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Karla Sanchez Gonzalez

@karlasanchezgonzalez

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I manage immigration cases and international development operations across complex programs.

Dominican Republic

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I'm currently managing family- and employment-based immigration petitions and humanitarian applications at Foronda Law, APC, including VAWA, U visa, T visa, asylum, waivers, USCIS and NVC filings, RFEs, NOIDs, and EOIR matters.

Previously, I supported USAID/Dominican Republic projects as a Project Management Specialist and Assistant, overseeing financial performance, monitoring and evaluation, work plans, procurement, project implementation, and governance-related legal advice.

I've also led consulting-firm operations at Impactt Limited and supported community economic development with Peace Corps Dominican Republic, bringing a legal, project management, and bilingual client-service background.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Bilingual Immigration Paralegal

Current

Foronda Law, APC

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Manage family-based and employment-based petitions and humanitarian applications. Conduct outbound intake calls and prepare declarations, cover letters, and immigration forms for USCIS and NVC.

Case Management Immigration Law USCIS Forms National Visa Center (NVC)Client Communication Adobe Acrobat Google Workspace Microsoft Suite Clio Docketwise MyCase

Operations Manager

Impactt Limited

May 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 10 months)

Supported day-to-day operations of a consulting firm specialized in labor rights, ensuring compliance with client grant requirements. Led financial reporting, coordinated logistics, and drafted technical reports.

Operations Management Financial Reporting Compliance Logistics Stakeholder Communication Technical Writer Project Planning

Project Management Specialist

USAID

Nov 2020 - May 2023 (2 years 6 months)

Oversaw USAID-supported international development projects, including financial performance, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Provided technical expertise in public and administrative law, anti-corruption, and good governance.

Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation Financial Oversight Technical Writer Stakeholder Collaboration Legal Advisory

Project Management Assistant

USAID

Mar 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Provided support to the Youth, Education and Security Office comprising 14 projects, handling procurement actions and document drafting. Served as Alternate COR for the Criminal Justice Strengthening System Project.

Project Management Procurement Document Drafting Monitoring and Evaluation Administrative Support Translation

Immigration Legal Assistant

DeWood Law Firm

Feb 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 9 months)

Prepared, reviewed, and organized immigration applications and supporting documents. Maintained case management and conducted research on immigration laws to support attorneys.

Immigration Law Case Management Legal Research Client Communication Documentation Preparation Immigration Compliance

Program Specialist – Community Economic Development

Peace Corps

Aug 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Supported project site identification and volunteer assignments, including community meetings and data collection. Served as local economic advisor to volunteers.

Community Development Data Collection Volunteer Management economic development Training

Child Sponsorship Officer

Good Neighbors Dominican Republic

Nov 2010 - Aug 2014 (3 years 9 months)

Assisted community development projects and conducted child intake surveys. Delivered gifts from donors to sponsored children and supported annual work plan design.

Community Development Survey Administration Project Support Reporting