Mimi Emma Tsankov

Former Immigration Judge Mimi Tsankov brings over two decades of distinguished judicial and legal leadership in immigration law. Having served as an Immigration Judge for nearly two decades within the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), along with past roles as an Assistant District Counsel and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, former Judge Tsankov offers deep, high-level insights into federal administrative court operations, complex removal proceedings, and their direct intersection with employment-based immigration law. Key Focus Areas: - Federal Court & EOIR Operations: Strategic counsel informed by nearly two decades on the federal administrative bench, navigating complex court procedures and appellate strategies. - Employment-Based Immigration: Integration of complex removal defense strategies, compliance considerations, and administrative process nuances into business and workforce immigration contexts. - Policy & Judicial Leadership: Former President of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) with extensive experience testifying before Congressional committees on immigration policy, labor dynamics, and technological application in federal proceedings. - Career Highlights & Background: During her tenure on the bench, Judge Tsankov presided over thousands of immigration proceedings across major federal jurisdictions, including New York, Texas, California, Washington State, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, and Wyoming. Prior to her judicial appointment, her diverse legal career spanned service as a federal prosecutor, an asylum officer, and years of practice in the private sector specializing in employment immigration. She currently serves on the adjunct faculty at Fordham Law School and holds a J.D. and M.A. in International Relations from the University of Virginia.