Jhoseline Veloz
Belleville
Summary
Immigration Paralegal with 9+ years of experience in family immigration applications, asylum cases, and deportation defense. Proven track record of achieving positive outcomes in high-pressure environments through strong organizational and communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish and English, with expertise in maintaining the integrity of original messages and understanding cultural nuances. Skilled in research and writing for legal briefs, motions, and waivers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Paralegal
self-employed
Belleville
03.2024 - Current
- Work with various firms and independent attorneys to assist them in the preparation of affidavits, translations, and requests for ongoing cases.
- Discuss with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, forms, and determine necessary actions for both affirmative and removal defense cases.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Prepared complete packets for affirmative cases such as I-130, I-485, I-601, I-601A, I-212, N-400, I-90, I-131, I-765, I-751, DS-260, I-129F, SIJ, family court, I-360, VAWA, RFE response, consular processing, TPS, asylum, U-Visa, and appeals.
- Prepared complete packets for removal defense cases, such as asylums, cancellation of removal, all motions with immigration court or BIA, appeals, and briefs.
Immigration Paralegal/Spanish Interpreter
Cella & Associates LLC
Clifton
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service needs and eligibility.
- Developed a comprehensive client case list and performed file maintenance to promote the accuracy and information compliance of an average of 200 cases.
- Prepared affidavits, translations, and requests for ongoing cases.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present the strongest case for a successful outcome for both affirmative and removal defense cases.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, forms, and determine necessary actions for both affirmative and removal defense cases.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Prepared complete packets for affirmative cases such as I-130, I-485, I-601, I-601A, I-212, N-400, I-90, I-131, I-765, I-751, DS-260, I-129F, SIJ, family court, I-360, VAWA, RFE response, consular processing, TPS, asylum, U-Visa, and appeals.
- Prepared complete packets for removal defense cases, such as asylums, cancellation of removal, all motions with immigration court or BIA, appeals, and briefs.
Immigration Paralegal /Spanish Interpreter
Strasser Asatrian LLC
Paramus
11.2016 - 06.2021
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client service needs and eligibility.
- Developed a comprehensive client case list and performed file maintenance to promote the accuracy and information compliance of an average of 200 cases.
- Prepared affidavits, translations, and requests for ongoing cases.
- Compiled client application packets and included relevant documentation to present the strongest case for a successful outcome for both affirmative and removal defense cases.
- Met with clients to gather information, prepare documentation, forms, and determine necessary actions for both affirmative and removal defense cases.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Prepared complete packets for affirmative cases such as I-130, I-485, I-601, I-601A, I-212, N-400, I-90, I-131, I-765, I-751, DS-260, I-129F, SIJ, family court, I-360, VAWA, RFE response, consular processing, TPS, asylum, U-Visa, and appeals.
- Prepared complete packets for removal defense cases, such as asylums, cancellation of removal, all motions with immigration court or BIA, appeals, and briefs.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJHigh School Diploma -
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Document review
- Proofreading skills
- Cultural expertise
- Case management
- Evidence analysis
- Adaptability
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Customer service
- Responsible
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Relationship-building
- Document filing
- Document preparation
- Legal research
Certification
- Certified Translator, English <> Spanish, Global Translation Institute
- Notary Public, NJ
Timeline
Independent Paralegal
self-employed
03.2024 - Current
Immigration Paralegal/Spanish Interpreter
Cella & Associates LLC
06.2021 - 03.2024
Immigration Paralegal /Spanish Interpreter
Strasser Asatrian LLC
11.2016 - 06.2021
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Hudson County Community College
High School Diploma -
Dr Ronald Mcnair High School