Emelina Ramos
Guelph
Summary
Highly experienced professional with years of success in legal practice. Adept at drafting and negotiating Statutory Declarations and affidavits, preparing legal documents, and drafting submissions on different immigrations matters and applications. A skilled communicator with excellent research and problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to providing ethical, high-quality legal services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Immigration Consultant
Mithoowani Waldman Immigration Law Group
02.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly to queries from clients regarding their cases via telephone or email
- Assisted with matters at the Immigration and Refugee Board as well as matters at the Federal Court
- Case law research
- Oversaw and prepared disclosure packages and submissions
- Meeting with clients to draft narratives for refugee claims, affidavits and statutory declarations for different immigration matters
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes to immigration legislation in order to provide accurate advice
- Developed comprehensive client files by gathering all necessary documents, forms and information for successful visa applications
- Monitored progress of submitted applications and provided updates to clients throughout the process
- Liaised with government officials to ensure timely processing of applications and compliance with established regulations
Licensed Paralegal
Vecina Law Professional Corporation
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Carried out case law research
- Corresponded with clients via telephone or email in regards to their immigration matters
- Met with clients to draft their narratives for their refugee claims and/or draft affidavits and Statutory Declarations
- Assisted with matters at the Immigration and Refugee Board as well as matters
at the Federal Court - Overviewed disclosure and put together disclosure packages
- Wrote out submissions for different immigration matters and applications
Personal Support Worker
Community Living Mississauga
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care to clients
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Proficient in providing personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements
Intern
Carranza LLP
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Gained experience, exposure, and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems
- Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently on assigned projects
- Edited, proofread, and wrote documents for different uses
- Put together disclosure packages and assisted in writing out submissions
- Attended client meetings as an observer
Intern
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Visited greenhouses and farms in the Leamington area to speak to Temporary Foreign Workers (TFW) and Seasonal Agricultural Workers (SAWP) regarding the conditions of their work
- Spoke to Temporary Foreign Workers and Seasonal Agricultural Workers regarding their employment rights in Canada
- Attended workshops regarding the history of the TFW program and SAWP program in Canada as well as the history of the labour movement in Canada
Education
Certificate - Immigration Consultant
Academy of Learning Career College
Mississauga, ON05.2019
Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Sheridan College
Brampton, ON04.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - International Development
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON12.2014
Skills
- Fluent Spanish Speaker
- Conflict resolution
- Client relationship building
- Strong communication skills
- Public speaking
- Legal Case Management
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Legal Document Preparation
- Policy Knowledge
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
Certification
- Immigration Consultant License
- Commissioner of Oaths Designation
Timeline
Licensed Immigration Consultant
Mithoowani Waldman Immigration Law Group
02.2022 - Current
Licensed Paralegal
Vecina Law Professional Corporation
05.2019 - 02.2022
Personal Support Worker
Community Living Mississauga
09.2018 - 06.2019
Intern
Carranza LLP
04.2018 - 06.2019
Intern
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
05.2012 - 06.2012
Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Sheridan College
Bachelor’s Degree - International Development
University of Guelph
Certificate - Immigration Consultant
Academy of Learning Career College
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