Keilla Colombo
Coconut Creek,FL
Summary
Experienced Immigration Paralegal seeking a full time position in a successful and well-established organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Paralegal
Polatsek, Counsellors at Law
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06.2020 - Current
- Assisting attorneys in preparing a wide range of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, such as TN Visa, H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa, L-1A Visa, L-1B Visa, L-1 Corporate Blanket Visa, E-1 and E-2 Visa, E-3 Visa, P Visa, O Visa, I-140 Immigrant Petitions, PERMs, etc
- Providing daily support in client interactions and case management, including the collection and organization of supporting data
- Managing assigned cases and assisting attorneys in meeting deadlines
- Ensuring effective communication with clients and obtaining all required documents
- Monitoring the progress of each case and coordinating with relevant parties
- Submitting all necessary paperwork in a timely manner
- Contributing to the smooth operation of the legal team and successful handling of visa petitions.
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Cifuentes & Associates, P.A.
Pompano Beach, FL
09.2014 - 03.2020
- Prepared a wide range of immigration applications for both non-detained and detained proceedings
- Non-detained applications: I-539, Asylum Applications, Asylum Affidavit Letters (affirmative and defensive), EOIR 42A, EOIR 42B, ICE Form I-246 Stay of Removal or Deportation application, ICE Deferred Action petitions
- Non-detained Motion to Reopen Proceedings (In-absentia/Sua Sponte/Changed Country Conditions) package with relief applications
- Non-detained Motion to Continue, Motion to Consolidate, Motion to Re-calendar, Motion to Accept Untimely Filing, Motion to Withdraw
- Prepared PD (Priority Date) Request
- Drafted letters to USCIS, ISAP, ICE, or EOIR seeking relief on behalf of the clients
- Assisted clients in completing forms during in-person appointments for family/marriage-based petitions
- For detained cases: Visited BTC (Detention Center) regularly to meet with clients or file motions
- Conducted first consultation/intake with detained clients
- Drafted relief applications for detained clients, including asylum, withholding, CAT (Convention Against Torture), cancellation of removal, and affidavits
- Prepared Motion for Bond, Credible/Reasonable Fear request, Request for Humanitarian Relief on Bond, Parole, ISAP or Supervision, M2R (Motion to Reopen), Motion for Telephonic Appearance, Relief Packages, Notice of Filing, etc
- Prepared Request to Wed (for detained clients)
- Handled detained cases throughout the U.S
- (most were detained outside of FL)
- Tracked detainees and hearing dates on a daily basis
- Coordinated credible/reasonable fear interviews
- Made calls to USCIS, Immigration Courts, and ICE (deportation officers) for case updates or issues
- Managed attorneys' calendars to ensure deadlines were met
- Acted as an interpreter/translator.
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Max Whitney P.A./ Walter Strauss, P.A.
Deerfield Beach, FL
08.2012 - 09.2014
- Assistance with daily client interactions and case management
- Spanish and Portuguese translator and interpreter
- File documents with local courthouse on daily basis via e-portal
- Coordination of hearings with the Judge assistance and opposing counsel
- Management of multiple immigration cases under requested directions
- Prepared USCIS marriage and family-based forms, including but not limited to: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence Form N-400, Application for Naturalization Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) USCIS, DOS, ICE, EOIR FOIAs Assisted clients in completing these forms accurately and thoroughly
- Gathered supporting documents and evidence required for these forms
- Reviewed and organized all forms and supporting documents for submission to USCIS
- Monitored the progress of the applications and followed up with USCIS as needed
- Phone and agenda management
- Meeting arrangements.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Valencia College
01-2026
FL Registered Paralegal Designation -
The Florida Bar
06.2022
NALA Certified Paralegal Designation -
NALA - The Paralegal Association
04.2022
Paralegal Studies
Florida Atlantic University
01-2020
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
01-2012
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Multi-tasker
- Analytical thinker
- Problem solver
- Ethical
- Professional
Proficiency
- Excel
- Word
- QuickBooks
- LawLogix
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Immigration Paralegal
Polatsek, Counsellors at Law
06.2020 - Current
Immigration Paralegal
Law Offices of Cifuentes & Associates, P.A.
09.2014 - 03.2020
Legal Assistant
Law Offices of Max Whitney P.A./ Walter Strauss, P.A.
08.2012 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Valencia College
FL Registered Paralegal Designation -
The Florida Bar
NALA Certified Paralegal Designation -
NALA - The Paralegal Association
Paralegal Studies
Florida Atlantic University
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
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