Sivakumar Vs

Experience

1. Associate Director - Immigration

   ACL Digital

   Mar 2013 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Immigration Program Administration and Compliance• Oversee the day-to-day administration and operations of U.S. immigration programs, including H-1B, L-1, STEM OPT, Dependent EADs, and E-2 visas, as well as business visa programs for other regions. Ensuring compliance with international immigration laws and regulations.• Manage work permits and business visas for countries such as the U.S, France, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, the UK, and Turkey.• Compile and analyze immigration eligibility documents for H-1B petitions (LCA, support letters, I-129, and I-797), L-1, and E-2 filings, ensuring adherence to USCIS and Department of Labor requirements.2. Coordination and Process Management• Coordinate with HR, sales, and resource managers to understand project criticality for each client and tailor immigration solutions accordingly.• Evaluate and prepare applicable forms and documentation, such as executed MSAs, SOWs, and client letters, before submission to USCIS and DOL.• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure timely and accurate filing of petitions, applications, and responses to RFEs from USCIS and consulates.3. PERM and Employment-Based Petitions• Assist with drafting PERM labor certification advertisements, prevailing wage determinations, recruitment documentation, and PERM applications.• Handle the full lifecycle of employment-based petitions, including I-140 and I-485 applications, ensuring strict compliance with immigration timelines.4. Audits, Reviews, and Compliance• Lead internal reviews and audits of immigration data, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with global immigration regulations.• Conduct periodic reviews with business units to ensure continued compliance, addressing any discrepancies or non-compliance issues effectively.5. Global Mobility and Policy Adherence

Education

• University of Madras

  MSW, HR

  2002 — 2004

• University of Madras

  BBM, Banking Management

  1999 — 2002

Skills

• Immigration Issues
• Talent Acquisition
• Business Visas
• Screening
• U.s. Immigration
• Immigration Law
• Employee Relations