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Mayida Garcia

@mayidagarcia

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Immigration declaration writer and FOIA specialist supporting clients with bilingual, trauma-informed case support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can draft persuasive immigration declarations and coordinate FOIA/records work, using bilingual, trauma-informed interviewing and careful case organization to support complex humanitarian and removal-related matters.

I’m a bilingual immigration professional with 5+ years of experience supporting clients in legal, humanitarian, and service-based roles. I focus on declaration writing and FOIA/records coordination, helping transform complex personal histories into clear, legally persuasive documents.

Across immigration cases, I support attorneys with end-to-end case management—client intake, document requests, legal document preparation, and filing packets. I draft and organize immigration forms, affidavits, declarations, cover letters, exhibits, and case summaries, while monitoring activity through USCIS, EOIR, CEAC, NVC, and other agency portals.

In my declaration and interview work, I conduct trauma-informed interviews in English and Spanish to gather detailed testimony and ensure each statement aligns with case strategy and evidentiary standards. I also handle highly sensitive information with discretion, empathy, and consistency across filings.

For FOIA matters, I coordinate and submit requests across USCIS, DOS, EOIR, CBP, and OBIM, research criminal records, maintain accurate tracking in Docketwise, and prepare FOIA appeals for no-records or agency noncompliance responses. I’ve also supported high-volume final reviews and helped reduce a department backlog from approximately 1,800 to 700 cases.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Legal Assistant

SanLaurent & Hutchens Law Group, PLLC

Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 (2 months)

Supported attorneys with preparation and management of immigration cases, including family-based petitions, humanitarian relief, consular processing, adjustment of status, work permits, and court-related filings. Managed client communication, organized evidence and filing packets, and tracked case activity through USCIS, EOIR, CEAC, and NVC portals.

Immigration Case Management Family Based Petitions Adjustment Of Status Court Filing Client Document Collection Evidence Organization Immigration Portal Support RFE Tracking Interview and Hearing Tracking Case Management

Case Follow-Up Support

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 (2 months)

Managed high-volume case follow-ups by collecting required documentation and providing client status updates prior to final evaluation. Reviewed case files and USCIS forms for completeness, organized application packets for attorney review, and supported efforts to reduce departmental backlog.

Documentation USCIS Forms Review Application Package Preparation Case Review Medical Exam Document Handling Passport Photo Processing Workflow Management Backlog Reduction Support

Declaration Writer

Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, PLLC

Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 (9 months)

Conducted trauma-informed interviews in English and Spanish to gather testimony for humanitarian immigration cases. Drafted declarations and affidavits and collaborated with attorneys to align documents with case strategy and filing requirements.

Declarations Legal Writing

FOIA / Records Associate

Altiam CX

Nov 2024 - May 2025 (6 months)

Coordinated and submitted FOIA requests to USCIS, DOS, EOIR, CBP, and OBIM by preparing documentation and managing submissions through federal portals. Researched criminal records requests and maintained case tracking in Docketwise while providing client updates throughout the FOIA lifecycle.

FOIA Coordination DOS Records Requests OBIM Records Requests FBI Report Requests Certified Arrest and Disposition Records Docketwise FOIA Appeals Preparation No Records and Noncompliance Follow Up

Appointment Setter

Altiam CX

Feb 2024 - Nov 2024 (9 months)

Served as a point of contact for Spanish-speaking clients seeking immigration legal services, coordinating communication between clients and legal staff. Managed scheduling, pre-consultation workflows, document collection, and information verification while supporting FOIA-related administrative tasks.

Client Communication Appointment Scheduling Documents Verification FOIA Administrative Support Confidentiality Client Care

Care Companion

Care Solace

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 (4 months)

Connected students, families, and school staff with mental health providers by evaluating insurance, location, age compatibility, and service needs. Coordinated provider calls, scheduled first appointments, and followed up to confirm fit, refining searches as needed.

Provider Search and Matching Insurance Verification Scheduling coordination Case Coordination Confidentiality Cross Cultural Communication

Client Intake Specialist

Price Benowitz, LLP

Nov 2022 - May 2023 (6 months)

Served as the first point of contact for prospective clients by gathering case details and routing matters aligned with the firm’s criminal defense practice. Coordinated consultations and onboarding while handling sensitive information with professionalism.

Client intake Criminal Defense Matter Routing Charge and Jurisdiction Review Consultation Onboarding & Support Client Communication

Customer Service Specialist

PartnerHero

Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Reviewed user-generated content for compliance with platform policies, community guidelines, and internal review standards. Evaluated account ban appeals and made decisions based on severity, context, and available evidence while coordinating with internal legal support functions for high-risk cases.

Content Moderation Policy Enforcement Account Ban Appeal Review Escalation Handling Cross functional Coordination