· Prepared immigrant/nonimmigrant petitions and applications, i.e.: H-(1)(4), L-(1)(2), E-3, TN, I-140, I-485 and I-485J Supplements, and PERM labor certification applications during one of the most challenging times in history. • Transitioned from a normal law office working procedure to a fully remote application/petition filing process in March of 2020, including large PDF production and coordinating filings electronically. • Worked with Attorneys’ to troubleshoot complex individual cases as well as determine legal strategy to interface with clients and senior legal counsel.• Built a positive team environment and stayed connected with other team members virtually.

· Managed all tasks required to rent high end vacation properties on Martha’s Vineyard. · Managed relationships with clients with a focus on positive interactions to ensure that the property and island were presented in a favorable way. · Coordinated maintenance and repairs, including the review of local building codes to ensure that all repairs complied. · Managed advertising, oversaw the rental calendar, and prepared leases.

· Managed client relationships and served as primary contact to numerous prominent clients in the financial, telecommunications, and health insurance industries to procure U.S. and Global immigration benefits. · Identified and determined solutions to intricate legal issues related to unlawful status, prevailing wage requirements, and processing times.· Managed billing and other complex account issues. · Procured new business development opportunities, performed due diligence reviews, and managed on-boarding of new client accounts. · Coordinated and filed global visa applications focusing on China, Canada, Brazil, and Chile. · Prepared immigrant/non-immigrant petitions and applications, i.e.: H-(1)(4), L-(1)(2), E-2, TN, I-140, I-485, and PERM labor certification applications, including outsourcing to internal resources and vendors.· Managed the J-1 program of a prominent N.Y. Bank through the French American Chamber of Commerce.

· Assisted in bid preparation and evaluation of high-volume printing and reproduction requirements. · Assisted clients in determining requirements and made recommendations to improve product quality while reducing overall costs. · Helped clients standardize repetitive type products.· Supervised job workflow and assured on time delivery.

· Key member in the creation of an in-house Immigration Department for a fast growing onsite/offshore Information Technology Company.· Supervised the preparation of immigrant/nonimmigrant petitions and applications, i.e.: H-(1)(4), L-(1)(2), I-140, I-485, RIR and PERM labor certification applications. · Performed due diligence of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) to determine corporate ownership, employment eligibility of employees’ and transference of immigration benefits.· Supervised I-9 compliance and work authorization expiration audit procedures. · Managed the recruitment of Administrative Assistant, Paralegal, and Attorney positions.· Supervised the creation and maintenance of a five-mode recruitment campaign (web, print, job board, internal referral, and internal posting) to support green card processing. · Provided knowledge of immigration system to Senior Management in determining company immigration policy and solutions to intricate situations.· Assisted in budget preparation, staffing, and outsourcing proposals.· Led the development and re-engineering of a proprietary immigration form generation and tracking system from the requirements phase to implementation. (During my time at Cognizant, the U.S. employee population grew from approximately 500 to over 6000 and Company revenue increased from $137 Million to over $1 Billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions is listed on the NASDAQ as CTSH.)

• Acted as the Lead Paralegal in the merger of a large West Coast based corporate firm with a small New York based individual firm. • Implemented office procedures including checklists and questionnaires for immigration applications and petitions. • Guided staff and attorneys in immigration policy, procedure and processing times. • Doubled firm revenue in six months with no additional staff.

· Assisted attorneys with diagnosis of legal strategy to determine the most appropriate procedures to accomplish client’s goals. · Prepared immigrant/nonimmigrant petitions and applications for large multinational corporations, i.e.: B-(1)(2), H-(1)(4), J-(1)(2), L-(1)(2), TN/TD, E-(1)(2), I-140, traditional and reduction in recruitment labor certifications.