Katherine Pingeton Email & Phone Number

Newport, RI, US

• Managed 50+ cases to ensure that internal and external goals were met
• Drafted, reviewed, and submitted forms, documents, letters, exhibits, and packages for achievement-based visa petitions, including, O1s, EB1As, EB1Bs, and NIWs
• Established case strategy and facilitated completion of immigration cases
• Communicated regularly with clients, foreign nationals, and other professionals involved in cases
• Assisted with RFEs and other related matters/special projects

• Compiled immigration forms and documentation into a package for filing with the government
• Prepared exhibits, reference letters, and other materials needed for achievement-based cases

• Composed foreign nationals’ immigration histories and compiled into one comprehensive document
• Gathered and drafted information for temporary and permanent visa applications for employment-based immigration petitions
• Conducted country research conditions for asylum cases

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Designed a research project from start to finish
• Researched the connection between climate change and migration and synthesized the research for public consumption
• Engaged in advocacy efforts for the Work and Family Mobility Act
• Co-authored a report on housing and legal barriers for refugee communities in Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Selected as 1 of the 20 Civic Action Project (CAP) fellows in Massachusetts
• Learned strategic and pragmatic skills for advancing public policy by meeting weekly with practitioners
• Internship placement allowed me learn by performing substantive project-oriented work, assisting in the day-to-day responsibilities of the office, and participating in “policy-making in action”

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted attorneys with motor vehicle accident, workers compensation, social security, and accidental disability retirement legal documents and filings
• Prepared case files, compiled and updated information for court
• Acted as liaison between adjusters, doctors, and attorneys
• Worked with doctors and attorneys on reconciling clients’ outstanding receivables

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Conducted quantitative and qualitative research pertaining to immigration policies at a national and international level

• Completed and edited clients’ immigration forms (for asylum cases)
• Conducted research on country conditions in Latin America
• Translated documents from English to Spanish

• Wrote weekly about various topics pertaining to vehicle donations and transportation access

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Provided guidance and assistance to peers pursuing BDIC major
• Partnered and collaborated with faculty for department advancement pertaining to class and academic structure
• Performed ad hoc administrative duties for the department

San Diego, California, United States

• Helped create a legacy of hope, passion and opportunity for a future first generation college student through the creation and implementation of fun and exciting academic activities
• Established a trusting, nurturing, positive relationship between myself and my mentee
• Aided mentee with writing, reading, and math skills

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Prepared estate and criminal law documentation for attorney
• Aided with the preparation of legal documents for court
• Acted as liaison between clients, real estate professionals, and attorney

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

• Assembled probation paperwork for attorney
• Updated files and and created legal documents