Immigration Paralegal Services
An immigration law paralegal provides comprehensive support to attorneys in managing client cases, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance with USCIS and Department of State regulations.
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Case Intake & Initial Assessment
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Client Communication: Conducting initial interviews to gather facts and biographical information.
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Document Collection: Identifying necessary documents (passports, birth certificates, etc.) and managing the collection process.
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Case Setup: Initiating new cases in case management software (e.g., Docketwise, Clio).
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Conflict Checks: Ensuring no conflicts of interest exist.
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Form Preparation & Filing (USCIS, DOS, DOL)
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Form Completion: Preparing immigration forms accurately (e.g., I-130, I-485, I-129, I-589, I-765, N-400).
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Petition Assembly: Drafting family-based petitions, employment-based petitions, and self-petitions (VAWA).
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Package Preparation: Organizing application packages, drafting cover letters, and preparing check requests for filing fees.
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Electronic Filing: Filing cases online via USCIS ELIS or other government portals.
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Visa & Citizenship Services
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Family-Based Immigration: Assisting with marriage cases, relative petitions, and consular processing.
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Employment-Based Petitions: Preparing H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, and PERM applications.
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Naturalization: Preparing application for citizenship (N-400).
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Humanitarian Relief: Assisting with Asylum (I-589), VAWA (battered spouses/children), U Visas (crime victims), and T Visas (trafficking victims).
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Temporary Status: Preparing TPS (Temporary Protected Status) and DACA renewals.
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Case Management & Procedures
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Deadline Tracking: Maintaining calendar systems for case deadlines, USCIS interviews, and expiration dates.
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RFE Response: Drafting responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID).
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Consular Processing: Assisting with DS-260 applications and appointment scheduling with USCIS or Consular posts.
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Case Tracking: Maintaining client files and monitoring status updates in case management software.
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Specialized Support
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Translation & Notary: Providing or arranging translation services for foreign documents and notarizing affidavits.
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Legal Research: Conducting research on immigration regulations, policy updates, and case law.
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Drafting Affidavits: Assisting clients in drafting detailed personal statements and affidavits.
