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Nkeiruka U.

Immigration Paralegal | Case Management & Legal Support | Legal Writer

As a results-oriented Paralegal with over 15 years of post-call legal experience , I provide legal support services focused on U.S. immigration law, legal writing, case management, and legal administrative support. My experience includes family-based immigration matters, completing Forms I-130 and I-140, responding to RFE’s from USCIS and drafting persuasive visa petitions for EB-1A and EB-2 NIW cases, letters of recommendation, expert opinion letters, professional plans, legal summaries, and organizing supporting documents, including academic records, publications, professional licenses, expert affidavits, and exhibits tailored to USCIS standards to create strong and well structured filings . I also provide comprehensive legal administrative and case management support, including workflow management, deadline tracking, client intake, document organization, evidence compilation, case summaries, file management, and maintaining structured case systems to ensure that cases remain organized and progress efficiently. My background in successfully assisting attorneys and clients with various immigration matters has honed my expertise in legal writing, document organization, client communication, evidence compilation to support visa petitions, legal research, case management, and drafting well-structured and persuasive applications for submission to USCIS. Additionally, my knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as well as the legal precedents established in Matter of Kazarian (2010) and Matter of Dhanasar (2016) for EB-1A and EB-2 NIW immigrant visa categories, enables me to approach complex immigration matters strategically and analytically while ensuring that all immigration applications and visa petitions meet USCIS eligibility requirements and remain legally sound. Beyond immigration support, I have extensive experience in legal writing, contract drafting, legal research, litigation support, and document preparation. I have drafted and reviewed over 200 contractual and conveyancing agreements and have successfully supported attorneys remotely on legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. Key Skills and Experience: • Legal Writing • Immigration Law Expertise • Drafting EB-1A and EB-2 NIW Petitions • Contract drafting • Organizing compelling evidence to support visa petitions, including academic records, letters of recommendation, evidence of achievements, professional licenses, publications, and expert affidavits to create comprehensive petitions • File and Document Management • Administrative Support • Client Communication and Relations • Case Management and Workflow Coordination • Collaboration Tools: Slack, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications • Cloud Storage Solutions: Expertise in document storage, organization, and management using OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and NetDocuments to ensure secure, accessible, and organized file management • Legal Research and Case Management: Strong ability to conduct in-depth legal research and analyze case details to provide attorneys with well-founded insights. • Skilled in using practice and task management tools such as Clio, MyCase, Hubflo, and ClickUp for efficient case handling and workflow management • Excellent Reviewing, Editing, and Proofreading Skills • Document Preparation Why Choose Me? • Result-Oriented Approach: I bring a results-driven approach to all my work, ensuring that attorneys and clients receive high-quality legal support and strong attention to detail in every project. • Specialized Immigration Knowledge: My experience in immigration law enables me to assist with complex visa applications, appeals, petitions, evidence organization, and case preparation with precision and professionalism. • Commitment to Excellence: I am dedicated to delivering high-quality, error-free work while ensuring that all legal documents and processes are handled professionally and efficiently. • Administrative Efficiency: My expertise in managing legal documentation and utilizing legal technology enables me to support attorneys in streamlining workflows and maintaining efficient case handling. • Reliability and Responsiveness: I am highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and always available to support the attorneys and clients I work with. If you're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal to assist your legal team or handle complex immigration matters then let us schedule a meeting, I am confident that my expertise, skills and experience will contribute to the success of your immigration applications. Let’s work together to achieve your goals efficiently and professionally.

🇳🇬Abuja, Nigeria$12/hr100% JSS4.71 (6)Since Sep 2024

Earnings and projects

MRR
$587

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#71,220 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,851 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$258

Last 6 months: $3.5k

World#77,404 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,327 / 13.8k
Total earnings
$9.9k

Billed in all: $10k

World#197,519 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,978 / 13.8k
Per project
$823

$881 in the last 6 months

World#139,293 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,687 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
4

Across 5 contracts

40% fixed60% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,269 / 13.8k
Projects in all
12

Across 15 contracts

60% fixed40% hourly
World#183,649 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#6,495 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$10.2k+$258 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$9.8k$10.0k$10.2k$10.4kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 19% in Immigration

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