Julia Iwińska
Higher Education & U.S. Immigration Professional | Writing-Intensive, Compliance-Focused Roles
Summary
Regulatory and immigration professional with hands-on experience supporting U.S. business and family immigration matters, including L-1A/B, E-2, H-1B, O-1, Travel Document (I-131), Adjustment of Status (I-485), K-1, immigrant visa consular processing, and responses to Requests for Evidence (RFE). Brings a strong background in drafting and editing writing-intensive submissions, support letters, and government correspondence, combined with extensive regulatory compliance and U.S. accreditation experience gained in an international academic governance setting. Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory criteria, prepare documentation for external review, and meet strict deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Academic Secretary & Strategic Planning Director
Central European University
Budapest & Vienna
01.2011 - 12.2022
- Supported the Provost and President in central academic governance, coordinating strategic and administrative processes requiring precise documentation, internal approvals, and adherence to institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Drafted, reviewed, and revised university-wide academic policies and governance documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with internal rules and external regulatory frameworks.
- Played a key role in preparing writing-intensive submissions for U.S. institutional and programmatic accreditation, including documentation for review by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the New York State Education Department, under strict deadlines.
- Interpreted accreditation standards and regulatory criteria and translated them into structured documentation, narratives, and supporting materials subject to external scrutiny.
- Coordinated quality assurance and compliance processes, identifying issues, addressing reviewer feedback, and facilitating timely communication among senior leadership, academic units, and external regulators.
- Maintained and managed sensitive institutional records and submissions with a high degree of discretion and attention to detail.
U.S. Immigration Paralegal
Gudeon & McFadden
London
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Assisted in preparing U.S. business and family immigration petitions, including L-1A, L-1B (including blanket petitions), E-2, B-1/2, H-1B, O-1, Travel Document (I-131), Adjustment of Status (I-485), K-1, and immigrant visa consular processing.
- Drafted and edited support letters, briefs, and correspondence to U.S. government agencies, including responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
- Communicated directly with corporate managers, executives, and individual clients to collect documentation, explain requirements, and ensure timely case progression.
- Prepared clients for their U.S. visa appointments, ensuring understanding of procedures, documentation, and interview expectations.
- Managed all aspects of assigned immigration matters under strict filing deadlines, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained and updated client and case records in INSZoom.
Administrative Assistant
International Law Group
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Assisted in preparing business and family-based U.S. immigration cases, including L-1A/L-1B and E-2, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions.
- Maintained client and case records in INSZoom, supporting case tracking and document management.
- Translated German-language documents into English for inclusion in immigration filings.
- Supported daily office operations in a boutique, high-touch immigration practice.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Central European University
Budapest 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts (Economics & International Relations)
Smith College
Northampton, MA 04.2001 -
Skills
US immigration case preparation
Writing-Intensive Legal & Regulatory Drafting
Regulatory Compliance & Criteria-Based Review
Case & Document Management (INS Zoom)
Intercultural Communication & Multinational Collaboration
Timeline
Academic Secretary & Strategic Planning Director
Central European University
01.2011 - 12.2022
U.S. Immigration Paralegal
Gudeon & McFadden
06.2007 - 07.2009
Administrative Assistant
International Law Group
10.2004 - 05.2007
Master of Arts - Public Policy
Central European University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts (Economics & International Relations)
Smith College
04.2001 -