Emanuel A.
SR Immigration Paralegal| VAWA, Humanitarian, FOIA & Criminal Review
Hello there! My name is Emanuel Aburto, I am an experienced Bilingual (ENG-SPAN)Immigration Paralegal with over 3 years supporting U.S. immigration attorneys/lLaw Firms, specializing in complex case analysis, inadmissibility issues, criminal background review and humanitarian relief. I provide high-quality, detail-oriented support for law firms and solo practitioners handling challenging and sensitive matters. With hands-on experience as a final quality/case reviewer and case preparer before attorney review, I help reduce your review time by identifying eligibility issues, red flags, and inconsistencies early on, ensuring that only well-organized, high-quality immigration packets reach your desk. My Expertise Includes: - Humanitarian Petitions: VAWA, T Visa, U Visa, SIJ, Asylum. - Drafting Client's Declaration - Case preparation and review while client is in removal proceedings. - Family-Based Petitions: I-130, 1-130A, AOS, Consular Processing - Removal of conditions (I-751) - Naturalization (N-400) - Adjustment of Status (I-485). - Waivers | I-601/I-601A/I-212 waivers - I-765 - I-131 Difficult Cases & Inadmissibility Analysis: - Prior Criminal Charges Review - Misrepresentation or fraud findings - False claims to U.S. citizenship - Permanent bar analysis - Unlawful presence & 3/10-year / Permanent bars - Case Strategy & Legal Research to determine eligibility and identify risks - FOIA Review Specialist: OBIM, CBP, NRC, EOIR, DOS, PACER, FBI - Review of records to detect inconsistencies - Timeline reconstruction - Red flag identification for waivers and interviews Drafting & Evidence Preparation: - Personal Declarations - Legal cover letters - Waiver hardship statements - Attorney-ready briefs and summaries 💼 What I Bring to Your Team - Clear, structured writing in English and Spanish, including translations. - Experience managing high-volume caseloads. - Strong emotional intelligence for sensitive client stories - Fast turnaround, reliable communication, and secure handling of client data - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision since day one ⭐ I help attorneys build strong, well-organized, and persuasive cases that withstand USCIS scrutiny, especially for clients with complicated immigration histories and assesing potential risks of RFE or NOID's avoiding delays on client's applications. If you need a paralegal who can handle complex, sensitive, and detail-heavy immigration cases, I’m here to support your legal team with accuracy, dedication, and professionalism.
Earnings and projects
An estimate from an earlier read
Last 6 months: $17k
Billed in all: $125,932$126k
$17k in the last 6 months
Across 5 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
No data since Nov 5, 2026.
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