By Teresa Ruiz Pedersen
In a world filled with misinformation and deceit, evaluating the right candidate for a U.S. visa can be a challenging task. However, those of us involved in this crucial process of safeguarding our country must develop strong analytical skills. In this article, we will explore how to evaluate candidates effectively—whether using facts or intuition.
When You Have Nothing but Your Common Sense
Imagine it’s 10 a.m., and you’re busy writing a report for your boss. The sun is shining in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Suddenly, the Vice President of the bank calls you: “Paquita, we have a problem here. Please come to my office.”
Upon entering his office, he explains, “An employee from the Customer Service Department is accused of stealing a debit card from an elderly woman and withdrawing money from her account. We don’t have any proof, just the customer’s account transactions. Please check her belongings and find any evidence. The lawyer is waiting to determine how to proceed.”
At this moment, you’re thinking, “I’m just 24 years old and have only recently completed my bachelor’s degree. How can I handle this?”
The lawyer explains the situation again: “Paquita, you need to meet with the employee right now. She says she didn’t do anything wrong and didn’t withdraw any money from the bank account.”
You know the employee personally—she’s the same age as you and you often see her in the cafeteria. You contact her and explain that you must review all of her belongings. She repeats that she didn’t do anything wrong. You stay quiet and follow the procedure.
Then, she asks you a question that raises some doubt: “Did you review my agenda?” Although you aren’t sure if you did, your common sense tells you to check it again. When you do, you find a receipt for one of the transactions. You stand up and deliver the evidence to the rest of the team. They will proceed from here, and your work is complete.
This is how you meet your audit and procedural control objectives:
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Read and understand the procedure.
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Follow the rules.
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If you have any doubts, review the process again.
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Ask your supervisor for assistance when needed.
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Complete your tasks and take responsibility for your work.
When You Are the Supervisor
Being a supervisor in an immigration process means you meet the qualification requirements through education and hands-on experience. You are ultimately responsible for overseeing the visa process within the U.S. Immigration Department and are the person to contact if something goes wrong.
With these responsibilities in mind, you must communicate regularly with your team about each case. Additionally, you must audit their processes to ensure they are following procedures completely and accurately.
If you need further assistance with immigration matters, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to evaluate and collaborate with you throughout the visa application process to help you succeed in obtaining any type of U.S. visa.
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