Gabriela Demello

• Prepare and file family-based immigration petitions, including I-130, I-485, and waivers. • Prepare Adjustment of Applications, based on 245(a), 245(i), VAWA, U visas, asylums, etc. • Assist with VAWA self-petitions, including gathering evidence and drafting affidavits to support claims. • Draft and file waivers, motions, Motions to reopen ( 290B) and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs). • Maintained detailed case files and tracked deadlines to ensure timely submission of documents. • Communicate with clients to gather necessary information, provide case updates, and respond to inquiries. • Liaise with USCIS, NVC, consulates, and other relevant government agencies to ensure the smooth processing of cases. • Conduct legal research and prepared supporting documentation for immigration cases.

• Prepared and sent tailored proposals and contracts to prospective clients. • Assisted in client consultations and conducted comprehensive intake interviews to gather essential case details. • Manage document requests, follow up to ensure timely submission, and review materials for completeness and relevance. • Complete various immigration forms (I-140/I-129/I-485/I-765/I-907-I- 131, among others) with accuracy and attention to detail • Draft persuasive recommendation letters, letters of interest, and case briefs, especially in preparing EB1A, EB2 NIW, and O1 visa petitions for artists. • Ensure all application materials meet USCIS standards and strengthen client cases through meticulous preparation and review.

Principal Responsibilities: Coordinate Client's and Assignee's cases. Maintain expatriates’ files per client assigned. Improve processes and overall program governance. Maintain de EMS database system updated. Provide periodic reporting to the Operating Director, prepare different types of visa applications, review files, draft support letters, etc.

Keep contact with clients, collect evidence, draft letters, fill out forms, prepare files for EB2- NIW Application, among others

Comply with monthly reporting to funders and regular data management; Assist in the preparation of cases for submission to USCIS, Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals; Preparation of various immigration forms for adult and child clients; Assist staff attorneys by processing incoming case-related correspondence, scheduling client appointments, and by contacting clients to follow up on case matters and returning applicable phone calls to clients; Assist ORR attorneys in data reporting on a monthly basis; Conduct legal screenings of unaccompanied minors and adults; Assist attorneys with translation of documents to be submitted to USCIS, Immigration Court, and the Board of Immigration Appeals; Provide interpretation services to ORR attorneys, particularly at the Asylum Office and USCIS; Perform other related administrative duties as requested; Engage in outreach and education in the area of immigrant rights.

Prepare sales forecasts with the marketing department. Support in the acquisition and negotiation of Large Accounts or with established Customers. Manage the client portfolio assigned to Commercial Management (large accounts, strategic customers).

Assist in the drafting of Business Plans. Direct client's contact for intake and request of evidence. Gather and classification of evidence. Documents translations.

Analyze and supervise obtaining permits and authorizations related to the Company's different businesses. Maintain Communication with lawyers, government agencies, etc. Preparation of periodic reports to the board of directors. Collects, classifies, and analyzes legislative, doctrinal, and jurisdictional documents relevant to the organization. Apply laws and regulations in the Company.

Support the Company on Directors' and employees' immigration process. L1-A / E-2 visas. EB1/EB2/EB5 residence app. Support the Company in obtaining I-140 / I-485 / I-765 / I-131 approvals for the Directors or employees. Gather and classifies evidence related to the companies and employees. Compile files. Meet with immigration attorneys and establish work strategies. Keep track of the immigration process. Elaborate on Company's business plan. Draft, write and create flow charts.

- Establish guidelines for the company's operating plan and the different levels of management - Present the general operations policies and priorities to address each financial year for compliance with the goals established by the institutional mission and vision. - Supervise the application strategies of the various operating programs - Give orders to the different area managers - Control the operational activities of the company. - Assist, track, and control the decisions of the Directors and the General Council Meetings. - Employment contracts, hiring and disciplining personnel. - Resolution of legal and operational problems. - Comprehensive review of work units. - Distribution logistics management - Preparation of the budget for expenses together with the presidency - Represent the company before various entities and government

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