Immigration Paralegal - Law Office of Sanabria & Associates - Doral, FL
(2022-06)
- Prepare immigrant cases such as PERM, EB5, I-140s(E 1, EB2, EB3 and EB4), Consular Processing, etc. and non-immigrant visas (H-1B, L, R1, E1/E2, TN, O-1, J, U, F1/F2, B2, etc.)
- Collect and prepare N-400, N-600, I-485, I-765, I-131, I-90, I-751, I-601 Waiver, , etc.
- Collect documents, draft, and review declarations, and submit online affirmative asylums
- Prepare Notice of Filing with Immigration court to submit defensive asylum through ECAS and by paper
- Collect Prepare petitions, motions, and briefs under attorney supervision
- Prepare response to RFE, NOID, NOIR, Motion or Appeal
- Communicate with clients diligently for their inquiries of legal matters or case status
- Update case statues diligently in our case management system and case tracking system
- Manage immigration and visa-related data and assist immigration attorneys with document review and all aspects of case preparation
Immigration Paralegal - Law Office of Jesus Reyes - Miami, FL
(2019-11 - 2022-06)
- Responsible for 150 to 200 cases from inception to completion
- Preparation of a wide variety of business-based non-immigrant petitions (H-1B, E2, L-1 and O-1), immigrant petitions (EB-1, EB-3, EB-2)
- Prepare PERM labor certification cases
- Successfully completing L1 visas approved
- Responsible for providing support to attorneys on several immigration matters, including Affirmative as well as Defensive Asylum cases
- Preparing Notices of Filing for Cancellation of Removal and Asylum cases
- Preparing packages for I-212/I-601/I-601A/I-612 waivers
- Preparing packages for family-based petitions, including Forms I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765 and I-864; applications for Citizenship; Adjustment of Status under the Cuban Adjustment Act; applications I-821 for TPS
- Requesting FOIA from USCIS, EOIR, and CBP
- Preparing consular process (DS-260/NVC payments, etc.) for future LPRs. Serve as liaison between attorney and federal agencies and immigration courts; closely interface with clients through personal, phone and email to obtain and relay pertinent information, which are entered into company database
- Collected data to prepare draft settlement packages for clients
- Legal research on case law as related to immigration
Office Manager/Immigration Paralegal - Miami Multiservice - Miami, FL
(2018-07 - 2019-09)
- Prepare, organize, and submit different immigration applications for immigrant visas, Investment visas, I-601 waivers, family-based visa, AOS, citizenship, I-765, I-131, U visa, Daca, EOIR, FOIA and other USCIS applications
- Responsible for 100 cases from inception to completion
- Analyzing case documents
- Preparing and translating client declarations, birth certificates, marriages certificates and other legal documents
- Collected data to prepare draft settlement packages for clients
- Legal research on case law as related to immigration
- Maintaining case management system and client contact
- Compile evidence to be used in immigration court cases
- Conduct criminal background research such as: Request for FBI criminal records; State criminal history and Docket sheets from State criminal courts
- Personal and Corporate Income Tax Returns
- Other duties as assigned
Immigration Paralegal - Law Offices of Cardona Diaz and Hernandez, P.L - Doral, FL
(2013-12 - 2018-03)
- Assembling and filing the application: a. Prepare Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, for attorney review including research anize supporting documentation, file the application and supporting documentation to USCIS or the Immigration Court if client is in removal proceedings and prepare client for interview and/or merits hearing
- Preparation of a wide variety of business-based non-immigrant petitions (H-1B, E2, L-1, and O-1), immigrant petitions (EB-1, EB-3, EB-2, eb5 etc.)
- Prepare PERM labor certification cases
- Work closely with attorneys to provide comprehensive immigration services to clients, their employees and families, including preparing applications, responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and ensuring compliance with applicable laws
- Compile and maintain records of immigration forms, other documentation, and records of activity on behalf of corporate clients' employees
- Analyze case documents to prepare immigration applications and supporting documents for filing cases with appropriate agencies such as: Family Petitions (Adjustment and Consular), B1/B2 extensions, Waivers, Asylums, U-Visas, VAWA, and Citizenship
- Able to execute the entire application process, from setting up files, labels, both electronically and to drafting and filing to responding to RFEs
Immigration Paralegal - Law Office of Montiel Davis and Fonte - Miami, FL
(2012-06 - 2013-11)
- Prepare Adjustment of Status cases and Naturalization; Work and Investment visas, Cancellations and Asylum; Family and Refugee petitions; PERM and all immigration Procedures/forms
- Expert in use of immigrations programs
- Work with clients to gather the necessary information and documentation in a timely manner
- Prepare letters and other documents on behalf of the employer/client
- Works with clients to obtain documents and information necessary to prepare applications
- Drafts support statements and organize documentations for filling
- Responsible for the follow up of all pending cases
- Coordination of Agreement with all clients
Legal Assistant - Law Office of Yamile Tamargo - Coral Gables, FL
(2011-10 - 2012-05)
- Assist the lawyer in preparing all type of Family and Immigration court cases
- Work and Investment visas
- Family and Refugee petitions
- PERM and all immigration procedures/forms
- Research, typing, correspondence, faxes, and filing
- Preparer filing and procedures of Criminal and Traffic cases
Accounting Clerk - Custom and Trade - Hialeah, FL
(2011-07 - 2011-10)
- Receive and verify invoices
- Data enter invoices for payment
- Record all checks
- Prepare vendor checks for mailing
- Prepare manual checks as and when required
- Maintain the general ledger
- Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers
- Print and distribute monthly financial report
Accounting Clerk - Atlantic Radio Telephone, Inc - Miami, FL
(2009-06 - 2010-10)
- Preparing cash receipts for posting, applying payments and performing producer statement reconciliation
- Prepares bank account deposit documents and confirms deposit totals
- Preparing and mailing monthly billing statements
- Prepares financial reports such as revenue summaries, revenue transmittal sheets, trial balance reports, and bank account reconciliation
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
- Prepare and process invoices
- Prepare manual checks
- Maintain listing of account receivables and payables
Immigration Assistant/Accounting Clerk - Master Solution Services - Miami, FL
(2007-10 - 2009-05)
- Preparer family and Business cases for filing
- Income Tax prepare for small corporations and individuals
- Reconciles accounts and prepares a variety of financial reports
- Responsible for some accounts collecting money from clients
- Verify and balances receipt, sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to the bank
- Assist with a bookkeeping function such as payroll or accounts payable
- Prepare invoices and keep track of overdue accounts
- Filing corporations with the state
Immigration Assistant - Law Office of Michelle L. Perdomo - Miami, FL
(2002-08 - 2007-09)
- Prepare appropriate forms regarding client matters before the Departments of Homeland Security, State, Justice and Labor
- Draft correspondence to clients, courts, attorneys, etc.
- Coordinate with client to assemble documentation, complete questionnaires and forms, review case status, etc. Responsible for the follow up of all pending cases
- Set, scheduled and confirms appointments
- Coordination of Agreement with all clients
- Drafting specialized support letters
- Assist attorney in every aspect of the case
- Translating documents written in a foreign language
