Janaki Gunturu

Email: adhr4c@r.postjobfree.com; Cell: 313-***-****

SUMMARY

●Strong believer in Continuous Improvement

●Equipped with a Master’s in Law with a specialization in Immigration and Corporate Law

●Experienced in Federal Immigration Law focusing on employment and business-based Immigration Law

●Strong foundations in Corporate Law focusing on drafting of agreements and business contracts for clients

●Strong desire and willingness to work on multiple immigration and corporate law issues

●Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and time management skills

●Self directed with strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION

Aug 2006 – May 2007

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW)

Master of Law

●International and Comparative Law specialization

●GPA 3. 1/4.0

Courses: Corporate Law, Immigration Law, Constitutional Law, Business Law, International and Comparative Law, Copyright Law, Torts and Drafting and Pleading of Contracts

Chicago, IL

Oct 1996- Oct 2000

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Law, Consumer Protection

●Secured first class

●Ranked 5th out of 75 in institute, 40th out of 1500 in university

●General Secretary, Students Association

●Received an award for academic excellence

Relevant courses: Contracts, Law of Crimes, Torts, Constitutional Law of India, Hindu Law, Muslim Law, Property Law, Administrative Law, Company Law, Labor Law, Legal Theory, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code & Law of Limitation, Law of Evidence, Public International Law, Drafting & Pleading, Consumer Protection

Hyderabad, India

LICENSURE/MEMBERSHIP

State Bar of Andhra Pradesh, India, admitted February 2001

Hyderabad, India

New York, USA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

March 2014 to March 2020

Scarborough Law, LL.C.

Law Clerk

●Responsible for smooth functioning and management of the entire immigration process for United States

●Preparing new H-1B, L-1, H-1B Transfer, H-4/Extension petitions, EAD Applications, Advance Parole Applications. Filing the Petitions within the stipulated time frames with USCIS

●Assisting the attorney’s in preparation of PERM Applications, SWA Job Orders, Job Advertising

●Preparing RFE responses for H-1B, L-1, H-4 Applications

●Preparing I-140 and I-1485 applications and filing the petitions with USCIS

●Preparing necessary documentation for Business visas and B1 in Lieu of H1B

●Assisting the companies in Port of Entry assistance

●Ensuring that employees are well prepared to face the H1B/H4/L1/B1 visa interviews before US Consulates along with complete & accurate documentation

● Addressing all queries raised by USCIS & Consulates on immigration & non-immigration petitions & visas within time

●Coordinating with employees on the Green card processing, preparing the required paper work, and coordinating with the attorney’s and paralegals

●Researching on changes to immigration & non-immigration laws and communicate any changes to the Management

●Preparing the I-9 files and the Public Access Files

●Preparing the Labor Condition Applications for H-1B Work Permits and dealing with the Compliance of the Department of Labor regulations

●Processing of Educational evaluation filing for new H-1B cases and L to H transfer cases

●Coordinating with Finance department on day-to-day issues

●Interacting directly with attorneys for critical non-immigrant visa related clarifications

●Preparing of request for further evidence query response letters to USCIS

●Providing legal consultancy for US visa related issues from various quarters of the company

●Researching on removal and deportation issues and assisting the attorney in the drafting of appeal briefs to the Board of Immigration Appeals, Motion to re-open cases before the Immigration Judge, Cancellation of Removal under 42B, Prosecutorial Discretion, Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

●Processing of NAFTA TN Visa petitions for Canadians and Mexican nationals

●Working closely with companies to gather and organize supporting data

●Preparing forms and drafted supporting business agreements and contracts

●Drafting correspondence to clients using INS ZOOM software for document assembly

●Working extensively on INS ZOOM software and generating customized reports for clients

Jacksonville, FL

January 2013 to November 2013

Sonata Software Limited

Visa Manager

●Responsible for smooth functioning and management of the entire immigration process for United States, Europe, Middle-East and Asia-Pacific

●In charge of Global Immigration team taking care of visa processing - end to end - of all Business Units

●Building and establishing the HR Visa process & team for off-shoring the immigration function for better service delivery & cost reduction.

