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Joshua Perez Garcia

@joshuaperezgarcia

Senior Federal Officer (USCIS) + former Allstate adjuster. 8+ yrs fraud detection & investigation. Seeking remote SIU/compliance roles. Bilingual.

United States

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What I'm looking for

100% remote role in fraud detection, investigations, compliance/privacy ($45K-$65K). Can work globally from anywhere. Authorized in US, Mexico & El Salvador. Seeking SIU analyst, federal contractor, or privacy compliance positions that value security clearance & bilingual skills.

Joshua is a Senior Refugee Officer with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, where he oversees high-stakes adjudication of humanitarian cases and coordinates with federal law enforcement agencies. With a Master’s in Homeland Security Studies from Tulane University, he brings specialized expertise in fraud detection, open source intelligence (OSINT), and regulatory compliance.

Prior to his federal career, Joshua worked as a Claims Adjuster with Allstate Insurance, where he honed his investigation and negotiation skills while managing complex claim settlements. This unique combination of private sector and federal experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of both regulatory frameworks and practical business operations.

As a certified privacy professional (CIPP/E, CIPM) and fluent speaker of Spanish and Italian, Joshua excels at cross-cultural communication and international compliance matters. His proven ability to work independently with sensitive information, combined with advanced analytical skills and attention to detail, makes him ideally suited for remote investigative and compliance roles.

Joshua is actively seeking opportunities to transition his specialized skill set to the private sector, particularly in special investigations, compliance analysis, or complex claims management positions where he can continue making meaningful impact while working remotely.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Refugee Officer

Current

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Nov 2024 - Present (10 months)

Oversee secure adjudication of refugee and humanitarian benefit applications, leading quality reviews and coordinating with FDNS, law enforcement, and intelligence partners to manage threats and escalations while mentoring adjudications teams.

Adjudication Case Management Security Vetting Stakeholder Coordination Policy Development Risk Assessment Mentorship Field Operations

Adjudication Officer

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Jan 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Led high-sensitivity reviews of humanitarian parole and identity-fraud cases, developed and enforced policies on eligibility and security, mentored junior officers, and coordinated responses to congressional inquiries and audits.

Humanitarian Parole Policy Development Fraud Detection Case Management Legal Compliance Training Stakeholder Coordination Sensitive Data Handling

Asylum Officer

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Nov 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 1 month)

Conducted in-depth interviews and drafted decisions on international protection claims, applying trauma-informed techniques and fraud detection while reporting security risks through cross-agency channels.

Asylum Adjudication Interviews Trauma Informed Questioning Fraud Detection Legal Research Risk Reporting Decision Writing Cross Agency Coordination

Case Manager (Detail)

Office of Refugee Resettlement

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (4 months)

Managed caseloads and virtual interviews for recently arrived children, verified documents and sponsors (including Spanish-language interviews), and prepared incident reports while focusing on child safety and reunification.

Case Management Interviews Spanish Document Verification Child Welfare Sponsor Screening Incident Reporting Human Trafficking Awareness

Claims Adjuster

Allstate Insurance Company

May 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Conducted investigations and damage assessments to determine claim settlements, interpreted policy coverage, negotiated resolutions with stakeholders, and prepared detailed claim documentation using industry-specific tools.