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Elbi Lorena Riascos

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced and bilingual Immigration Paralegal with 5+ years supporting attorneys in complex immigration matters including asylum, removal defense, family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, and adjustment of status. Highly skilled in preparing detailed filings, drafting persuasive legal motions, and managing high-volume caseloads for detained and non-detained clients. Passionate about immigrant advocacy, and known for client-centered, empathetic communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Paralegal – Legal Assistant

Aaron G. Christensen, Attorney at Law
Houston, TX
04.2022 - Current
  • Drafted and filed EOIR motions, including bond motions, motions to change venue, motions to consolidate, motions to terminate, and motions to reopen.
  • Prepared asylum applications (I-589), supporting declarations, country conditions, and client exhibits for detained and non-detained clients.
  • Filed TPS, family-based, and permanent residency applications, including I-821, I-130, I-485, I-864, I-765, I-751, I-601A, I-212, and parole requests (I-131).
  • Handled the adjustment of status packets, and responded to RFEs and NOIDs for USCIS.
  • Liaised with ICE ERO and OCC to submit prosecutorial discretion and bond redetermination requests.
  • Maintained all case deadlines and filings using ECAS, monitored hearing schedules, and prepared attorneys for individual and master calendar hearings.
  • Assisted in client interviews, interpreted Spanish to English and vice versa, and built strong client relationships in high-stress situations.

Legal Assistant – Legal Writer

Meneses Law
Houston, TX
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Assisted clients in gathering civil documents, completing biometrics, and preparing for interviews and hearings.
  • Managed communication with Spanish-speaking clients from intake through case resolution.
  • Drafted client declarations, affidavits, and legal narratives.
  • Trained new staff on immigration procedures and case management systems.

Education

B.S. - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Sam Houston State University

Skills

  • Notary public, State of Texas (valid through 2026)
  • ECAS, Docketwise, MyCase, LawLogix, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adjustment of status (I-485, I-864)
  • Employment authorization (I-765)
  • Legal permanent residency (I-130, I-751)
  • Waivers (601A, 212)
  • Business immigration support (basic NIV filings, intake)
  • Asylum (I-589), parole (I-131), TPS, DACA
  • Motions to reopen, terminate, change venue
  • EOIR & USCIS Procedures
  • Client intake and affidavit drafting
  • Docketwise, MyCase, ECAS, LawLogix
  • Bilingual: Spanish-English interpretation

Languages

Spanish & English – Native Fluency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Paralegal – Legal Assistant

Aaron G. Christensen, Attorney at Law
04.2022 - Current

Legal Assistant – Legal Writer

Meneses Law
06.2020 - 04.2022

B.S. - Criminal Justice & Sociology

Sam Houston State University
Elbi Lorena Riascos
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