●Ensure employees are well prepared to face the H1B/H1B1/H4/TN/E-3/L1/L2/B1 visa interviews at US Consulates along with complete & accurate documentation

●Address all queries raised by the USCIS, US Consulates, British High Commission, consulates/embassies of other countries on non-immigration petitions & visas within the given time

●Preparing new H-1B, L-1B, H1B transfer, H-1B & H-4/L-2 extension petitions, L-2 EAD and filing them within time with the USCIS

●Closely monitoring the changes in immigration laws and communicate the updated information periodically to the Management

●Briefing the employees how to answer the questions to be asked at immigration counters in the US and UK

●Coordination with Finance team on day-to-day issues

●Maintain excellent relationships with all the Consulates/embassies of different countries

●Validation and filing of the USCIS queries

●Address all queries raised by USCIS & Consulates on immigrant & non-immigrant petitions & visas within time

●Coordinating with employees on the Green card processing, preparing the required paper work, and coordinating with the attorney’s and paralegals

●Research on changes to immigration & non-immigration laws and communicate any changes to the Management

●Handled the Department of Labor Audit for the Company

●Prepared the I-9 files and maintained the Public Access Files

●Preparation of the Labor Condition Applications for H-1B Work Permits and dealing with the Compliance of the Department of Labor regulations

●Briefing candidates on questions asked at immigration Port of Entry counters in the US

●Educational evaluation filing for new H-1B cases and L to H transfer cases

●Coordination with Finance in day-to-day issues

●Authorized Signatory for the Business Executive Program for US Consulate (Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata & New Delhi embassy)

●Work closely with Senior Management to fulfill the needs of the organization

●Preparation of Port of Entry letters for H-1B transfer cases

●Validation and filing of USCIS queries

●Provide professional service as a single point contact for onsite consultants for all non-immigrant visa related clarification, respond to all questions and queries

●Interact with attorneys for critical non-immigrant visa related clarifications

●Assisting onsite employees for other country visa requirements

●Preparation of query response letters to USCIS

●Provide legal consultancy for US visa related issues from various quarters of the company

●Established the Processes while working around all knowledge areas – RFE, H1B & L1B – New, Amendment, Extension, Amendment + Extension, Transfer, H-1B visas

●Worked closely with employees to gather and organize supporting data

●Prepared forms and drafted supporting business agreements and contracts

●Drafted correspondence to agencies and clients using technology for document assembly

●Worked closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data

Bangalore, India

June 2011 to December 2011

Mahindra Satyam

Team Lead/US Immigration

●Responsible for smooth functioning and management of the entire immigration process for United States

●Preparing new H-1B, L-1, H-1B Transfer, H-4/Extension petitions, EAD Applications, Advance Parole Applications. Filing the Petitions within the stipulated time frames with USCIS

●Preparing necessary documentation for Business visas and B1 in Lieu of H1B

● Assist the candidates fix appointments for visa stamping

● Ensure employees are well prepared to face the H1B/H4/L1/B1 visa interviews before US Consulates along with complete & accurate documentation

● Address all queries raised by USCIS & Consulates on immigration & non-immigration petitions & visas within time

●Coordinating with employees on the Green card processing, preparing the required paper work, and coordinating with the attorney’s and paralegals

●Research on changes to immigration & non-immigration laws and communicate any changes to the Management

●Handled the Department of Labor Audit for the Company

●Prepared the I-9 files and maintained the Public Access Files

●Preparation of the Labor Condition Applications for H-1B Work Permits and dealing with the Compliance of the Department of Labor regulations

●Briefing candidates on questions asked at immigration Port of Entry counters in the US

●Educational evaluation filing for new H-1B cases and L to H transfer cases

●Coordination with Finance in day-to-day issues

●Authorized Signatory for the Business Executive Program for US Consulate (Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata & New Delhi embassy)

●Work closely with Senior Management to fulfill the needs of the organization

●Preparation of Port of Entry letters for H-1B transfer cases

●Validation and filing of USCIS queries

●Provide professional service as a single point contact for onsite consultants for all non-immigrant visa related clarification, respond to all questions and queries

●Interact with attorneys for critical non-immigrant visa related clarifications

●Assisting onsite employees for other country visa requirements

●Preparation of query response letters to USCIS

●Provide legal consultancy for US visa related issues from various quarters of the company

●Established the Processes while working around all knowledge areas – RFE, H1B & L1B – New, Amendment, Extension, Amendment + Extension, Transfer, H-1B visas

●Worked closely with employees to gather and organize supporting data

●Prepared forms and drafted supporting business agreements and contracts

●Drafted correspondence to agencies and clients using technology for document assembly

● Worked closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data

Hyderabad, India

Aug 2008- Feb 2011

NETXERT, INC.

