Christine Lynn Trigg
Legal Advocate
Seattle,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Legal Advocate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Immigration law and processes. Extensive experience and training in legal research, immigration law, and form preparation. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in helping immigrants to secure their rights.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Advocate
North West Immigrant Rights Project
Wenatchee, WA
08.2018 - Current
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Advised clients on legal matters such as criminal issues
- Communicated with clients in a culturally appropriate and trauma sensitive manner and collected information to decide the best course of action and prepare application
- Prepared U visa applications and Submitted to USCIS
- Prepared family based petitions for Immigrant Visas and submitted to USCIS
- Responded to RFEs
Legal Services Coordinator DOJ Accredited Rep
St. James Immigrant Assistance
Seattle, WA
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Upheld client satisfaction by designing accurate and detailed timelines for [Type] services and alerting clients of changes.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Analyzed account information to improve and optimize customer relations.
Immigration Legal Assistant
Lutheran Community Services
Seattle, WA
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
- Educated managers on complex nuances associated with foreign nationals to support recommended solutions that met individual and business needs.
- Assisted clients with immigration application completion to improve timeliness of case review and disposition.
- Corresponded with current and prospective clients to obtain information and enable effective case development.
- Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
- Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
- Drove continuous improvement in day-to-day process and transformation initiatives that resulted in impactful evolution.
- Analyzed client documentation and history to determine eligibility for immigration-related benefits.
- Monitored immigration law developments and procedural changes to improve client service quality and case outcomes.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Filed correspondence and legal documents in correct client files and transmitted applicable documentation to courts and government agencies.
Immigration Consultant
One America/Hate Free Zone
Seattle, WA
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Illustrated green card and immigration processes and managed communication channels to provide high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
- Consulted with foreign nationals on non-immigrant and immigrant visas and resolved routine and non-routine questions.
- Identified potential issues and concerns and proactively escalated to manager to reduce barriers.
- Created and managed processes and procedures to coordinate documentation for visa processing on immigrant and non-immigrant applications.
- Explained visa rules and regulations to comply with Department of Labor and Department of State standards.
- Worked with public and private agencies to refer and educate immigrants on laws, community resources and options for various needs.
- Drove continuous improvement in day-to-day process and transformation initiatives that resulted in impactful evolution.
Immigration Officer
Department Of Homeland Security, USCIS
Seattle, WA
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Utilized proprietary company software to update essential documentation and track expiration and renewal dates of various visas and other immigration documents.
- Advised visitors on immigration laws governing country, consequences of breaking laws and reasons for deportation.
- Monitored visa expiration dates with diligence and accuracy, taking appropriate actions as necessary.
- Adjudicated Immigrant and Non-Immigrant applications
- Gave information to immigrants
- Researched relevant laws and policies
- Completed 8 weeks of training in immigration law and procedures
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN 08.1984 - 12.1987
Master of Arts - Arab Economic Development
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 08.1989 - 08.1992
Skills
Legal writing
Document filing
Case analysis
Efficient researcher
Attention to Detail
Cultural Awareness
Customer Service
Able to explain complex laws and regulations to the lay person
Accomplishments
Department of Justice Accreditation to practice immigration law before DHS
Timeline
Legal Advocate
North West Immigrant Rights Project
08.2018 - Current
Legal Services Coordinator DOJ Accredited Rep
St. James Immigrant Assistance
02.2014 - 01.2016
Immigration Legal Assistant
Lutheran Community Services
05.2011 - 03.2014
Immigration Consultant
One America/Hate Free Zone
09.2009 - 05.2010
Immigration Officer
Department Of Homeland Security, USCIS
08.2008 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - Arab Economic Development
Georgetown University
08.1989 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And International Relations
St. Olaf College
08.1984 - 12.1987