Resume

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Vusal Heydarov
AKA: Vusal Yusif  

contact@vusalyusif.com | www.vusalyusif.com | linkedin.com/in/vusalheydarov

Work Experience

Senior Immigration Paralegal, Law Office of Vugar Jafarov – Sudbury, MA | Oct 2022 – Nov 2025

• Managed high-volume immigration case preparation and filings, including asylum, family-based and marriage-based green cards, naturalization, waivers, and employment-based petitions.

• Prepared and submitted 5–15 complex cases per month to USCIS, EOIR, DOL, NVC, and U.S. consulates, drafting affidavits, legal summaries, motions, and supporting documentation.

• Oversaw workflow for 500+ active cases, tracked deadlines, and ensured timely filings and compliance.

• Served as Lead Paralegal, reviewing case submissions prepared by other paralegals and training new staff and interns.

• Tracked case-related payments and maintained consistent client communication across a multi-million-dollar annual case volume.

• Provided technical and operational support, including document template management, software troubleshooting, and basic IT assistance.

• Developed internal guides, templates, and workflow systems that improved consistency, efficiency, and onboarding processes.

Education

Certificate in Paralegal Studies, Boston University – Boston, MA | May 2025 – Aug 2025

Business Program Certificate, Approach International Student Center – Allston, MA | Jan 2023 – Apr 2023

Master of Science in Astronomy and Space Sciences, Istanbul University – Istanbul, Türkiye | Aug 2019 – Jul 2022

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, National Aviation Academy – Baku, Azerbaijan | Sep 2015 – Jun 2019

Skills

Languages: Azerbaijani (Native), Turkish (Fluent), English (Fluent).

Financial Software: QuickBooks, Wave Accounting

Legal & Case Management:

• Advanced proficiency in immigration case management platforms, including eImmigration (Cerenad) and Clio.

• Advanced administration of Attorney and Accredited Representative accounts across USCIS, EOIR, ICE, DOL, and NVC/CEAC systems.

• Immigration form expertise across asylum, family-based and marriage-based green cards, naturalization, waivers, and employment-based matters.

• Legal document drafting, including affidavits, motions, client declarations, and support letters.

• Legal research and evidence for organizations using USCIS Policy Manual, EOIR guidance, regulations, case law, and Westlaw.

Productivity & Documentation:

• Expert command of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.

• Proficient in PDF and document management using Adobe Acrobat.

Technical Skills:

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux (Ubuntu).

• Basic programming and automation: Python, C++, Arduino.

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