Allison Kranz Email & Phone Number

United States

Lodestone Legal, LLC is an immigration law firm accepting clients from around the globe. Strategically located in the Kendall Square section of Cambridge, Massachusetts, an internationally recognized innovation district, our achievement-focused immigration services meet the needs of busy professionals, startups and advanced degree international students. Lodestone Legal works to create pathways that allow our clients the freedom to pursue their professional goals and personal aspirations on their terms. Our approach is unique, as it carefully considers how immediate immigration processes may advance or hinder our clients' long-term goals. Technology supports our unwavering commitment to service, as we lead our clients through the unsteady political landscape of the U.S. immigration system. Here's how we can help: 1. Self-Sponsored U.S. Permanent Residence (No job offer? Sponsor yourself.)2. EB-1, Extraordinary Ability 3. EB-2, National Interest Waiver 4. Immigration Support for Startups5. J-1 Waivers6. F-1 International Student Career Strategy and Blueprinting7. Work Authorization8. Business and Employment Visas (B-1, H-1B, L-1, E-1, E-2, E-3, O, P, and TN)9. Consular Processing 10. Investment Visas11. Permanent Residence and Green Card Services, (I-130, I-140 and I-485, Adjustment of Status)12. Immigration Program Auditing13. Citizenship ApplicationsEmail your queries today at: info@lodestonelegal.com or call at (617) 294-9463.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Served as a business immigration law subject-matter expert resource for all U.S.-based Kelloggfamily companies (Kellogg, Kashi, Pringles, Morning Star, Cheez-It, Town House, RXBar, Eggo,Pop-Tarts, etc.).- Functioned as the first point of contact for all immigration sponsorship cases throughout all Kelloggcompanies (H-1Bs, Ls, TN, O, PERM, F-1/OPT, permanent resident/green card sponsorship EB-1,EB-2 and EB-3, as well as naturalization).- Oversaw management of all immigration cases through outside counsel, H-1B LCAs and publicaccess files, PERM recruitment files, and all RFEs.- Worked to create an employee-focused world-class competitive immigration sponsorship programthat improves efficiency, reduces overall immigration spend, and creates a better stakeholderexperience, which includes:1. Automated process flows for all immigration cases;2. An employee and manager-focused immigration hub within Kellogg’s intranet;3. Immigration journey planning to set employee/manager expectations and reduce overallimmigration spend;4. A buddy program for newly sponsored employees;5. Content library of on-demand immigration resources, training materials, and presentations;6. Revised immigration policies; and,7. Other proprietary content and processes.8. Overseeing I-9 re-verification of all non-U.S. workers.9. Responsible for investigating claims of discrimination, conducting disparate impact analyses, andpreparing company responses to EEOC and state charges of discrimination.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Served as a business immigration law subject-matter expert resource for all departments andstakeholders. Including product development initiatives such as Envoy’s proprietary onlineimmigration platform and mobile app, as well as for data integrity, tracking, internal auditingprocesses and regulatory compliance.- Analyzed trends and challenges in creating immigration programs and alternative filing strategies.- Created and implemented training programs/policies, aiding short and long-term customer goals.- Created and presented educational curriculum, resources and training tools.- Reported internally on legal and customer requirements to define technical requirements andscalability of Envoy services and technology.- Supported business development and acquisition by analyzing opportunities, generating strategiesand preparing RFP responses.- Liaised with Envoy’s partnered law firms to effectively communicate Envoy’s, as well as customers,priorities and coordinate appropriate cross-department action when a timely customer need orthe complicated case was identified.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

- Immigration practice at an AV-rated law firm.- Increased Albuquerque Office’s revenue by 103%.- Supervised four immigration law attorneys, sixteen support staff, and independent contractors.- Accountable for the overall management of the firm’s Albuquerque office, including oversight of2,000+ active cases, including: H-1B; L; TN; O; E-2; E-3; PERM; employment-based immigration,such as EB-1, EB-2, EB-3; consular processing applications; family-based immigration; waivers;and naturalization cases.- Intentionally built a university-focused immigration practice within the firm. Personally representedevery major university and college in the State of New Mexico, including the University of NewMexico, New Mexico State University, Western New Mexico University, Easter New MexicoUniversity, Tamarind Fine-Art Institute, and Central New Mexico Community College.- Represented individual and institutional clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,U.S. Department of State, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and BorderProtection, the U.S. Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the U.S. Department of Labor.- Developed and implemented programs to streamline immigration procedures for large, complexorganizations with special needs, including SEVIS advising. Reviewed internal/external immigrationpolicies, legal compliance, and practices of institutional clients to improve effectiveness and providecost savings.- Managed cross-organization collaboration with external partners involved in the mobility processand regularly trained employers, universities and community organizations.- Responsible for regional marketing including television, social media, branding and RFP responses.- Extended offer of Partnership.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Practiced within Ogletree’s employment-based immigration group that earned a tier-one ranking byU.S. News & World Report.- Practice was focused on high-volume institutional and employment-based immigration. Experiencein handling H-1B, L-1, H-3, TN, O-1, J, E-3, and EB-1 cases.- Represented several large, Fortune 500 multinational corporations and counseled on a variety ofmatters, including visas, PERM, and compliance.

Tampa, Florida

- Prioritized caseload of 200+ clients, and managed multiple responsibilities and deadlines.- Practice included employment and family immigration, naturalization and removal defence.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

- Juris Doctor, May 2009 - Book Awards, three: (2008) and (2009) awarded to a leader who faculty designates as best in class - Student Bar.

Master Of Laws (Ll.M.), Human Rights Law

- Master of Law in Intercultural Human Rights, magna cum laude, May 2010 - Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, member - Book Awards.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Sociology

- Honors and Awards: Seykora Award, Outstanding Contribution to the University, awarded to ten students (2005); Most Outstanding Sociology.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Public Administration