EDUCATION UNIVERSIDAD RAFAEL LANDIVAR (PSYCHOLOGY)
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Karen is the Case Manager (senior paralegal) for the HMA Law Firm. She is responsible to provide oversight in case processing, responsible for obtaining information and documentation for clients needed to complete immigration forms, maintaining contact with clients for pending cases, and keeping them apprised of the status of their cases.
She is a citizen of the United States, Mexico and Guatemala, bringing an extensive understanding of the dynamics of these countries and Central America, in general. Before joining the HMA Law Firm, she spent the last eight years working for the U.S. Department of State, where she worked with Law Enforcement Agencies and received extensive training in Consular Services, Immigration and Nationality Law Procedures and Visa Operations.
Karen worked for two years and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, processing Special Immigrant Visas for Iraqi nationals who became internally displaced because of their faithful and valuable service to the U.S. government during the U.S-Iraq war. Ensuring the authenticity of applications was part of her job. She also work at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City processing Non-Immigrant, such as H-1B, F and B-2 visas; and Immigrant visas, such as K and U visas. As part of her job she also investigated smuggling rings, gang activity and forged documents. She was experienced in handling large amounts of sensitive paperwork: Guatemala processed a total of 800 applicants per day, at one point, with a local employee team of six, total. In Baghdad, she handled over 400 SIV applications by herself. She established a network of contacts with local authorities, the international community and the private sector to assist her in her SIV work in Baghdad and as a fraud prevention officer in Guatemala.
She has a deep understanding of State Department protocols and consular procedures that are a welcome addition to our firm. Her understanding of country dynamics coupled with her training enables her to help the Firm attorneys prepare very tailored, persuasive applications for relief, especially gang-related claims from Central America. And her deep knowledge of Titles 7 and 9 of the Foreign Affairs Manual helps in moving client cases through consular processing.
While representing the U. S. Department of State, she participated in web chats, outreach presentations, radio interviews on consular topics and co-published a bi-weekly newspaper column, “Ask the Consul”.
Karen is fluent in Spanish and English, and conversational in French.
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Client Testimonials
I just came from my GC interview and i couldn't be any happier, thank God. The HMA Law Firm took my case very seriously and helped me a great deal. I would like to thank brother Hassan, sister Sharifa, Melissa and my long lost brother Faisal Khan. Faisal Khan is one of the nicest persons God's ever created, he worked in my case with passion and gave me hope when I was the most sad and hopeless. Faisal Khan is a true Hero and it is a true blessing to have him working on my case. I will recommend the HMA Law Firm to all my friends.
I can't thank you enough for the time and extraordinary effort you and your firm put forth for my case. Your diligence and expertise in handling my complex legal case was key to our successful outcome. I would recommend your services to anyone in need and will definitely continue to seek your support as we proceed. Thank you again.
I got to know Mr. Ahmad through my husband's former co-worker. He was very friendly and willing to work with my specific case. He was also quick to correspond to all of your questions, and was very clear on what needed to be done to have a successful result. I truly enjoyed working with him over the years, and I was fortunate to have him as my attorney.
Recommend Hiring Mr.Hassan from HMA law firm even in my sleep, he is amazing very very responsive, We had our case hanging with USCIS for over 2 years when we hired Mr.Hassan, today we are Citizens. He worked on our case so closely and unlike lot of big firms where they have no idea whats happening on your case until you ask them, He would always give us updates even if we don't follow up and follows up with USCIS so closely for us. Very professional and a very very humble person.
I've retained HMA Law Firm for my wife's green card process and the end result exceeded our expectation as we didn't have an easy case to start with but, Hassan and his team made it all possible not only that but the quick response and call backs to whenever we had questions or concerns helped us feel at ease and positive. My wife is here in USA now and that's thankfully to HMA and my friend whom referred me to them. Greatly appreciate always HMA TEAM