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New York, Ny, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

New York, Ny, Us

- Managed the immigration process for a portfolio of 150 immigration cases across the all Squarespace offices (U.S., UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Australia), ensuring timely filing of visa applications and petitions.- Built out an internal job library to benchmark R&D roles, ensuring clearly defined minimum requirements for sponsorable requisitions.- Implemented JIRA ticketing system to streamline visa viability checks for recruiters and relevant stakeholders, improving overall efficiency and candidate experience.- Developed an approval matrix to ensure all candidates requiring visa sponsorship receive thorough vetting by external immigration counsel, upholding compliance standards.- Spearheaded the RFP process to identify and select new external immigration counsel and a global relocation vendor, optimizing service delivery and cost effectiveness for Squarespace’s expanding international workforce.- Managed day-to-day client and account support for immigration and relocation processes.Partnered with leadership and external counsel to ensure successful preparation and troubleshooting of immigration processes.- Conducted regular stakeholder trainings to educate employees on immigration processes and database systems.- Tracked relocation package disbursements and ensured tax compliance in collaboration with Payroll and Finance.- Collaborated with legal, HR, and finance teams to guarantee global compliance with immigration procedures.- Evaluated existing immigration and relocation programs, identifying opportunities for improvement to enhance global reach.- Benchmarked global immigration and employee relocation policies by employee level, geographic distance, and family size to ensure that processes remain equitable and fair for all stakeholders.

New York, Ny, Us

- Supported the successful IPO process by ensuring global immigration and mobility programs met the rigorous compliance standards of a publicly traded company.- Collaborated cross-functionally to establish and implement compliant immigration processes for Squarespace’s Ireland, Netherlands, UK, Portugal, and Australia offices, ensuring a smooth operational launch.- Led the development and implementation of a streamlined non-U.S. visa sponsorship program, greatly reducing times and increasing employee satisfaction.

New York, Ny, Us

- Centralized the global immigration function at Ogilvy, standardized processes and improved efficiency for all agency locations in the U.S.- Developed and implemented leveling guidelines for visa sponsorship in collaboration with Executive Leadership, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization, leading to a reduction in errors.- Developed and implemented strategic immigration policies aligned with financial and compliance objectives, resulting in cost savings of $500,000 annually.- Oversaw an Immigration Analyst utilizing SAP processes to ensure proper I-9 compliance.- Conducted quarterly financial forecasting to determine mobility-related budgets, ensuring accurate allocation of resources.- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to satisfy agency mobility needs, leading the development of a new training program for HR teams on the latest immigration trends, resulting in a 95% employee satisfaction rating according to post-training surveys.- Monitored changes in immigration laws and regulations, keeping internal teams informed through regular updates and presentations.- Led the process of navigating immigration compliance for the foreign national employee population as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. Ensured continued business continuity while maintaining strict compliance with evolving immigration regulations.

New York, Ny, Us

- Managed the immigration process for a portfolio of 150 employees across the Americas region, ensuring timely filing of visa applications and petitions.- Provided logistical and cultural adjustment support for relocating employees and their families, facilitating a smoother transition to their new work location.- Proactively researched and identified potential risks associated with employee relocations in high-risk security and geopolitical regions, presenting findings and recommendations to the Global Mobility team.- Supported senior team members in administering and consulting on immigration procedures for the Americas, including visa and work permit acquisition.

New York, Ny, Us

- Provided global immigration services for Fortune 500 companies and large organizations, gaining valuable experience in complex corporate immigration matters.- Managed a caseload encompassing non-immigrant (H-1B, E-3, L-1, O-1, TN) and immigrant (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, EB-5) visa applications, independently conducting screens, gathering documentation, and preparing petitions.- Prepared and processed PERM applications as part of the DOL labor market test process.- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure clear understanding of complex immigration processes and requirements, including options for visa and green card sponsorship.- Assisted with pro bono initiatives, providing legal support to low-income immigrants and asylum seekers, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility and access to legal services.- Worked collaboratively with accounts payable to ensure timely invoice payments.

San Diego, California, Us

- Successfully recruited and trained over 1000 volunteers who provided hours of service to support the integration of refugees and immigrants into the San Diego community.- Organized and coordinated cultural competency workshops for volunteers and community members, fostering understanding and building bridges between diverse populations.- Developed and implemented career programs to provide critical resources and support services to newly arrived immigrant families.- Honed leadership, communication, and program management skills while coordinating volunteer activities, collaborating with community partners, and managing project logistics.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), International Relations

Filología Hispánica (Spanish Philology)