LMIA, family sponsorship, PNP, temporary and permanent
resident programs.

Paralegal at Hasso Law
  • Canada - Oakville
  • My current job since April 2021

• Maintain ongoing communication with attorneys and clients, resulting in
smooth business transactions and experiences;
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings into a brief;
• Assist in the preparation of strategies, applications, memos & case files;
• Help to investigate the facts of a case by interviewing clients and witnesses.
• Review documentation to ensure legal documents and records are in compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
• Review ordinances to ensure legality.
• Keep clients appraised of hearings, trials, and deposition dates;
• Draft legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, appeals, terms of business, and memorandum and articles of association.

Director Of Legal Affairs at HMA
  • Canada - Toronto
  • February 2016 to December 2020

• Managed and coordinated the regulatory affairs and asset management;
• Ensured that the organization’s legal interests are protected and that it is in
compliance with all laws and regulations;
• Represented the company in legal proceedings, such mediations,
arbitration, and hearings;
• Developed, implementing, and maintaining legal policies and procedures;
• Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated contracts, agreements, and other legal
documents.

Sponsorship Program - Team Lead (Volunteer) at LifeLine Syria
  • Canada - Toronto
  • September 2015 to December 2019

• Managing and supporting the work of team members, providing guidance
and feedback;
• Building and maintaining relationships with organizations, and government
agencies involved in the sponsorship program;
• Ensuring that communication is clear and effective between all
stakeholders, including sponsors, refugees, and other partners;
• Assisting legal practitioners/ lawyers navigate the complex immigration
system, including understanding deadlines and requirements, and ensuring
that all necessary steps are taken to secure a positive outcome for the
sponsors and refugees;
• Conducting legal research and gathering information about relevant laws
and policies to build the strongest possible case for the refugee;
• Managing the sponsorship cases, ensuring that all necessary paperwork is
completed, and that the sponsorship process is moving forward accordingly;
• Primary contact to approve families to sponsor refugees and ensure they are
eligible to sponsor.

Bilingual Field Service Manager at Endress & Hauser
  • Canada - Oakville
  • January 2014 to February 2016

• Manage a team of field service technicians, including hiring, training,
scheduling, and supervising field service personnel;
• Ensure that customer issues are addressed in a timely and effective manner;
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of equipment, as well as the repair
of any issues that may arise;
• Coordinate with other departments, including work with sales, engineering,
and production departments to ensure that customer requirements are met;
• Stay current on industry regulations and standards, and ensure that field
service technicians are trained on these requirements.

Bilingual Field Service Team Lead at Endress & Hauser
  • Canada - Oakville
  • October 2012 to December 2013

• Lead a team of field service technicians by managing schedules, delegating
tasks, and ensuring that all team members have the resources and support
they need to perform their jobs effectively;
• Responsible for facilitating communication between team members,
customers, and other stakeholders, both in English and French;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations;
• Track and report on performance metrics.

Education

Higher diploma, Paralegal
  • at Humber College
  • April 2022

• Graduated with honors on the dean’s honor list with a GPA of 3.5; • Studied many areas of law including corporate, civil litigation, employment, real estate, immigration and family; • Member of Law Society of Ontario.

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at Ryerson University
  • May 2011

• Studied business and law, economic management, global management, human resources management, and more.

Specialties & Skills

Legal Management
Legal Consulting
Legal Research
Proposal Drafting
Contract Management
Legal Writing
Interpersonal Communication
Microsoft Office
Communication Skills
Superior Organizational Skills
Legal Drafting
Legal Research
Advanced Knowledge of Legal Terminology
Time Management Skills
Legal advice
Business law
Llitigation
Negotiation
Contract management
Legal management
Legal consulting
Immigration
Litigation
Commercial law
writing
legal documents
legal affairs
legal administration
legal assistance

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker
French
Intermediate

Memberships

Law society of Ontario
  • Member of Law Society
  • September 2020

Training and Certifications

Certified Professional Contract Management (Training)
Training Institute:
Zabeel International Institute
Date Attended:
February 2023

Hobbies

  • Event and wedding planner
    As a side hobby, I plan events and weddings of over 500 people and more.