Michael C. Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Ohio Area

Full life cycle processing for employment- and family-based immigration cases, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, and naturalization applications. Experience In H-1B, L-1, E-2, E-3, O and TN work visas for small business, Fortune 500 companies, universities, and multinational corporations.Work in high case volume environment. Investigate and gather case information from sponsoring employer partners, including human resource… Show more Full life cycle processing for employment- and family-based immigration cases, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, adjustment of status applications, and naturalization applications. Experience In H-1B, L-1, E-2, E-3, O and TN work visas for small business, Fortune 500 companies, universities, and multinational corporations.Work in high case volume environment. Investigate and gather case information from sponsoring employer partners, including human resource professionals, business partners, and managers.Go-to guy on the online LawLogix Immigration Case Management system that is used to gather information and documents for case processing and provide essential case information to clients. Identify and resolve technical issues for clients, including online log in issues, updating records, and understanding portal interface. Leverage system to provide critical case information to end clients. Provide ad hoc reports to attorneys and clients for strategic case management. Provide training to employer clients on functionality of the case management system.Review and research case issues. Gather and analyze client information, identify issues, and help clients understand reasons behind potential issues, resolve issues as appropriate and escalate for attorney review and analysis as appropriate.Provide compliance guidance to employers for document retention related to nonimmigrant Labor Condition Applications and PERM labor certification cases.Review client I-9 records for compliance. Maintain knowledge of immigration practices and procedures in an ever-changing landscape. Research regulations, statutes, case decisions and government proceduresConsistently ranked as one of the top three performing Paralegals in the Firm based on billable hours. Show less

Columbus, Ohio Area

Recruiter Coordinator (Immigration Administrator), November 1999 to April 2000. Responsibilities included administering more than 300 associate records for foreign nationals working on temporary work visas. Assist Recruiters and Hiring Managers in the hiring process for foreign nationals by gathering new hire documentation, preparing immigration forms and working with outside counsel to file petitions. Serve as a point of contact for Hiring Managers and Staff for immigration processes… Show more Recruiter Coordinator (Immigration Administrator), November 1999 to April 2000. Responsibilities included administering more than 300 associate records for foreign nationals working on temporary work visas. Assist Recruiters and Hiring Managers in the hiring process for foreign nationals by gathering new hire documentation, preparing immigration forms and working with outside counsel to file petitions. Serve as a point of contact for Hiring Managers and Staff for immigration processes. Ensure I-9 record compliance.Senior Customer Service Representative, September 1998 to November 1999Supported Variable Life Insurance product line by servicing customers in answering policy questions and assisting in financial transactions, including fund transfers and payments. Provided customer policy information to brokers, upon request. Generated and reviewed life insurance policy proposals and illustrations for clients and brokers. Passed the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FIRA) Series 6 exam. Show less