Jonathan Gonzalez Pelaez

About Jonathan Gonzalez Pelaez

I’m a results-driven Global Mobility and U.S. Business Immigration professional with over 10 years of experience supporting business stakeholders, hiring managers, HR partners, recruiters, and visa-sponsored employees in navigating complex immigration matters. Throughout my career, I’ve ensured that the organizations I’ve worked with remain compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, consistently achieving a high compliance rate in regards to U.S. Immigration law.I specialize in preparing, reviewing, and filing a wide range of non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, including H-1Bs, L-1A/Bs, I-140s, I-485s, RFEs, and Motions to Appeal, with an eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy. Beyond case preparation and filing, I’ve also managed global mobility and immigration processes, overseeing U.S. and international assignments and facilitating seamless transitions for short- and long-term placements. In addition, I have experience leveraging Excel and other data management tools to track cases, workflows, visa expirations, service levels and ensure that deadlines are consistently met.What sets me apart is my ability to excel in high-pressure environments while always maintaining a client-first approach. I thrive on building streamlined processes, enhancing operational workflows, and developing scalable solutions that drive both efficiency and impact.Currently at American Express, I collaborate with senior leadership, talent acquisition teams, hiring managers, and outside counsel to ensure the organization remains compliant with immigration law. Specifically, I co-manage and support the green card sponsorship program. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between compliance and business strategy, always focused on delivering immigration solutions that enable growth and global talent mobility.

Experience

1. Manager, Legal Affairs (Immigration)

   American Express

   Jan 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Bachelor’s Degree, Philosophy, Political Science

  2012 — 2016

• New Brunswick High School

  High School

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Immigration Law
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Legal Writing
• Social Media
• Employment-Based Immigration
• Legal Research
• Landlord/Tenant Issues
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Higher Education
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Training
• Computers
• Family Law