Christopher Gogo Email and Phone Number

- Writing detailed and compelling support letters for complex O-1, EB-1, and EB-2 National InterestWaiver (NIW) petitions- Conducting thorough research to substantiate claims made in petitions and ensure compliance withcurrent immigration laws and standards- Translating clients’ technical backgrounds and achievements into accessible language to ensure thatadjudicating officers can properly evaluate clients’ suitability for immigration benefits- Collaborating with attorneys and clients to gather the necessary evidence and develop case strategy- Analyzing evidence to determine probative value according to legal standards and regulatory criteria- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of immigration law and adjusting writing strategies accordingly- Drafting and filing petitions with the appropriate government agency- Writing and filing responses to Requests for Evidence issued by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)- Reviewing and issuing invoices to clients

- Performing more substantive and client facing work than is typical for a Paralegal in a law firm setting including varied case related duties requiring specialized knowledge and skills in employment-based legal immigration matters- Exercising fluency with case management systems and other reporting tools and technologies used to manage data and information- Recommending solutions and process improvement to clients- Working with clients to perform intake of cases, troubleshooting issues and establishing case strategy - Analyzing case documents and drafting immigration applications for filing with the appropriate government agency - Writing detailed, specialized support letters demonstrating eligibility for visa classification and other immigration benefits based on legal criteria - Analyzing and summarizing published works of candidates as part of petitions for immigration benefits - Communicating regularly with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues- Assisting with review of cases- Reviewing and approving client billing under supervision of partner or attorney- Prioritizing and assigning cases, as well as monitoring workload and production - Overseeing status of cases through utilization of case management and billing systems- Running reports as needed- Working closely in team environment and providing updates while building knowledge of firm and client processes- Developing expertise in legal requirements for various types of non-immigrant and immigrant visa classifications, petitions, and applications- Assisting in the hiring and training of new team members and identifying ways to improve team productivity and office-wide projects

• Taught SAT and ACT verbal lessons to classes of middle-school and high-school students• Conducted PSAT, SAT, and ACT practice test reviews with groups of middle-school and high-school students• Conducted private, one-on-one sessions with students who request additional tutoring• Graded SAT verbal practice essays

• Supported student athletes through writing assignments across disciplines • Monitored student athletes’ academic progress throughout semester• Provided student athletes with effective studying strategies• Demonstrated to student athletes how to utilize journal databases and conduct scholarly research• Directed student athletes to supplementary academic resources• Tutored student athletes in English, philosophy, and French courses

• Conducted face-to-face consultations with Texas Christian University students to assist them in the writing process across multiple disciplines • Offered constructive criticism for student writing• Reported to the students’ professors the results of the consultations• Stood in as front desk clerk when administrative assistant was not present • Assisted administrative assistant with general office duties

• Conducted face-to-face consultations to assist Methodist University students in writing, proofreading, and revising essays and other writing assignments across multiple disciplines• Offered constructive critique for student writing • Reported the results of the consultations to the students’ professors

(Tapestry: Methodist University’s Literary Annual Magazine)• Copyedited submitted pieces and organized accepted pieces into a cohesive manuscript• Reviewed submissions with faculty advisor• Promoted Tapestry on social media and by speaking to writing and English classes• Wrote acceptance and rejection letters• Conferred with authors regarding revisions necessary for publication• Created or selected cover design, typeface, and layout• Designed promotion and branding strategies• Met with publisher to discuss printing logistics

• Assisted student athletes with critically analyzing literature, conducting scholarly research, and writing argumentative papers and annotated bibliographies• Instructed student athletes with respect to proofreading work• Monitored groups of 50+ student athletes and tracked attendance• Evaluated and tracked students’ progress in English and writing courses

• Greeted and offered customers exceptional service• Recommended and sold shoes, apparel, and socks based on customers' needs• Merchandised and maintained sales floor• Operated cash register and handled cash