CITLALY RIVERA
LAREDO ,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
CR TAX AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
LAREDO , TEXAS
06.2023 - Current
- Coordinated client intake processes for immigration applications and petitions.
- Prepared and filed immigration documents with government agencies efficiently.
- Researched immigration laws and policies to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Assisted clients in completing forms and gathering necessary documentation.
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for all client interactions.
- Communicated with clients to provide updates on application progress.
- Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
- Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
- Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, filing motions, photocopying documents.
- Updated officials at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with the latest case information.
- Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.
- Processed visa and immigration services with accurate and complete applications.
- Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
- Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
- Translated documents into language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process.
- Collaborated with interested parties to share information on permanent residence and citizenship.
- Obtained and reviewed client documentation and analyzed and summarized data.
- Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submitted applications to correct government entities on behalf of client.
- Interviewed and connected with clients directly to learn goals and explained and recommended type of visa best suited to client's time in country.
- Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
- Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
- Organized evidence exhibits and prepared trial notebooks for review by attorneys prior to court proceedings.
- Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases.
TAXES
CRTAX SERVICES
LAREDO , TX
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared individual and business tax returns using tax software and documentation.
- Conducted research on current tax laws to provide informed guidance to clients.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to taxation topics in order to stay up-to-date on developments in the field.
- Utilized software programs such as TurboTax to prepare complex tax returns for individuals or businesses.
- Advised clients on changes in federal, state, and local regulations that may affect them financially.
- Researched tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Assisted clients in preparing and filing taxes accurately according to regulations.
- Communicated with clients regarding their tax issues, questions, and concerns.
- Provided guidance on the best practices for maximizing deductions and credits.
- Processed payments of taxes due or refunds owed through electronic means or paper checks as necessary.
- Reviewed financial documents and gathered relevant information to complete tax returns.
- Analyzed financial records to identify potential deductions and credits that could be applied to reduce taxable income.
- Developed strategies for minimizing overall tax liabilities while still complying with applicable laws.
- Prepared estimated taxes based on current year's income projections.
- Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns.
- Advised clients to comply with IRS regulations and meet state and federal tax obligations.
- Analyzed information and assessed liabilities and deductions according to relevant tax code.
- Performed detailed record-keeping for all tax files and documentation for future reference.
- Reconciled bank statements and financial documents to ensure accurate tax reporting.
- Educated clients on the implications of tax laws and their financial decisions.
- Prepared and filed federal and state income tax returns for both individuals and small businesses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in accordance with privacy laws and regulations.
- Implemented electronic filing procedures to streamline tax return processing and reduce errors.
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
- Used tax form instructions and tables to complete tax forms.
- Computed taxes owed or overpaid for clients.
- Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to keep clients' taxes to minimum.
- Reduced errors associated with missed tax benefits by completing comprehensive reviews of internal tax preparation documents.
Education
IMMIGRATION
PARALEGAL INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS
03-2023
TAXES INDIVIDUALES Y CORPORATIVOS
UNIVERSIDAD DE IMPUESTOS
Orlando, FL04-2021
LICENCIATURA EN DERECHO
EL CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO DE CD JUAREZ
MEXICO10-2007
Skills
- Immigration law research
- Document preparation
- Case management
- Client communication
- Visa processing
- Tax compliance
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
CR TAX AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES
06.2023 - Current
TAXES
CRTAX SERVICES
01.2022 - Current
IMMIGRATION
PARALEGAL INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS
TAXES INDIVIDUALES Y CORPORATIVOS
UNIVERSIDAD DE IMPUESTOS
LICENCIATURA EN DERECHO
EL CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO DE CD JUAREZ