Seasoned Global Mobility & Immigration Compliance Leader with 16 years of experience designing and managing international mobility programs across Europe, APAC, and the Americas. Proven expertise in UK immigration strategy, sponsor license management, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading audits, mitigating risk, and aligning mobility frameworks with evolving legal landscapes. Trusted advisor to HR, legal, and executive teams on cross-border talent deployment and immigration governance.
Versatile Senior Manager specializing in Global Mobility & Immigration and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.
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Work History
Senior Manager
Stratsol Software Systems
10.2021 - 03.2025
Facilitation of Long and Short-Term Assignments and business visa applications
Process Work visa requests for US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific globally by partnering internally within the team and with the attorney’s/vendor partners.
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Review Sponsored Roles: Ensure all meet RQF Level 6 and new salary thresholds
Expedite CoS Issuance: Apply before 22 July 2025 to benefit from transitional arrangements
Managing the end-to-end pre-onboarding and onboarding process involves coordinating tasks before and after a new hire’s first day, with responsibilities distributed across HR, managers, and IT.
Audit Salary Offers: Confirm offers meet updated thresholds for new hires and renewals
Update Policies: Align hybrid/remote work policies with sponsor licence obligations
Monitor Transitional Protections: For existing visa holders in lower-skilled roles
Track the Visa / Residence Permit / BRP expiry and initiate the extension timely to ensure the immigration status is maintained Immigration Compliance management
Preparation for Visa interviews: Assist the employees for their visa interview preparation. This will include, providing them company documentation, briefing on visa interview process. Collect the information on interview experience at the consulate. Observe rejection trends and apply learning’s from the trends for future cases.
Research and Networking: As needed by the company research for Immigration processes for new geographies and consular procedures. Design document and implement the processes for new geographies.
Initiate and manage background checks, which can include verifying employment history, educational qualifications, and professional licenses.
Conduct criminal record checks, drug and alcohol tests, and national sex offender searches where applicable and legally permissible
Contract Management: Administration of contracts with relocation/Immigration vendor partners and timely renewal of the contracts due to expire following processes defined by the legal team
Stays current with laws, regulations and procedures governing international mobility and immigration.
Vendor Management finding vendors to file work permit and salary processing for employees of Utopia place in overseas locations, working on the cost summary and present to Management.
Managed time and volume-based programs like H-1b, L1 Fresh/Extensions and RFE response within the timelines.
Provide a framework that supports the development of talent deployment models and assignment conditions with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of project / contracts throughout the world.
Coordinating with various internal/external agencies for processing work permits (end to end) - Business VISA, B1/Work Permit process/Work Permit Extension - documentation, educating employees for VISA interviews for various countries.
Offered consultation to key stakeholders with data & analysis and addressed escalations
A strategist and implementer with excellent consultative, problem-solving and business partnering skills.
Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, generating regular reports to identify areas for improvement.
Lead – Global Mobility Specialist
Utopia India Pvt Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2021
Facilitation of Long and Short-Term Assignments and business visa applications
Process Work visa requests for US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific globally by partnering internally within the team and with the attorney’s/vendor partners.
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Review Sponsored Roles: Ensure all meet RQF Level 6 and new salary thresholds
Expedite CoS Issuance: Apply before 22 July 2025 to benefit from transitional arrangements
Audit Salary Offers: Confirm offers meet updated thresholds for new hires and renewals
Update Policies: Align hybrid/remote work policies with sponsor licence obligations
Monitor Transitional Protections: For existing visa holders in lower-skilled roles
Track the Visa / Residence Permit / BRP expiry and initiate the extension timely to ensure the immigration status is maintained Immigration Compliance management
Initiate and manage background checks, which can include verifying employment history, educational qualifications, and professional licenses.
Conduct criminal record checks, drug and alcohol tests, and national sex offender searches where applicable and legally permissible
Preparation for Visa interviews: Assist the employees for their visa interview preparation. This will include, providing them company documentation, briefing on visa interview process. Collect the information on interview experience at the consulate. Observe rejection trends and apply learning’s from the trends for future cases.
Research and Networking: As needed by the company research for Immigration processes for new geographies and consular procedures. Design document and implement the processes for new geographies.
Contract Management: Administration of contracts with relocation/Immigration vendor partners and timely renewal of the contracts due to expire following processes defined by the legal team
Stays current with laws, regulations and procedures governing international mobility and immigration.
Vendor Management finding vendors to file work permit and salary processing for employees of Utopia place in overseas locations, working on the cost summary and present to Management.
