CIMSWe prepare. You review and submit.
For immigration law firms and attorneys · 100% remote

We handle the operational work. You focus on strategy.

CIMS is a remote immigration paralegal team in Argentina. We prepare the facts, documents, and evidence behind each case, so your time goes to thinking, not to assembling paper.

Why work with CIMS?
An attorney stands by the office window with a coffee while the prepared case binder waits on the desk.
01Who we help

We help immigration attorneys and law firms.

We take on the operational work and the groundwork of each case, then hand it back organized so you can decide the final strategy.

EN & ES

Bilingual team: English & Spanish

When many of your clients speak Spanish, their story is best told in their own language. We work with it in Spanish and deliver the work to you in English.

02The problem

Your week should go to your clients, your hearings, and new cases, not to paperwork.

At the same office desk, seen from behind, the attorney rubs her neck in front of stacks of papers, folders, and binders.
Does too much of your week go to paperwork and to preparing the documents for each case?
On the same desk, now clear, the attorney's hand rests on the tabbed case binder that has just arrived, next to a coffee mug and a pen.
What if the file reached you like this: organized, indexed, and ready for your final review?
At the same office desk, the attorney's hand signs a form on its signature line, next to the open tabbed binder and a large mailing envelope.
You review it, sign it, and submit it.
At her office desk, the attorney, seen from behind, walks two clients through the tabbed case binder; they sit across from her, by the window.
And your time goes back to what matters most: your clients.
A remote paralegal with headphones works from a home desk on a video call with the firm, an organized binder open beside the laptop.
CIMS prepares the work on your cases, under your direction. You receive everything clear and detailed, freeing your time to take on new cases.
03Remote
Remote, and always connected

Remote doesn't mean distant. It means a team fully dedicated to your cases.

  • We adapt to how you work. We learn your methods, your templates, and how you like to review.
  • We adapt to your schedule. We work on U.S. business hours, in your firm's time zone.
  • Communication your way. Email, video calls, and the tools your team already uses.
  • Clear communication, always organized. You know where every case stands without having to ask.
A remote paralegal with headphones works from a home desk on a video call with the firm, an organized binder open beside the laptop.
04Services

The operational work, done carefully and handed back organized.

Fact development

Chronologies built from interviews, notes, and records, with gaps and follow-up questions identified.

Declarations

Draft declarations developed from the client's account, ready for your edits.

Forms

Forms prepared and checked against the record, with discrepancies flagged.

Evidence organization

Evidence organized, indexed, and tabbed.

Quality control

Consistency checks across documents before they reach you.

Package preparation

Complete, tabbed packages, ready for your review.

05How we work

From scattered facts to an organized file.

01

Understand the case

When a case comes in, we learn its context: the case type, the client's background, the documents available, and the attorney's instructions.

02

Review the record

We review forms, declarations, notes, records, and evidence, then organize what's missing.

03

Develop the facts

We build the chronology, identify gaps, and prepare focused follow-up questions.

04

Flag and propose next steps

We flag inconsistencies, then propose next steps to complete the facts and documentation.

05

Deliver the package

With the corrections made, we deliver a complete, organized package, ready for you to sign and submit.

Legal decisions are always yours: eligibility, strategy, and final authorization stay with the attorney.

We define how we'll work

Before we start, we agree with you on templates, review preferences, and how we'll communicate.

Written confidentiality

We're prepared to sign written confidentiality, non-disclosure, and data-handling agreements aligned with your firm's requirements.

Your approved systems

Case information is handled only through access-controlled systems approved by your firm.

06Case types

Case types we work on.

Asylum (affirmative, defensive, and CAT)
VAWA
U visas
T visas
SIJS
Waivers and adjustment of status
Work permits
Family-based and humanitarian petitions
FOIA requests (USCIS, EOIR, OBIM, CBP, FBI, DOS, ICE)

Do you handle other case types? We can train for them. Let's talk.

