Mayida Garcia Immigration Legal Assistant | Case Management | Declaration

Case Follow-Up & F inal Review Support (Temporary Assignment)

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (3 months)

- Managed high-volume case follow-ups to ensure all required documentation was collected prior to final evaluation. - Communicated with clients via calls, messages, and email to obtain pending documents and provide status updates. - Reviewed case files prior to final submission to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of information across forms and supporting documents. - Verified that all USCIS forms were up to date and properly completed, including updating forms such as the I-765 when necessary. - Ensured inclusion of key supporting documents, including medical examinations and passport-style photographs. - Organized and prepared complete application packets for final review prior to printing and mailing to USCIS. - Contributed

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Declaration Writer

Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 (10 months)

- Conducted detailed client interviews in English and Spanish to gather all necessary information for drafting accurate and comprehensive declarations for VAWA cases. - Drafted personal declarations based on client testimony, ensuring consistency across all case documents, including names, dates of birth, and key facts. - Reviewed and incorporated attorney feedback, making required edits while maintaining accuracy and alignment with supporting evidence. Identified and reported discrepancies in client information across declarations and immigration forms to ensure corrections were applied throughout the entire case file. - Screened cases for eligibility by identifying potential disqualifying factors, including lack of sufficient evidence of

FOIA / Records Associate

U.S Immigration Law Counsel

Nov 2024 - May 2025 (7 months)

- Coordinated and submitted FOIA requests to USCIS, DOS, EOIR, CBP, and OBIM by compiling documentation, completing questionnaires, and preparing packages for submission through federal portals. - Researched and requested criminal records including FBI reports and certified arrest/disposition documents from law enforcement agencies and courts nationwide. Delivered tri-weekly client updates throughout the full FOIA lifecycle, from initial submission through document review and legal consultation. - Tracked FOIA responses in case management systems (Docketwise) and internal databases, ensuring accurate and timely recordkeeping. - Prepared and filed USCIS FOIA appeals for “no records found” and “failure to comply” responses, including legal j

Appointment Setter

U.S Immigration Law Counsel

Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

- Served as the primary liaison between Spanish-speaking clients and legal staff at a U.S.-based immigration law firm, managing scheduling and pre-consultation workflows. - Maintained legal calendars, coordinated pre-consultations, and ensured document updates were handled with strict confidentiality. - Supported FOIA-related record requests and verified accurate documentation for immigration filings.

Care Companion

care solace

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (5 months)

- Connected students, staff, and families across multiple school districts with appropriate mental health providers by verifying insurance, age compatibility, and clinical fit. - Conducted filtered provider searches based on client preferences and geographic distance, identifying a minimum of three suitable matches per case. - Facilitated conference calls between families and providers, scheduled initial appointments, and followed up to confirm satisfaction—reopening searches when matches were not optimal.

Client Intake Specialist

Price Benowitz LLP

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (7 months)

- Served as the first point of contact for a criminal law firm, conducting comprehensive assessments of prospective clients’ case details to determine eligibility for representation. - Analyzed case specifics—including jurisdiction, charges, and circumstances—to assign the most appropriate attorney, or redirected clients to local bar associations and alternative resources. - Orchestrated communication between attorneys and clients through initial consultations, contract review, and signing, ensuring seamless onboarding.

Customer Service Specialist / Cointent Moderation

PartnerHero

Sep 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 1 month)

- Moderated user-generated content for a major platform, enforcing Terms of Service and Community Guidelines through evidence-based review and escalation protocols. - Reviewed account ban appeals, making reinstatement decisions based on violation severity—issuing warnings for minor infractions and escalating extreme cases to the legal department. - Maintained a balance between user satisfaction and policy compliance, collaborating with legal teams on severe violation cases.

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