Sandra Garcia
Milwaukee
Summary
Bilingual professional with many years of experience in family immigration law and navigating USCIS’ ever changing processes. Relentless advocate for clients, culturally sensitive professional with practiced proficiency at treating clients empathetically and as valued people rather than case numbers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Specializing in Immigration
Freelance Interpreter
Milwaukee
03.2018 - Current
- Ensure compliance with US Department of Homeland Security standards and best practices by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant terminology and concepts
- Interpret before USCIS officers for Naturalization interviews, Adjustment of Status, and Info Pass appointments
Paralegal Administrator
Soberalski Immigration Law
West Allis
11.2016 - Current
- Keep close contact with USCIS, local offices, and service centers in writing, in person and over the phone
- Deliver quality customer service and understanding of clients specific needs and circumstances with sensitivity, confidence, and reassurance
- Oversee paralegal staff and assist in preparing challenging cases
- Train junior paralegals
- Lead monthly meetings for paralegals
- Compose and revise legal documents, motions, cover letters, and correspondence in both English and Spanish
- Assisted in all aspects of legal research, review medical records and criminal clearances
- Managed over fifty cases, ensuring compliance with deadlines, closely monitoring schedules and assigning tasks accordingly
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal developments by participating in webinars and community events
- Experience with Family Petitions, U/T visas, VAWA, Waivers, Adjustment of Status, Deferred Action, Naturalization, Removal of Conditions, Advanced Parole, Military PIP, Asylum, Fiancé Visas, Consular Processing
Temporary Student Lab Helper
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories- Froedert Hospital
Milwaukee
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Handled, inspected, and packaged COVID-19 tests kits
- Managed own schedule and efficiency to meet the expected quantity of kits
Customer Service Representative
Bank Mutual
Franklin
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained efficiency of money and fulfilled customer needs
- Promoted services that benefited customers as well as the bank
Education
Bachelor's Degree - International Studies with a Spanish Concentration, Business Administration
Mount Mary University
05.2018
Skills
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Document translation
- Cultural competency
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
- Case Management Efficiency
- Victim/Client Advocacy
- Understanding of USCIS and Department of Homeland Security
Volunteer Experience
- Council for the Spanish Speaking, Citizenship Class Instructor
- Grandview High School, Interpreting
Timeline
Temporary Student Lab Helper
Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories- Froedert Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2021
Specializing in Immigration
Freelance Interpreter
03.2018 - Current
Paralegal Administrator
Soberalski Immigration Law
11.2016 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Bank Mutual
06.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelor's Degree - International Studies with a Spanish Concentration, Business Administration
Mount Mary University