Managed time and volume-based programs like H-1b, L1 Fresh/Extensions and RFE response within the timelines.
Provide a framework that supports the development of talent deployment models and assignment conditions with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of project / contracts throughout the world.
Coordinating with various internal/external agencies for processing work permits (end to end) - Business VISA, B1/Work Permit process/Work Permit Extension - documentation, educating employees for VISA interviews for various countries.
Offered consultation to key stakeholders with data & analysis and addressed escalations
A strategist and implementer with excellent consultative, problem-solving and business partnering skills.
Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, generating regular reports to identify areas for improvement.
Lead — Global Mobility Specialist
Aeries Technology Group Pvt. Ltd.
02.2018 - 12.2018
Facilitation of Long and Short-Term Assignments and business visa applications
Process Work visa requests for US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific globally by partnering internally within the team and with the attorney’s/vendor partners.
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Review Sponsored Roles: Ensure all meet RQF Level 6 and new salary thresholds
Expedite CoS Issuance: Apply before 22 July 2025 to benefit from transitional arrangements
Audit Salary Offers: Confirm offers meet updated thresholds for new hires and renewals
Update Policies: Align hybrid/remote work policies with sponsor licence obligations
Monitor Transitional Protections: For existing visa holders in lower-skilled roles
Track the Visa / Residence Permit / BRP expiry and initiate the extension timely to ensure the immigration status is maintained Immigration Compliance management
Preparation for Visa interviews: Assist the employees for their visa interview preparation. This will include, providing them company documentation, briefing on visa interview process. Collect the information on interview experience at the consulate. Observe rejection trends and apply learning’s from the trends for future cases.
Research and Networking: As needed by the company research for Immigration processes for new geographies and consular procedures. Design document and implement the processes for new geographies.
Contract Management: Administration of contracts with relocation/Immigration vendor partners and timely renewal of the contracts due to expire following processes defined by the legal team
Stays current with laws, regulations and procedures governing international mobility and immigration.
Vendor Management finding vendors to file work permit and salary processing for employees of Utopia place in overseas locations, working on the cost summary and present to Management.
Managed time and volume-based programs like H-1b, L1 Fresh/Extensions and RFE response within the timelines.
Provide a framework that supports the development of talent deployment models and assignment conditions with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of project / contracts throughout the world.
Coordinating with various internal/external agencies for processing work permits (end to end) - Business VISA, B1/Work Permit process/Work Permit Extension - documentation, educating employees for VISA interviews for various countries.
Offered consultation to key stakeholders with data & analysis and addressed escalations
A strategist and implementer with excellent consultative, problem-solving and business partnering skills.
Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, generating regular reports to identify areas for improvement.
Branch Manager
Galipar HR Consultancy LLP, Qatar
12.2015 - 02.2017
Drove top line & bottom line growth by expanding business to various internal clients, creating and implementing training programs and overseeing the development of careers. Setting performance metrics, evaluating productivity, and helping employees create long-term career plans within an organization
Designing internal controls & monitoring the efficiency of various operational areas to optimize resource utilization & minimize administrative cost
Liaising with the Local Company for any issues. Assessing local market conditions, identifying current and prospective sales opportunities
Experience in handling Australian Immigration — Subclass visa 459 — short stay, Subclass visa 456, business skills visas like 160 & 165, Student visa — Subclass 500 and worked on Skilled Nominated visa — Subclass 190 and worked on Australian permanent residency visa from different locations.
Experience in handling Canadian Immigration — Intercompany transfer visas, Canadian permanent residency visa from different locations, worked on Traditional Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), Strategically worked on Student visas applications.
Worked on F-1 visas for full-time students applied for different regions.
F-2 visas for dependents of F-1 visa holders (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21). This includes same-sex married couples.
M-1 visas for students engaging in vocational or non-academic studies. M-2 visas for dependents of M-1 visa holders (as in F-2 visas).
Filing all the procedures involved from selection of employee for a particular visa, prewise briefing till his departure and back to offshore inclusive of their overseas insurance.
Validation of UB, H1B documentation and initiating the eligible cases to central attorney database systems for filing with USCIS.
Lead HR Professional
DST Worldwide Services Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad
03.2015 - 11.2015
Facilitation of Long and Short-Term Assignments and business visa applications
Process Work visa requests for US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific globally by partnering internally within the team and with the attorney’s/vendor partners.
