Overview
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IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT PREPARED
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ELIZABETH BARROS DOS SANTOS

Framingham,MA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal Assistant

Home Office
Framingham, MA
01.2018 - Current
  • Conducted interviews with clients to obtain detailed information regarding their immigration status.

  • 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.
  • Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
  • Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
  • Created spreadsheets containing pertinent information related to each case file being handled.
  • Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
  • Maintained organized files of all case documentation including notes from consultations.
  • Drafted letters to government agencies in response to requests for additional information or clarification.
  • Ensured that all deadlines were met in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
  • Researched current developments in Immigration Law and kept abreast of changes in policy or procedures.
  • Collaborated with interested parties to share information on permanent residence and citizenship.
  • Translated documents into language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to understand immigration process.
  • Drafted and sent correspondence to clients and assisted clients with documentation acquisition and assembly and completion of forms.
  • Analyzed legal documents for discrepancies to streamline procedures and avoid delays.
  • Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.

SECRETARY/Freight Dispatcher

R & E TRANSPORTS LLC
Framingham, MA
06.2017 - 05.2025
  • Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
  • Managed calendar reminders for upcoming deadlines or events associated with the office.
  • Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
  • Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy before submitting them for payment processing.
  • Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for important documents.
  • Handled confidential documents with discretion.
  • Compiled data from various sources into clear, concise reports that could be used by management for decision-making purposes.
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Prepared expense reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Organized and maintained executive calendars, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conference calls.
  • Updated contact lists on a regular basis; created new contacts as needed.
  • Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
  • Sorted mail and distributed it to appropriate personnel or departments within the organization.
  • Reviewed billing statements for accuracy prior to submitting them for payment processing.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
  • Ordered office supplies to purchase items and maintain appropriate levels.
  • Operated office equipment such as photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines.
  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

Education

Paralegal Studies

STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE
MONT-ROYAL, QC
04-2025

High School Diploma -

ESCOLA ESTADUAL COMMENDADOR OLIMPIO MACHADO
RESPLENDOR, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL
12-1989

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Case management
  • Document preparation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Document drafting
  • File organization
  • Time management
  • Confidentiality compliance
  • Legal correspondence writing
  • Reception management
  • Document scanning
  • Medical records coordination
  • Notary services
  • Interview transcription
  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Client service and support
  • Legal document preparation

Languages

Portuguese / SPANISH
Native/ Bilingual

IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT PREPARED

  • I 485
  • I 130
  • I 765
  • I 864
  • I 693
  • I G 1450
  • I 589
  • AR 11
  • FORM G-1145

Timeline

Paralegal Assistant

Home Office
01.2018 - Current

SECRETARY/Freight Dispatcher

R & E TRANSPORTS LLC
06.2017 - 05.2025

Paralegal Studies

STRATFORD CAREER INSTITUTE

High School Diploma -

ESCOLA ESTADUAL COMMENDADOR OLIMPIO MACHADO

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