Dec 2019 – Jan 2026 · 6 yrs 1 mo · Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Oversee fast-growing corporate immigration program for inbound U.S. employees requiring work visa sponsorship, as well as execute, manage, and apply company green card program/policy
• Led RFP for new immigration counsel, resulting in enhanced program management and lower costs
• Manage relationship with outside immigration counsel including reviewing and signing off on petition documents, coordinating PERM recruitment, invoicing, budgeting, and SLAs, etc.
• Gather evidence for USCIS RFEs, DOL Audits, and oversee DHS/ICE site visits
• Track and summarize immigration alerts, policy/regulatory changes, and developments for relevant stakeholders, including c-suite audience
• Create and continually update ‘Immigration Homepage’ on company intranet site as the go-to space for immigration-related updates, internal immigration policies and SOPs, and self-help guides, as well as transition company to electronic postings
• Develop SOPs and conduct regular assessments to ensure compliance with USCIS & DOL regulations in a remote work setting, including coaching Compliance, TA, HRBPs, and Legal on immigration-related compliance and in the development and implementation of immigration protocols and policies

Apr 2016 – Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Provided immigration support for inbound U.S. employees requiring work visa sponsorship, managing the end-to-end immigration process to ensure a seamless and positive experience for colleagues and leaders.
• Evaluated immigration regulations, policy memos, adjudication, and RFE trends, adjusting company policies, models, and filings accordingly.
• Developed viable and compliant alternatives to ensure seamless U.S. work authorization in an increasingly challenging immigration climate.
• Provided support to various external and internal stakeholders, including Employee Relations, HRBPs, Recruiters, and Global Mobility Services, in the development and implementation of U.S. protocols and policies to ensure compliance with immigration regulations.

Dec 2013 – Jul 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Collect and review documents to establish current and past immigration history, identify potential issues and prepare NIV and IV petitions.

Nov 2006 – Nov 2013 · 7 yrs

• Oversee a team of entry-level and junior paralegals, providing training, mentoring and guidance on the preparation and analysis of NIV and IV cases, as well as assigning and reviewing work to the team.
• Review quarterly metrics to ensure adherence to client SLAs, identifying any pain points and provide recommendations to Partner/attorney regarding feasibility of SLAs.
• Work closely with Partners and Attorneys to resolve issues and file complex/white glove cases.