Extensive experience as Senior Immigration Consultant managing US Immigration programs for Corporate International HR and Global Mobility of Expat's. Role includes training US and Global business partners, managing impact of merger and acquisition, carve-out and divestitures on foreign national employees, compliance, audits, I-9 instruction, guidance on FICA subject or exempt visa categories and vendor management. Signatory for US visa applications and the Siemens L Blanket petition. Key contributor to Global Shared Services Quality Team US Immigration Initiative and GSS Policy team on alignment of foreign national employee policies + J-1 International Internship Program policies centralized at GSS for all sectors. Mapped end-to-end processes (RACI) for alignment, standardization & centralization which resulted in decreasing the burden on human resources while providing value-added services and streamlining case management. Provide support on complex US immigration issues and escalations, involving in-house employment counsel when appropriate. Identify priorities to ensure completion of tasks and communication to customers is made on a timely basis. Facilitate lawful immigration status & employment authorization for Expats, Foreign National Employees, Business Travelers, Interns + Trainees, and provide guidance to EDM and Payroll on FICA subject or exempt visa categories and I-9 compliance. Maintain up-to-date knowledge on USCIS, US Dept of State and US Dept of Labor regulations by attending various seminars and workshops at the annual ACIP Symposium in Washington DC
