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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.

🇳🇮Managua, Nicaragua$21/hr100% JSS5.00 (3)Since Oct 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)
≈$2.8k

An estimate from an earlier read

World#14,346 / 412k
🇳🇮Country#51 / 1,207
Revenue, last 30 days
$2.9k

Last 6 months: $17k

World#13,041 / 412k
🇳🇮Country#49 / 1,207
Total earnings
$120k

Billed in all: $126k

World#31,481 / 412k
🇳🇮Country#71 / 1,207
Per project
$40k

$17k in the last 6 months

World#1,544 / 412k
🇳🇮Country#9 / 1,207
Projects, last 6 months
1
0% fixed100% hourly
World#128,095 / 412k
🇳🇮Country#224 / 1,207
Projects in all
3

Across 5 contracts

0% fixed100% hourly
World#304,142 / 412k
🇳🇮Country#386 / 1,207

Earnings, last 30 days

$126k+$2.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$122k$124k$126kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Nov 5, 2026.

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