Experience

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  Fakhoury Global Immigration, USA PC

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

  • Global Mobility Lead

    • May 2021 - Present
    • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

    1. Working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with time sensitive deadlines2. Providing legal support to major IT giants by preparing and filing applications for employment-based permanent residency, and extensions 3. Assisting attorneys with determining case issues and possible relief 4. Obtaining all necessary client documentation to complete immigration application5. Maintaining database of all immigration cases and their status at the firm6. Conferring with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information

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  GB Tech

  • Middletown Delaware, United States

  • Research Intern

    • Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
    • Middletown Delaware, United States

    1. Researched immigration and government regulations, case law and procedures to support client cases.2. Maintained and updated monthly reports and spreadsheets with client's information.3. Drafted supporting letters, response to RFEs under supervision of the immigration attorney4.Monitored Immigration Services/Immigration Court rules, procedures and filing fees to ensure proper document preparations and filings5.Researched and analyzed law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare memoranda of law in support of immigration6.Used Immigrant software to complete immigration forms.7.Conducted research regarding recent Immigration Laws

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  LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

  • Bengaluru Area, India

  • Global Mobility Lead

    • Aug 2010 - Feb 2016
    • Bengaluru Area, India

    1.Served as the primary representative and point of contact for all phases of the global mobility activities for Bangalore and Mysore centres. 2.Analyse immigration risks associated with employees & apply risk management strategies3.Collaborate with other mobility leadership team members to establish shared priorities, drive standardization, identify opportunities for improvement and share best practices4.Develop and maintain strong relationships with consulates through meetings/conferences to understand current immigration updates/changes5.Drive communication efforts for promoting the understanding of global mobility policies, processes, and practice with International delegates/Attorneys/Partners on a regular basis through various seminars and meetings 6.Good exposure to all the Consulates and travel agents/service provider for visa related updates; serves as an escalation point to resolve issues and provide process improvements7.Effectively managing mobility team members including selection, Identify and facilitate training & career development needs, performance improvements and appraisal of team members8.Model and foster a team passion for delivering strong results to business units and hold team accountable for delivering on commitments9.Manage day-to-day relationships with points of contact of attorney firms for external immigration counsel and relocation service providers10.Ensuring provisions of (SLAs) service level agreements and contracts are met accurately11.Making sure all invoices are reviewed for accuracy against service level agreements, contracts, and quotes and also the invoices are approved and processed for payment in a timely manner12.Work in parallel with vendors & other third parties to ensure coordinated, timely and smooth transition of relocation of employees

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  Microland Limited

  • Bengaluru Area, India

  • Senior Immigration Specialist

    • Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
    • Bengaluru Area, India

    1.Verification of documents to process work permits and Business visas.2.Processed in-house L1B support letters, I-129s, schedule appointments and conduct briefing sessions3.Liaise with attorneys for processing the work permits for EMEA regions4.Liaise with consulates/embassies/VFS centres on need basis for information/updates5.Involved in Vendor management 6.Involved in background verification process7.Prepare compliance reports and other MIS reports

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  Infosys

  • Bengaluru Area, India

  • Senior Process Analyst

    • Nov 2006 - Mar 2010
    • Bengaluru Area, India

    1.Experienced in reviewing and analysing submitted documents to ensure accuracy, authentication, completeness and adherence to regulations.2.Hands-on experience in filing H1B Petitions (H1B fresh/H1B Transfers/H1B Cap exempt and Amendments & RFEs (verification of documents, filing and visa stamping process).3.Good experience in filing non-immigrant petitions for L1B/L1A Blanket /L1 Individual and Request for additional evidences in-house for USA4.Scheduling visa appointments, conducting briefing sessions for US visa process & helping/advising employees with POE questions5.Involved in processing of Request for additional evidence and tracking of the same6.Works closely with relocating employee's spouse/partner and/or family to support them in the relocation process7.Hands on experience in educating employees on maintaining legal status, employment status, extension of stay, change of status, travel regulations etc.8.Involved in processing Australia UC 457 work permits, responding to DIAC mails, follow up on medicals examination status and work visa stamping process9.Handled and supported queries on US and Australia work visas across India & US10.Learn and uphold policies and processes, and provide feedback to the policy & governance team, if applicable