Wendy Cardenas
Norwalk
Summary
Personable and detail-oriented individual with strong ability to understand and interpret complex legal documents. Possesses foundational knowledge of immigration law and procedures, along with proficient research and document management skills. Committed to ensuring client support and accuracy in legal documentation to facilitate smooth immigration processes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Luis Gonzalez
Los Angeles
10.2023 - Current
- Work on EOIR from start to finish, met with clients to file relief before EOIR and supplement all documentation to court to set the case for Individual.
- USCIS,work with clients to complete various applications, I-130. U-VISA, VAWA, I-765, I-821D, N-400, etc.
- Translations for declaration, civil documents, evidence etc.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Managed a high volume of cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant applications.
- Assisted in the preparation of various immigration applications, increasing accuracy and reducing processing times.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration attorneys' services.
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service need and eligibility.
- Prepared motions, and pleadings.
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Andres Bustamante
Covina, CA
12.2017 - 09.2023
- Worked with USCIS, NVC and EOIR files from start to finish.
- Investigations (FOIAS with USCIS, EOIR, DOS, ICE, CBP, OBIM,FBI)
- Locate inmates with ICE, County Jail, BOP.
- Conducted name searches of cases with State and Federal Court.
- Prepared affidavits, waivers, translations, and asylum requests for ongoing cases.
- Motions and pleadings with Immigration Court.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Oversaw other legal assistants work in the office
Immigration Paralegal
U.S. Law Center
Corona, CA
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Investigations (FOIA, USCIS, EOIR, CBP, OBIM, DOS, FBI) met with clients to determine what investigation pertain to each client.
- Prepare and file USCIS applications.
- Accompany clients to I-485 and N-400 interviews to interpret.
- Intake process
- Provided United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with information about case changes or problems.
Skills
- Immigration inquiries
- Visa applications
- Office management
- Client relations skills
- Immigration case file strategies
- Client communication
- Deadline management
- Document preparation
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Luis Gonzalez
10.2023 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Andres Bustamante
12.2017 - 09.2023
Immigration Paralegal
U.S. Law Center
03.2017 - 11.2017