Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Jennifer Vigil-Bran

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Detailed-oriented and compassionate immigration paralegal with 2 years of experience supporting attorneys within the USCIS matters including adjustment of status, consular processing, work authorization, naturalization, and family based immigration. Skilled in completing USCIS forms, compiling supportive evidence, managing case timelines, and communicating effectively with clients. Adept at using legal management systems and committed to maintaining confidentiality. Effective teamwork member and adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immigration Paralegal

Torrez & Sanchez, PLLC
02.2025 - Current
  • Experienced in family-based, employment based, asylum, DACA, naturalization, and other immigration matters.
  • Proficient in preparing and submitting immigration petitions and applications packages with supporting evidence such as I-130, I-485, I-765, I-589, N-400, and others.
  • Fluent in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Maintains accurate records, tracks deadlines, and ensures high-quality submissions to government agencies.
  • Assists attorneys in preparing clients and files for USCIS.
  • Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, and determine necessary actions.
  • Contributed to client case file preparation and verified inclusion of required documentation.
  • Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present strongest case for successful outcome.
  • Interacted with telephone callers and answered questions about immigration attorneys' services.
  • Maintains accurate records of USCIS notices, receipt numbers, RFE deadlines, and biometrics appointments.



Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

The Law Office of Hale W. Hawbecker
06.2023 - 02.2025
  • Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls (in English and Spanish)
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Provide basic and accurate information to clients in person and via phone/email
  • Translate basic documents from Spanish to English for attorneys and paralegals.
  • Scan and file client documents.
  • Track the status of open cases.
  • Update calendars and keep clients informed of meetings and court dates.
  • Perform other clerical duties such as filing and photocopying.
  • Typing basic letters, forms, and other administrative support work.
  • Provide basic and accurate information in person and via phone/email.
  • Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
  • Completing USCIS forms such as I-130, I-485, I-765, N-400, and others.
  • Keep up with USCIS policy updates, case precedents, and country conditions.
  • Organizing, filing and tracking legal documents and deadlines.
  • Explaining procedures to clients, gathering documents, and providing updates in a clear compassionate manner.

Administrative Assistant

Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provide efficient care to meet the patient's needs via face-to-face communication, phone, email, or fax.
  • Follow all procedures for complete and accurate check-in and check-out of patients.
  • Schedule return appointments and set up reminder notifications.
  • Acquired knowledge of general procedures that allowed patients to schedule appointments with the providers.
  • Call insurances and pharmacies for medication pre-authorization.
  • Verify coverage, benefits, and eligibility for the patient with their insurance company

Cashier/Server/Customer Service

Rico’s Taco Moya
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Greeted and informed customers of products, fostering positive store experiences.
  • Maintained cash accuracy by working with the supervisor to correct deficiencies.
  • Leveraged POS system to perform purchase transactions for team members and customers.
  • Delivered service excellence through all points of contact.
  • Provided efficient and courteous service to customers.
  • Enforced store safety and cleanliness standards, reducing hazards.

Education

High School -

Garfield Senior High School
Woodbridge, VA
05.2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft excel
  • Adobe acrobat
  • Bilingual support
  • Documentation review
  • Computer skills
  • Multitasking
  • Immigration inquiries
  • Visa applications
  • Client relations skills
  • Immigration case file strategies
  • Client communication
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Document preparation
  • Immigration law
  • File organization
  • Attorney support
  • Notary public

Languages

Spanish
English

Certification

  • CNP - Certified Notary Public

Timeline

Immigration Paralegal

Torrez & Sanchez, PLLC
02.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Paralegal

The Law Office of Hale W. Hawbecker
06.2023 - 02.2025

Administrative Assistant

Northern Virginia Doctors of Optometry
06.2022 - 05.2023

Cashier/Server/Customer Service

Rico’s Taco Moya
06.2021 - 05.2022

High School -

Garfield Senior High School

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