Human Resources (Immigration)
Resume:
Summary
Working as Senior HR Executive (Immigration) in Cogent Data Solutions since June 2015. Perform all immigration related activities including coordination, preparation, and filing of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions, processing non-immigrant and immigrant visas, renewals and applications for permanent residence.
Previously worked for Larsen & Toubro Limited Group and its subsidiaries in US & India for over 10 years. Supported Human Resources, Business Development and Quality & Process Teams. As a HR Executive, had the responsibilities of Nonimmigrant visa processing (H1 B, L1 Visa), Employee Onboarding, E-Verification, Addressing Employee concerns on HR & immigration related issues, GC Processing, FMLA Administration, non- US Business Visa Processing
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management(Marketing) - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, India
Bachelor of Computer Applications - Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Tools used:
INS Zoom for H-1B visa and GC,
ICERT website for LCA & Prevailing Wage Determination,
PLC.Doleta Website for PERM filing
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Work Experience Details
A.Senior HR Executive (Immigration) - Cogent Data Solutions (June 2015 to date)
Roles and Responsibilities:
Nonimmigrant Visas related activities
oInitiating of H-1B Cap, COS, H1 B transfer using INS Zoom.
oLCA preparation & submission on ICERT
oPreparation of petition using INS Zoom & submission of H-1B (I-129) Petition to USCIS
oResponding to RFE
oCoordinating with the attorney on the various visa related matters
oNotifying relevant stakeholders on any changes in the immigration law.
oResponding to CBP officer & FDNS auditors on the Queries they have about an employee nonimmigrant status.
oProviding letter for TN Visa.
oPAF filing, Audit & maintenance
oSend the H1-B revocation letter to USCIS for resigned employees
oAnswering Employee queries relating to H1
oIssuing letters to the consulate & documentation for H-1B visa stamping.
Green Card processing
oInitiation of GC process for the employees & Determination of GC category.
oComplete PERM Process (Job ad approval, PWD approval, Recruitment, experience letters
oPreparation & Filing 9089(PERM) on DOL website.
oPreparation of I-140 & submission of the I-140 petition to USCIS
oResponding to PERM Audits & I-140 RFI
oPreparation & Submission of I-485 with USCIS
oCo-ordination with the attorney & employees on GC related issues & filings,
oAnswering employee queries on GC
B.Human Resources Consultant – Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited, Edison, NJ (Oct 2014 to March 2015) and Human Resources Executive - Larsen & Toubro Limited, Edison, NJ (Oct 2011 to Sep 2014)
Roles and responsibilities:
Green Card processing
oInitiation of GC process for the employees & Determination of GC category.
oComplete PERM Process (Job ad approval, PWD approval, Recruitment, experience letters
oCoordinating with the attorney on the various GC related matters
oResponding to PERM Audits & I-140 RFI
oCoordinating with the attorney & employee for filing I-140 & I-485 with USCIS
oCo-ordination with the attorney & employees on GC related issues & filings,
oAnswering employee queries on GC
oApproval of GC invoices
Nonimmigrant Visas related activities
oInitiating COS, H1 B transfer for US hires,
oLCA signature, H1 & L1 document signature
oCoordinating with the attorney on the various visa related matters
oCoordinating with the immigration team in India & visa related issues.
oNotifying relevant stakeholders on any changes in the immigration law.
oResponding to CBP officer & FDNS auditors on the Queries they have about an employee nonimmigrant status.
oProviding letter for TN Visa.
oPAF signature, Audit & maintenance
oSend the H1-B revocation letter to USCIS for resigned employees
oAnswering Employee queries relating to H1 & L1
oIssuing employment & invitation letters to the consulate for business Visa stamping & travel & H1 B revocation
E-Verification
oRegistered L&T Limited as an E-verified company.
oChecking the documents & Running E-Verification on the I-9 within three business days from the joining date of the employees
oNotifying the employees if there is a TNC on the case. Issuing TNC notice & following up & closing the case
oFiling the closed case
Administering compliance trainings
Employee Onboarding
FMLA Administration
Personnel Folder Audit & Administration
Addressing Employee concerns on HR issues.
Sending Termination mails & letters
Time Management System (TMS):
oRunning OT, Leave & End of Assignment reports for employees
oAnswering employee queries & updating information in the TMS as per the Supervisor’s input
C.Quality Supervisor- Larsen & Toubro Limited, Bangalore India (May 2009 to April 2011)
Roles and responsibilities:
Certified as an ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor
Responsible for CMMI level 5 process adherences by project teams
CMMI Internal Quality Audit
Facilitating level 5 compliance by organizational level data collation & analysis
Conducting QMS awareness training
Coordinating for External CMMI & ISO Audits
D.Business Development (BD) team- Larsen & Toubro Limited, Bangalore, India (May-2007 to April 2009)
Roles and responsibilities:
Business Research & Analysis in the verticals of Industrial products, Medical and chalking out Business Plan/Marketing Roadmaps.(Sample enclosed)
Preparing marketing collaterals like presentations, brochures, white papers, etc.
Planning & Coordinating customer visits/audits to L&T.
Sales Calls to establish contacts with prospective clients in the Industrial products, Medical and FMCG domain Responding to RFI/RFQ and preparing Techno-commercial proposals for clients.
Was responsible for driving the process initiatives in B.D group as a result of which Sales Funnel, Enquiry register, Call reports and other tools were standardized. Configuration management of the B.D Server to make access to voluminous data in the server easier and user friendly.
E.HR/Administrative Assistant-Larsen & Toubro Limited Bangalore, India (May 2005 to April 2007)
Roles and responsibilities:
HR Support activities like CV Scrutinizing, initial Telephonic interview & sending mail & invitations for interview
Employee’s Personal file Administration
Inviting quotes from Vendors for office Supplies, Ordering Items & possessing of invoices.
Personal Information:
Immigration status: US Permanent Resident
References:
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