Lina Mosquera
Washington,DC
Summary
Motivated professional interested in seeking social justice, equality and opportunities for vulnerable and historically marginalized populations. Strong knowledge of Immigration Law with an emphasis on asylum and humanitarian visas. Also has knowledge in Colombia, Venezuela an Peru, and human rights conditions in other Latin-American countries. Exceptionally sensitive and dedicated worker with a superior work ethic and charitable service record. Strong empathy for a wide variety of victims suffering from difficult domestic and international situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Paralegal
HM Migracion LLC
Washington, District Of Columbia
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared, reviewed, and filled out forms for asylum cases, naturalization applications, temporary protect status, humanitarian visas and so on, to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS. Collaborated with the immigration attorney in all stages of the process.
Volunteer
Colombia Human Rights Committee
Washington, DC
02.2022 - Current
- Provide education and training to human rights and international humanitarian law in Colombia, the United States government offices responsible for formulating policies towards Colombia, the media, and the general public. Support initiatives of Colombian communities and organizations who seek peace with social justice.
Case Manager
Latin American Youth Center LAYC
Washington, DC
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided direct holistic case management services to unaccompanied children under ORR custody, and coordinated the completion of assessments and individual service plans for those kids. Assess and interview potential sponsors, make transfers and release recommendations, and build some policies for the Esperanza Program.
Paralegal
Mendoza Law Firm
Washington, District Of Columbia
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared, reviewed, and filed humanitarian visa petitions (VAWA and U) to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - Humanitarian United. Filed I-360, I-918, I-485, I-765, I-131, and I-912 forms. Maintained and uploaded monthly reports and spreadsheets with sensitive information.
Archivist
Memoria Abierta, Argentina
Washington, DC
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Copied over 5000 records, reports, journals and documents to digital format to preserve data and history.
Internship
Justice and International Law, Cejil
Washington, PA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Performed legal research about the case of Venezuela at the International Criminal Court using credible sources. Wrote professional legal documents to present to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Prosecutor
Fiscalía General de la Nación, General Prosecutor’s Office
Bogotá, Colombia
03.2013 - 11.2021
- Investigated and studied criminal cases related to the armed conflict, internal forced displacement, murder, child recruitment, abuses and violence. Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filings with the Supreme Court of Justice. Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. Coordinated with public investigators to obtain evidence and interpret laws, rulings and regulations for criminal matters
Investigator
DERAINS & GHARAVI Abogados
, Colombia
07.2008 - 04.2011
- Conducted investigations in international arbitration in cases to determinate state responsibility, as well as analytical tables of the case-law of Colombian high courts in matters of international environmental law, human rights and business, and labor law.
Education
LLM International Legal Studies - Law
American University
Washington, DC01-2024
Successfully Completed Special Program of Immigration Paralegal - Immigration Paralegal
Paralegal Institute of The Americas
Miami, FL05-2023
Master's degree - Human Rights and Culture of Peace
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
04.2020
Specialization in - Environmental Law
Universidad Externado
02.2016
Law Degree -
Universidad Surcolombiana
02.2013
High School Diploma -
Aspaen Gimnasio Yumaná
12.2005
Skills
- Data entry
- Conflict mediation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Documentation and paperwork
- Fast learner
- Report writing
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Owner/Paralegal
HM Migracion LLC
01.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Latin American Youth Center LAYC
02.2023 - 11.2023
Paralegal
Mendoza Law Firm
09.2022 - 02.2023
Archivist
Memoria Abierta, Argentina
07.2022 - 10.2022
Internship
Justice and International Law, Cejil
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Colombia Human Rights Committee
02.2022 - Current
Prosecutor
Fiscalía General de la Nación, General Prosecutor’s Office
03.2013 - 11.2021
Investigator
DERAINS & GHARAVI Abogados
07.2008 - 04.2011
Successfully Completed Special Program of Immigration Paralegal - Immigration Paralegal
Paralegal Institute of The Americas
Master's degree - Human Rights and Culture of Peace
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Specialization in - Environmental Law
Universidad Externado
Law Degree -
Universidad Surcolombiana
High School Diploma -
Aspaen Gimnasio Yumaná
LLM International Legal Studies - Law
American University
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