About Deborah Saint-Vil

Lead attorney in approximately 120 immigration cases, ranging from Removal Proceedings, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), U-visas, Asylum, and Nationalization cases. Researches and drafts motions and briefs with the Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Files immigration petitions, and waivers with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Research relevant immigration issues. Interview and consult with clients in both English and Creole. Lead attorney for the Creole Legal Oriental Program “Know Your Rights” Presentation (KYR). Conduct a Weekly “KYR” presentation regarding immigration law, its impacts on Family- Base Immigration, and Removal Defense. Lead attorney for Temporary Protected Program. Manage a heavy caseload of 300 cases and dutifully represent clients. Overseeing programs involving CLS and other volunteer Bar organizations and other non-profit organizations in the community. Grants management; Trains subordinates; Handles and mediates staff and clients’ complaints; Plans team building in other to improve the work culture, and oversees the recruiting and onboarding of new hires.

Manager of Immigration Legal Services of the Office of New Americans.
Miami-Dade County · Full-time
Jun 2022 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos
Miami, Florida, United States