Legal Intern/ In-House Corporate Counsel

●Prepare wide range of Immigration documents including L-1 visa petitions, H-1B and labor certifications

●Worked closely with employees to gather and organize supporting data

●Prepared forms and drafted supporting business agreements and contracts

●Drafted correspondence to agencies and clients using technology for document assembly

●Worked closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data

●Organize and properly arrange the collected legal information through research in a proper presentable manner and forward them to the Lawyer

●Advise, Counsel and represent the company in all aspects of U.S. business immigration related activities and international business transactions

●Preparing non-immigrant (H-1B, L-1B, H-4) and immigrant visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2), Extensions, Change of Status, Labor Certifications (PERM)

●Ensure the company complies with USCIS regulations with reference to employment verification and anti-discrimination regulations and Department of Labor regulations

●Prepare responses to Requests for Evidence from the USCIS and Labor Department for all immigration law matters

●Analyze and interpret statutes, regulations, judicial decisions and other laws to determine the impact on the company

●Working with outside counsel with respect to financial and corporate transactions in the US and abroad, negotiating and drafting employment and business contracts, letter of intent and agreements

●Designed and implemented online clientele questionnaires and interactive immigration law information links allowing for greater efficiency and easier client communication

●Advise on new business ventures, procedures, rules and regulations to ensure that they are properly followed and implemented in business transactions

●Ensure legal integrity and strict adherence to the law

●Offering advice on legal actions relating to the immigration department

●Provide legal consultancy for US visa related issues from various quarters of the company

●Process Establishment, Improvements for Immigration Program Management

●Execution of Immigration Program Management best practices for all the phases Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control and Closure

●Process Tracking, Monitoring & Immigration governances

●Weekly Program Reporting to Leadership mgt.

●Established the Processes while working around all knowledge areas – RFE, H1B & L1B – New, Amendment, Extension, Amendment + Extension, Transfer, H-1B1

Ann Arbor, MI

Oct 2007 – May 2008

LAW OFFICES OF PRASHANTHI REDDY, LLC.

Paralegal

●Managed more than 300 cases while maintaining a 100% success rate, with no clients denied initial or renewed status

●Working directly with attorneys and partners on cases involving granting permission for foreign nationals to work in the US

●Performed functions of carrying out multiple aspects of case preparation and management

●Prepare and file Adjustment of Status, H-1B and H-4 non immigrant petitions, Immigrant Visa Petitions, TN petitions and Naturalization applications, work and travel documentation

●Developed cases by connecting with clients to understand needs, analyzed and gathered information and helped prepare cases

●Provided and rendered a high level of service when responding to questions regarding status updates, next steps, travel and strategy

●Functioned and worked on special assignments that may require conducting research, preparing reports and filing.

●Analyze previous judgments and pending decisions that may be helpful for future case references and prepare reports accordingly

●Drafted correspondence to agencies and clients, using technology for document assembly

●Studied legal documents and forms provided by the Lawyer very closely and compare them for checking the accuracy of the report

●Monitored the market for updating the employer for any latest government regulations or policies

●Supported the attorney in preparing for several cases by helping them collect information using different mediums and materials

New York, USA

Feb 2002- Aug 2006

Chambers of V. Srinivas, Attorney at Law

Associate Attorney

●Conducted Arbitration and administrative hearings, interviewed clients and witnesses and prepared, reviewed and analyzed interrogatories and discovery documents

●Drafted and negotiated contracts (including Joint Ventures, Sale Deeds, Leases and Licensing Documents)

●Contributed to the team success of this 5-Attorney law firm

●Provided legal and non-legal research and memorandum writing

●Advising on the legal status of rights to various properties

Hyderabad, India

Feb 2001- Feb 2002

Chambers of Usha Kiran, Attorney at Law

Associate Attorney

●Research and analysis of complex legal questions and issues, and based on that to prepare confidential legal memorandum, court papers

●To provide professional legal advice, legal assistance and counseling with respect to legal rights, privileges and obligations of the firm Reviewing of organizational documents

●Researched legal issues, case laws and prepared judicial drafts

●Researched and drafted legal memoranda for cases in the area of Industrial Disputes

●Assisted in handling labor litigation cases on behalf of the State Government and Labor Trade Unions

Hyderabad, India

Sept 1995-Jan 2001

Chambers of Syamala and Sharma, Attorney’s at Law

Law Clerk

●Assisted attorneys in all areas of litigation at High Courts and District Courts

●Assisted in preparing transactional documents and corporate due diligence reports

●Researched issues, prepared and drafted pleadings, briefs, motions and correspondence

●Developed cases by connecting with clients to understand needs, analyzed and gathered information and helped prepare the case

●Researched and assisted in preparing legal memoranda for criminal and matrimonial cases

●Worked closely with clients to gather and organize supporting data

Hyderabad, India

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Aug 2006- May 2007

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW)

●Conducted an independent research relating to the Immigration Issues dealt by the Constitution of India and the United States with Prof. Sarah Harding

●Conducted an independent research with Prof Richard Wright on the liability of the medical professionals in India and the United States

Chicago, IL

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