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Sarah S. Thomas
also known as née Sarah Kate Simons
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Biography
Sarah S. Thomas specializes in business immigration, including employment-based immigration and I-9 compliance. She works with clients to address the visa and work authorization needs of U.S. and global personnel, including professionals, managers and executives, essential workers, and students. With I-9 compliance, she assists companies in drafting employment eligibility verification compliance policies; she conducts training sessions, internal audits, and represents employers undergoing I-9 inspections (or audits).
Ms. Thomas is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico School of Law and earned her B.A. in English summa cum laude from UNM in 2007.
Ms. Thomas is an Amigos de las Americas alumna volunteer where she was placed near La Esperanza, Honduras, building stoves with chimneys to help alleviate respiratory illness there. She, her spouse, and their child reside in Albuquerque’s South Valley, along with various chickens, dogs, cats, roadrunners, lizards, and crawdads.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Immigration
80%
11 years
Business
20%
11 years
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Licensed in New Mexico for 10 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2015
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Law Offices of Sarah S. Thomas
Sarah S. Thomas at Law, Albuquerque, NM
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Posted by Minnie | June 22, 2018 | Immigration
Sarah Thomas- Amazing lawyer and person!
This is a review for Sarah Thomas at Noble and Vrapi. I had some questions on immigration that several other lawyers did not have clear answers to. She was not only knowledgeable but extremely compassionate, in short, she gave me clear answers and most importantly hope. I am so glad that a friend of ...
Sarah S. Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sarah Thomas is passionate, meticulous, clear-headed, and thoughtful. Everything you could want in an attorney."
"I've known Sarah since she was an ambitious law student and she's now a full-fledged attorney who's not just smart, but also personable, outgoing, and altruistic. I endorse her."
"Sarah is an incredible business immigration attorney with a wide range of knowledge. She is thoughtful and dedicated. I recommend Sarah without reservation."
"Sarah Thomas is an excellent immigration attorney. She is an expert in the field of business immigration and excels at obtaining the desired result for her clients. If you need business immigration advice, Sarah is your lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sarah is an incredibly thoughtful and dedicated attorney with an impressive knowledge of business and related immigration matters. As a specialist in employment-related immigration issues, she is able to stay current with all of the latest trends. She is truly at the forefront of business immigration, providing much-needed guidance to students, workers, and employers."
"Sarah is an excellent attorney with particular expertise in business immigration law. She is dedicated to helping her clients get through the immigration process and explores all the options available."
"Sarah is an excellent business immigration attorney. She is dedicated and has great attention to detail which is a must for this area of law."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Law School, University of New Mexico School of Law
2015
Cum Laude (J.D.), University of New Mexico School of Law
2014
CALI Award Wills and Trusts, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2007
Summa Cum Laude (B.A.), University of New Mexico
1998
Presidential Scholarship, University of New Mexico
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Associate Attorney, Noble & Vrapi, P.A.
2015 - 2015
Law Clerk, Noble & Vrapi, P.A.
2015 - 2015
Clinical Law Student, UNM School of Law Clinical Law Program
2015 - 2015
Legal Extern, New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
2014 - 2014
Legal Extern, Albuquerque Business Law
2014 - 2014
ADR Office of Legal Department Extern, City of Albuquerque
Associations
2016 - Present
Girls Scouts of New Mexico TrailsCo-Leader
2016 - Present
Girl Scouts of New Mexico TrailsMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas Chapter: this Chapter includes New Mexico and Oklahoma)Member
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of New Mexico, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of New Mexico, Immigration Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of New MexicoMember
2012 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
State Bar of New Mexico, Young Lawyers DivisionLiaison (Immigration Law Section); Member
2017 - 2018
State Bar of New Mexico, Immigration Law SectionCommittee Member: Bylaws & Mission Statement
2017 - 2018
State Bar of New Mexico, Immigration Law SectionSecretary
2017 - 2018
State Bar of New Mexico, Immigration Law SectionYLD Liaison
2017 - 2018
State Bar of New Mexico, Immigration Law SectionBoard Member
2016 - 2018
New Mexico Christian Legal AidVolunteer Attorney/Pro Bono
2015 - 2017
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - 2017
Albuquerque Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2002
National Society of Collegiate ScholarsMember through Cal (U.C. Berkeley)
Education
2015
University of New Mexico School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
University of New Mexico
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of California - Berkeley
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2018
High Plains Dairy Conference
I-9 Inspections/Subpoenas—ICE Enforcement Raids
2017
NNMNRA Monthly Luncheon, July 11, 2017; Inn and Spa at Loretto | Santa Fe
I-9 ADVANCED TOPICS: INTERNAL AUDITS, POTENTIAL DISCRIMINATION LIABILITY, & ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS
2017
Ag Law in the Field with Tiffany Lashmet Podcast
Ag Law & Immigration Law; I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Compliance
2016
International Students & Scholars Workshop Series
Work Visas and Permanent Residency
2016
Essentials of Employment Law (Santa Fe)
Business Immigration & I-9 Compliance
2016
Essentials of Employment Law (Albuquerque)
Business Immigration & I-9 Compliance
2016
2016 Business Law Institute
I-9 Compliance
Publications
2016
www.nmrestaurants.org
I-9 Enforcement and Inspections Coming to Your Restaurant
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
F4 visa case now at NVC state have to submit ds-260 form along with documents?
31 Dec 2018
Q&A
Can I apply for CPT (F-1 visa) from my school after I file all these I-485, I-131 and I-765 concurrently with I-140- NIW?
15 Apr 2018
Q&A
My son is US-born, will it have any impact on F1 interview?
05 Jan 2018