Briana Woo

Bilingual Korean-English immigration legal assistant with experience supporting family- and employment-based immigration matters in a law firm setting. Prepare USCIS forms, cover letters, exhibit lists, and supporting documents for family-based cases, while also assisting with H-1B, L-1, and PERM matters. Bring additional legal experience as a U.S.

Army Reserve Paralegal

Specialist and former intern with the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Known for careful document review, clear client communication, and keeping time-sensitive matters organized and moving forward.

Immigration Legal Assistant at CHO & LEIGH LAW (2026-06 – Present)

• Assist attorneys with family-based immigration matters, including adjustment of status, consular processing, and related USCIS and NVC filings.
• Prepare USCIS forms, cover letters, exhibit lists, continuation sheets, and supporting documents for attorney review.
• Review applications and supporting evidence for missing information, inconsistent answers, signatures, filing fees, and required documentation.
• Communicate directly with Korean- and English-speaking clients to explain document requests, confirm case information, obtain signatures, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare filings involving Forms I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-864, and G-28, as well as DACA renewals and reentry permit applications.
• Support H-1B, L-1, and PERM matters by preparing forms, cover letters, exhibit lists, and supporting documentation.

Paralegal Specialist (27D) at UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE (2025-07 – Present)

• Support attorneys and command leadership with investigations, administrative actions, separation matters, and personnel-related legal documentation.
• Prepare and organize memoranda, sworn statements, case records, and supporting materials involving sensitive and confidential information.
• Track pending legal actions and coordinate with leadership to ensure required documents are completed accurately and on time.

Student Intern at MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE (2022-09 – 2022-12)

• Assisted prosecutorial teams with legal research, discovery preparation, trial support, and document review.
• Digitized and organized more than 300 criminal case files, creating a searchable system that improved access to case records.
• Reviewed confidential case materials and supported attorneys with file preparation and records management.

Project Manager / Program Operations Manager at PATHWAY INSIGHT (2024-03 – 2025-06)

• Led implementation of long-term care programs under South Korea's Long-Term Care Insurance framework in coordination with municipal governments.
• Interpreted regulatory requirements, managed documentation, and coordinated cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Policy & Government Relations Associate at PATHWAY INSIGHT (2023-01 – 2024-02)

• Developed Excel-based intake and case-tracking systems and served as a liaison between government agencies and partner organizations.

B.A. in Political Science – RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (2023-01)