Javier C. G.

Javier C. G. has a diverse range of work experience. Javier C. started their career as an Immigration Counselor at Catholic Migration Services in 2008, where they provided counseling on family-based immigration law to low-income immigrant families. Javier C. also assisted religious ministers with employment-based visa processes.

In 2013, Javier moved to HANAC, where they initially worked as an Immigration Coordinator, providing counseling on immigration law issues and conducting administrative case filing preparation. Javier C. then moved on to become the Program Director for the Employment and Training Services Program, where they were responsible for managing the program budget and ensuring the provision of training and job placement services. Javier C. then took on the role of Program Director for the Legal Immigration Program, overseeing the delivery of legal immigration services to low-income families and serving as a liaison between the program and various stakeholders.

Prior to these roles, Javier worked as a criminal defense attorney at Javier C. Gomez & Asociados, specializing in the defense of individuals indicted with sexual offenses. Javier C. also had previous experience in Colombian Telecommunications Law.

Overall, Javier has demonstrated strong skills in immigration law, program management, and community outreach throughout their career.

Javier C. G. obtained a Doctor of Law - JD degree in Law & Political Science from Universidad Santo Tomás in Bogota, Colombia in an unknown year. Javier C. also completed a certificate program in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods from the same institution. In 2005, they pursued postgraduate studies in Colombian Commerce Law at Universidad del Rosario. Later, in 2012, they enrolled in the U.S. Legal Studies Program at St. John's University School of Law in New York, USA, completing it in 2013. Javier also pursued Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies in Aviation Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' until 2021. Currently, they are completing a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in Transnational Legal Practice at St. John's University School of Law, with an anticipated end year of 2022.

Javier has also obtained several certifications including being admitted to practice as an attorney in Colombia by Rama Judicial - Consejo Superior de la Judicatura. Javier C. is also an accredited representative through the Office of Legal Access Programs by the U.S. Department of Justice. Additionally, they hold a certification as a Private Aircraft Pilot from the Federal Aviation Administration. Moreover, they are TESOL/TEFL certified by Global TEFL - Global Language Training Ltd. The obtained month and year for each certification are not provided.