Dorcas Mulira
Legal
Nairobi
Summary
Result-oriented law professional with over eight years of experience in Immigration and Refugee law in Canada and the United States. Experienced in human rights advocacy and investigative procedures; able to identify sources for data collection, analyze information, and draft human rights reports. Demonstrated ability to process numerous visas and related immigration applications for multi-national corporations. Adept at working with strict deadlines and effectively communicating with government departments and civil society organizations. Skilled and comfortable working in a diverse multicultural environment and collaborating effectively with colleagues at all levels to meet objectives. Seeking a position that offers professional challenges and allows me to utilize my client-oriented, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Immigration Caseworker
Corporate Immigration Law Firm
Toronto, Canada
2015.03 - 2015.10
- Immigration Caseworker for one of Canada’s Top 5 Immigration Boutique law firms engaged in facilitating transfer of personnel and individuals between foreign countries and Canada whether to immigrate, work on temporary assignments, study, or visit
- Primarily responsible for preparing and submitting various immigration applications, working with local Citizenship and Immigration offices and Canadian embassies overseas, preparing applications for work permits under NAFTA and other international trade agreements, advising and preparing supporting documents for entry to Canada and US as business visitors, corresponding with HR representatives and applicants to collect documentation and information required to prepare Canadian immigration applications, understanding immigration laws, regulations, categories, and requirements, and coordinating with attorneys and immigration consultants to plan application strategies.
Immigration Caseworker
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP
2011.08 - 2015.03
- Immigration Caseworker for the world’s largest corporate immigration law firm
- Responsible for preparing Canadian temporary residence applications on behalf of corporate clients, corresponding with HR representatives and applicants to collect documentation and information required to prepare Canadian immigration applications, preparing temporary residence applications to be filed with the Canadian government, understanding immigration laws, regulations, categories, and requirements, and coordinating with attorneys and immigration consultants to plan application strategies.
Law Clerk
Bruce A. Hake, P.C.
New Windsor , Maryland
2003.09 - 2007.06
- Prepared immigration applications: EB-1, O-1 and H-1B petitions, J-1 hardship waivers, family-sponsored petitions, work permits, and travel documents
- Edited clients’ affidavits for inconsistencies
- Processed and reviewed clients’ immigration documents
- Prepared documentary evidence in support of the applications
- Prepared immigration forms and drafted submission letters
- Corresponded with clients, petitioning employers, and immigration officers
- Prepared, recorded and tracked clients’ work permits and travel documents
- Performed legal research and filing.
Legal/Program Assistant
Catholic Social Services
2002.09 - 2003.04
- Interviewed clients seeking asylum and assisted in preparation of asylum applications
- Reviewed applicants’ documents and compiled supporting documents
- Edited applicants’ affidavits, verified information and looked for inconsistencies
- Corresponded with detainees who had contacted us for assistance we could or could not render
- Performed country research for case credibility assessment and drafted summary reports on human rights conditions in clients’ countries of persecution
- Corresponded with immigration authorities and human rights organizations
- Scheduled medical examinations for victims of torture
- Prepared parole applications with relevant supporting documents.
Legislative and Refugee Intern
Amnesty International
2002.05 - 2002.08
- Researched various aspects of national and international law pertaining to refugees and immigrants
- Wrote and presented papers on refugee issues
- Designed and supervised fellow interns in a human rights education project for refugee children
- Designed and presented a workshop on national and international legal protection afforded refugee and immigrant women
- Recruited and supported legislative coordinators
- Supported Deputy Director regularly in promoting Amnesty Internationals’ visibility as a defender of human rights
- Supported lobbying efforts by Amnesty International groups in South Eastern USA
- Assisted Atlanta refugee groups in their work to develop their organizations and support between Amnesty International and non-Amnesty International activists for human rights legislation.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - General Law Degree With Focus On Human Rights Law
University of Georgia School of Law
Athens, Georgia, USA 2001.08 - 2002.08
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honors - Law
Pune University: Symbiosis College of Law
Pune, India 1997.04 - 1999.04
Bachelor of Social And Legal Sciences (BSL) Honors - Pre-Law
Pune University: Symbiosis College of Law
Pune, India 1994.06 - 1997.04
Skills
Research and analytical skills
undefinedGrants
Merit-based scholarship for the Master of Laws Program (University of Georgia School of Law)
Academic Activities
- Worked in the Legal Aid Clinic and participated in Legal Aid Awareness programs (Pune, India).
- Carried out fieldwork on child abuse and domestic violence in the rural areas of Pune, India.
- Carried out research and fieldwork on the status and treatment of female prisoners (Pune, India).
- 1994-1995 Executive Member and Regional Counselor for the Uganda Students Association.
- 1995-1996 Student Counselor and Member of the International Students Association.
- 1996-1997 Legal Advisor of the Uganda Students Association.
- 2001-2002 UNICEF member (University of Georgia Chapter)
Extramural Professional Activities
- Volunteered for Catholic Social Services Received certificate for outstanding performance as Student Counselor
- Assisted Honorable Judge Ralph Hicks of the Georgia Superior Court in an Arbitration Case.
Publication and Papers Presented
- International Legal Standards Governing the Use of Child soldiers.
- Refugees and Mental Health: A Human Rights Perspective.
- Female Genital Mutilation.
- Legal Implications of Post September 11th Legislation on Refugees and Immigrants in America.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/16/74
- Nationality: Canadian
- Marital Status: Married
Awards
- Received certificate of merit for excellent performance in Economics.
- Received certification for outstanding performance as Student Counselor.
- Received accreditation for exceptional performance as Legal Advisor.
References
- Christopher Morrison, Director and Senior Immigration Consultant, Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services and Immigration Solutions Law Group, Toronto, Ontario, +1 2898131193, chris@castlewell.ca
- Laura Clench, Senior Immigration Consultant, Castlewell Canadian Immigration Services, Toronto, Ontario, +1 4167973518, laura@castlewell.ca
- Bruce Hake, Founding Partner, Hake & Schmitt, New Windsor, Maryland, +1 3018025332, bruce@hake.com
- Judy Hake, Office Manager, Hake & Schmitt, New Windsor, Maryland, +1 3018025332, judy@hake.com
Timeline
Immigration Caseworker
Corporate Immigration Law Firm
2015.03 - 2015.10
Immigration Caseworker
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen and Loewy, LLP
2011.08 - 2015.03
Law Clerk
Bruce A. Hake, P.C.
2003.09 - 2007.06
Legal/Program Assistant
Catholic Social Services
2002.09 - 2003.04
Legislative and Refugee Intern
Amnesty International
2002.05 - 2002.08
Master of Laws (LLM) - General Law Degree With Focus On Human Rights Law
University of Georgia School of Law
2001.08 - 2002.08
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Honors - Law
Pune University: Symbiosis College of Law
1997.04 - 1999.04
Bachelor of Social And Legal Sciences (BSL) Honors - Pre-Law
Pune University: Symbiosis College of Law
1994.06 - 1997.04
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