Anna Saggio

Anna Saggio

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Asylum Officer, USCIS

  • Education

    • University of Alabama

      2014 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) International/Global Studies
    • Nicolet High School

      2010 - 2014
    • Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello

      2017 - 2017
      International Studies

      Activities and Societies: Study abroad Semester study abroad with USAC at the Universidad de Andres Bello in Santiago, Chile.

    • The University of Alabama School of Law

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Law - JD Public Interest Second Year

      Activities and Societies: Raise the Bar Mentor International Refugee Assistance Project Chapter Director Public Interest Institute Community Service Director

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      2019 - 2020

      Spent a year studying in the Faculty of Law at UNAM.

    • Universidad Nacional

      2018 - 2018
      Doctor of Law - JD

      Participated in a several week long exchange hosted by DePaul Law School and the Universidad Nacional en Heredia, Costa Rica. I took two classes: International Human Rights Law and a class detailing the Inter-American System of Human Rights.

  • Experience

    • The University of Alabama

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
      Resident Assistant

      Dealt with difficult situations with confidentiality and respect to residentsBuilt a sense of community by getting to know residents and their preferences Developed skills by planning, promoting programs and partnering with different organization Launched successful programs (beginning year festival, annual Halloween program, lending library)

    • Beat Auburn Beat Hunger

      Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
      Assitant Student Director, Campus Organizations/Academics

      Coordinated the involvement of academic deans, professors, and organizations to facilitate donations Led a committee of 12 students to reach our campus-wide goal of 30,000 pounds of food raised inBABH food drive

    • Breakthrough Birmingham

      May 2016 - Jul 2016
      Teaching Fellow

      Taught 8th grade literature to 24 underserved, highly motivated students for 8 weeks Planned collaboratively with teachers to create lessons, and manage field trips and daily routines for students Built personal and positive relationships with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds

    • Fundación Servicio Jesuita a Migrantes

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Intern

      Researched Spanish language material detailing identification number discrimination for immigrants Recruited volunteers for the 2017 National Census and volunteered as a census worker

    • Adelante Alabama

      Feb 2018 - May 2018
      Intern

       Wrote legal memorandum detailing possible corruption charges  Researched a variety of issues including immigration detention centers and state politics

    • The University of Alabama School of Law

      May 2018 - Dec 2018
      Research Assistant

       Research topics including ICE enforcement tactics and local reactions, evidentiary limits, and immigration benefits for upcoming research articles

    • Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee

      May 2018 - Jun 2018
      Intern

       Advocated for clients by researching immigration law and country data sheets for asylum law, independently interviewing clients, and writing an asylum brief and affidavits.

    • Inter-American Institute of Human Rights

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Intern

       Researched and wrote reports about corruption based on Inter-American System’s jurisprudence, human rights reports, advisory opinions, conventions, preliminary measures, and precautionary measures Attended the 40th Anniversary Conference of the creation of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

    • University of Alabama Children's Rights Clinic

      Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
      Legal Intern

      I worked as a intern at the University of Alabama's Children's Rights Clinic. In this role, I directly represented clients under the supervision of the clinic directing. I dealt primarily with ensuring appropriate educational services to children with disabilities, whether they were in a typical school setting or in the Tuscaloosa juvenile detention center.

    • Center for Justice and International Law - CEJIL

      Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
      Intern
    • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Intern
    • Sin Fronteras IAP

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
      Intern
    • Department of Justice

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2022
      Judicial Law Clerk
    • USCIS

      Jan 2023 - now
      Asylum Officer 3

      • Under new Asylum Merits Interview program, conduct interviews and review and adjudicate applications for asylum and withholding or deferral of removal under Immigration and Nationality Act and Convention Against Torture• Analyze asylum applicants’ testimony; research relevant country conditions; and interpret and apply U.S. immigration laws and policies to make final eligibility determinations oncomplex asylum cases• Write legal analysis to support final eligibility determinations• Render credibility decisions regarding asylum applicants• Review security checks to identify applicants who are ineligible due to national securityconcerns or other grounds of inadmissibility• Assess applications for indicia of fraud and collaborate with FDNS RAIO when needed• Conduct credible fear and reasonable fear determinations under new Circumvention ofLawful Pathways regulations Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level C1 in Spanish (Nivel C1 en Español)

      SIELE
    • Professional Research Certification

      Lexis Nexis
    • Level B2 Certificate in French Language

      DELF DALF Suisse
      Jul 2022
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Law School Chapter Director

      Issued by International Refugee Assistance Project on Aug 2017
      International Refugee Assistance ProjectAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Volunteer

      Issued by YMCA of Chile on Jan 2017
      YMCA of ChileAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Save First IRS certified tax volunteer

      Issued by Impact Alabama: A Student Service Initiative on Jan 2016
      Impact Alabama: A Student Service InitiativeAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Childcare Volunteer

      Issued by Gene Stallings Center on Feb 2016
      Gene Stallings CenterAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Outreach Coordinator and ESL assistant

      Issued by Los Estudiantes de Alabama sin Fronteras on Aug 2014
      Los Estudiantes de Alabama sin FronterasAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Student Ambassador

      Issued by Breakthrough Collaborative on Sept 2016
      Breakthrough CollaborativeAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Student Lead

      Issued by Design for America on Aug 2015
      Design for AmericaAssociated with Anna Saggio
    • Student Mentor

      Issued by Read Alabama on Aug 2014
      Read AlabamaAssociated with Anna Saggio