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Provide guidance company-wide to ensure ability to move talent across borders to serve clients, and pursue talent worldwide.Develop policies and processes for immigration compliance globally, working closely with the entire talent management organization (e.g., Global Mobility, Office Mobility Contacts, Office Immigration Contacts, HR Managers, Staffing and Recruiting). Manage the administration of the U.S. immigration program.

Administered U.S. immigration program. Obtained visas for all foreign national employees across 10 U.S. offices. Managed process for U.S. immigration cases in conjunction with external legal vendor. Managed recruitment process and activities for U.S. permanent resident applications. Maintained database to ensure all employees remain in status, and timely filing of extensions.Led policy and process definition, documentation, and communication. Provided reporting metrics to internal stakeholders. Advised local HR teams on I-9 and E-Verify compliance.Assisted with immigration issues throughout Americas region, including Canada, Mexico, and South America.

Prepared and filed nonimmigrant visa petitions, including L-1, H-1B, E-3, TN, and Employment Authorization Documents, as well as employment and family-based immigrant visa petitions and adjustment of status applications. Drafted and prepared responses to USCIS Requests for Evidence.Performed legal research and drafted client correspondence for Immigration Attorneys.Collaborated with Fragomen’s offshore offices in India. Reviewed and edited documents drafted offshore; provided feedback and training; answered queries; and offered guidance.

Ba, Political Science

Certificate In Paralegal Studies