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- Collecting and organizing necessary supporting documents from clients and family
- Drafting affidavits with clients, friends, and family for use in immigration proceedings
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- Assisting in data collection for grant reporting purposes
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- Knowledge of and/or experience in immigration law preferred
- Proficiency in language(s) other than English preferred
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