Bharath Balamurugan
Assistant Manager-Global Mobility
George Town, Chennai
Summary
A result oriented professional with 10+ years of exposure in Global Mobility Expertise in handling queries, and giving correct information regarding visas/work permits. Proven track record in visa processing and getting faster and correct data from all sources. Expertise in handling visa documentations and giving appropriate information. Excellent written, communication, inter personal, liaison and problem solving skills with the ability to work in multi-cultural environment. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager
Global Mobility
Chennai
04.2018 - Current
- Responsible to improving the company’s visa & immigration policies and workflows to better serve the business needs
- Involved in preparation of various immigration visas including H-1B/L-1/ and PERM, I-140 and I-485
- Respond to client queries regarding immigration case status
- Respond to immigration RFE
- Maintain and update immigration docketing system to monitor response dates for Office Actions, filings, fees and payments
- Supervise and train junior immigration Preparation Professionals
- Stay alert of any risks in management of visa and immigration, ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations
- Expertise in H1B immigration process, corresponding with Immigration attorneys on H-1B and Perm related matters
- Prepare and file the H-1B cases including extension, amendments, transfers & RFE responses
- Filing of Perm & Maintaining perm documents and records
- Helping HR in company's internal matters pertaining to F-1, H-1B and labor applications
- Verifies and maintains I-9 documentation
- Performs thoroughly with employees and provides a comprehensive immigration service through the application process, including responses to applications, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), and compliance
- Responsible to address general immigration questions and concerns from employees
- Provide HR documentation and assist in the processing of foreign business visas for US nationals
- Stay abreast of US immigration updates and trends.
Senior Officer
Larsen and Toubro InfoTech Ltd
Chennai
09.2015 - 03.2018
- Answering queries related to visas and other critical issues which can be solved
- Having up to date knowledge of visa documentations of all Countries (USA, UK, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Austria, Denmark, Norway, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Japan, Australia, South Africa, and Sweden)
- Changes in forms, checklists, or any updates has to be updated in system and with an employees
- Processing Work permit and Business visa applications to the Consulate & VFS visa processing center
- Receiving the Visa applications along with the complete documents from the employees & checking, scrutinizing, accepting and processing to the consulate or VFS to obtain the necessary visa
- Preparing various reports on monthly and daily transaction of visa application
- Reporting to Manager & updating the necessary reports on the daily operational activities
- Coordinating with the Consulate in knowing the latest updates of Consulates rules and regulation and enabling us to give our employees the right information
- Coordinating with Admin and IT department if required.
Officer
VFS Global Services
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Accomplishments
- Answering queries related to visas and other critical issues which can be solved only after speaking with Consulate
- Having up to date knowledge of visa documentations of Canada, Australia, Malaysia and UK
- Receiving the Visa applications from the applicants and Travel agents, checking, scrutinizing, accepting and processing to the consulate to obtain the necessary visa
- Making a data entry for every individual application and submitting the total list to the consulate
- Handling the Cash counters effectively, tallying and depositing in the Bank through the respective agency
- Preparing various reports on the monthly and daily transaction of the visa application
- Reporting to the Manager – Operations, updating him with necessary reports on the daily operational activities
- Coordinating with the Consulate in knowing the latest updates of Consulates rules and regulation and enabling us to give our customers the right information
- Thorough knowledge on preparing the accounts statement and interacting the Zonal Accountant for the same
- Coordinating with Admin and IT department if required
- Received Best stamping individual of the year award in L&T Infotech Ltd
- Received 19 Appreciation mail through Feedback id for Thailand Process and Champion of the month for
Customer Relation Officer
Services Pvt Ltd, Quscient
Chennai
10.2013 - 11.2013
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Patrician College of Arts And Science
India 05.2010 - 04.2012
Skills
Continuous Process Improvement
undefinedTimeline
Assistant Manager
Global Mobility
04.2018 - Current
Senior Officer
Larsen and Toubro InfoTech Ltd
09.2015 - 03.2018
Customer Relation Officer
Services Pvt Ltd, Quscient
10.2013 - 11.2013
Officer
VFS Global Services
02.2013 - 09.2015
BBA - Business Administration
Patrician College of Arts And Science
05.2010 - 04.2012
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