07Portal
CIMS Portal Optional

Track your cases in your own system, or in ours.

You can keep working in your firm's case-management system or, if you prefer, use CIMS Portal: our case-tracking system with an attorney view, available as an option at no additional cost.

Sample data. All matters shown are fictitious.
CIMS Portal home screen for a sample firm: eight active cases grouped by whose turn it is, with recent activity on the right.
Sample data. All matters shown are fictitious.
The history of a sample case in CIMS Portal: each step, who made it, and its date.
Sample data. All matters shown are fictitious.

Your clients' information, handled with care

  • No files in the portal. Documents stay in Google Drive. The portal keeps statuses, dates, notes and links.
  • Each person sees only what is theirs. Your firm sees only its own cases. CIMS paralegals see only the cases assigned to them. The database enforces this, not just the screen.
  • Invitation only, no passwords. CIMS invites each user. Sign-in is a one-time link or a 6-digit code sent by email. Removing someone's access takes effect immediately.
  • Every change is recorded. Each status change, note and message shows who made it and when.
  • Encrypted connection and encrypted daily backups. The portal runs over HTTPS. Backups are encrypted before they are stored.
  • No tracking. The portal has no analytics or advertising tools. Automatic emails carry the case number, never the client's name.
08Founder

Why I started CIMS.

Fernando Benitez, founder of CIMS Paralegal, at his desk.

Working with immigration attorneys, I saw the same thing again and again: highly sensitive files put together under pressure, documents that didn't line up with each other, and an operational load that took the hours attorneys needed for their clients.

I founded CIMS to change that. I want every attorney who opens a file we prepared to feel confident: consistent, carefully reviewed documents, every issue we find flagged in time, and continuous follow-up so nothing falls through the cracks.

My background in organizing, managing, and coordinating information drew me to humanitarian cases, and with that came a commitment: to help, through my work, ensure each person's story is presented with the care it deserves. That was my starting point, and today I keep expanding my knowledge into new types of immigration cases.

Security, trust, order, and responsibility. That's what you can expect from us.

— Fernando Benitez, Founder, CIMS Paralegal

Talk with Fernando
09FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is CIMS Paralegal a law firm?
No. CIMS is an independent remote paralegal support team. We don't provide legal advice, representation, or legal opinions.
Do you work directly with clients?
Work runs through your firm. Any direct contact with a client is authorized and structured by the responsible attorney.
What case types do you support?
Asylum, VAWA, U and T visas, SIJS, waivers, adjustment of status, work permits, FOIA requests, and other related family-based or humanitarian matters. Another case type? We train with your firm, following your procedures and quality standards.
Can you prepare a complete case package?
Yes, depending on scope: declarations, forms, evidence indexes, cover-letter sections, quality control, and digital filing preparation.
How does working with a remote team in Argentina work?
We work inside the systems your firm approves and communicate by email, video call, or the tools you already use. We work on U.S. business hours, in your firm's time zone.
Can you work with our templates and systems?
Yes. We work within your approved tools, such as Docketwise, Clio Manage, MyCase, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Acrobat. CIMS Portal is available as an option.
Do you provide certified translations?
No. We offer Spanish-native fact development and bilingual support, but we don't provide certified translations. When certification is needed, your firm should choose a qualified provider.
How is the service priced?
Pricing depends on scope, volume, complexity, turnaround, and your preferred model. Prices are not published on this website; talk with CIMS to discuss your caseload.
Do you take urgent cases?
Sometimes. Urgent work may be accepted depending on availability, the size of the case, how complete the record is, and the requested deadline.
How do you protect confidential information?
We're prepared to sign written confidentiality and data-handling terms that match your firm's requirements. We work in firm-approved, access-controlled systems. Please don't send confidential case details through this website.
10Contact

Let's take the paperwork off your desk.

Tell us about your caseload and how your firm works. We'll show you how CIMS can take on the operational work.

Please don't include confidential client information in this form.