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Review Sponsored Roles: Ensure all meet RQF Level 6 and new salary thresholds
Expedite CoS Issuance: Apply before 22 July 2025 to benefit from transitional arrangements
Audit Salary Offers: Confirm offers meet updated thresholds for new hires and renewals
Update Policies: Align hybrid/remote work policies with sponsor licence obligations
Monitor Transitional Protections: For existing visa holders in lower-skilled roles
Track the Visa / Residence Permit / BRP expiry and initiate the extension timely to ensure the immigration status is maintained Immigration Compliance management
Preparation for Visa interviews: Assist the employees for their visa interview preparation. This will include, providing them company documentation, briefing on visa interview process. Collect the information on interview experience at the consulate. Observe rejection trends and apply learning’s from the trends for future cases.
Research and Networking: As needed by the company research for Immigration processes for new geographies and consular procedures. Design document and implement the processes for new geographies.
Contract Management: Administration of contracts with relocation/Immigration vendor partners and timely renewal of the contracts due to expire following processes defined by the legal team
Stays current with laws, regulations and procedures governing international mobility and immigration.
Vendor Management finding vendors to file work permit and salary processing for employees of Utopia place in overseas locations, working on the cost summary and present to Management.
Managed time and volume-based programs like H-1b, L1 Fresh/Extensions and RFE response within the timelines.
Provide a framework that supports the development of talent deployment models and assignment conditions with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of project / contracts throughout the world.
Coordinating with various internal/external agencies for processing work permits (end to end) - Business VISA, B1/Work Permit process/Work Permit Extension - documentation, educating employees for VISA interviews for various countries.
Offered consultation to key stakeholders with data & analysis and addressed escalations
A strategist and implementer with excellent consultative, problem-solving and business partnering skills.
Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, generating regular reports to identify areas for improvement.
Manager – Resources Management Group - Visa Cell
Tech Mahindra, Hyderabad
11.2013 - 01.2015
Facilitation of Long and Short-Term Assignments and business visa applications
Process Work visa requests for US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific globally by partnering internally within the team and with the attorney’s/vendor partners.
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Review Sponsored Roles: Ensure all meet RQF Level 6 and new salary thresholds
Expedite CoS Issuance: Apply before 22 July 2025 to benefit from transitional arrangements
Audit Salary Offers: Confirm offers meet updated thresholds for new hires and renewals
Update Policies: Align hybrid/remote work policies with sponsor licence obligations
Monitor Transitional Protections: For existing visa holders in lower-skilled roles
Track the Visa / Residence Permit / BRP expiry and initiate the extension timely to ensure the immigration status is maintained Immigration Compliance management
Preparation for Visa interviews: Assist the employees for their visa interview preparation. This will include, providing them company documentation, briefing on visa interview process. Collect the information on interview experience at the consulate. Observe rejection trends and apply learning’s from the trends for future cases.
Research and Networking: As needed by the company research for Immigration processes for new geographies and consular procedures. Design document and implement the processes for new geographies.
Contract Management: Administration of contracts with relocation/Immigration vendor partners and timely renewal of the contracts due to expire following processes defined by the legal team
Stays current with laws, regulations and procedures governing international mobility and immigration.
Vendor Management finding vendors to file work permit and salary processing for employees of Utopia place in overseas locations, working on the cost summary and present to Management.
Managed time and volume-based programs like H-1b, L1 Fresh/Extensions and RFE response within the timelines.
Provide a framework that supports the development of talent deployment models and assignment conditions with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of project / contracts throughout the world.
Coordinating with various internal/external agencies for processing work permits (end to end) - Business VISA, B1/Work Permit process/Work Permit Extension - documentation, educating employees for VISA interviews for various countries.
Offered consultation to key stakeholders with data & analysis and addressed escalations
A strategist and implementer with excellent consultative, problem-solving and business partnering skills.
Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, generating regular reports to identify areas for improvement.
Deputy Manager – Human Resources
HCL Technologies Limited, Hyderabad
01.2011 - 10.2013
Handling all L1/L2/H1/H4 document requirements including preparing I129 petition, SL Letters and BEP letters & Affidavits.
Accessing online visa requests from Employees through – iAURA (INSZOOM) Application. Authorized signatory for US/ UK / Canada / Australia BEP program. Documentation for work permits, Intra-company transfers and Business visas. Point of contact for executing immigration process within the organization guidelines and timeframe.
Overall service satisfaction, co-ordination with identified practitioners and service professionals and follows up throughout Immigration service cycle.
Handled all short term / long term transfers to client location across globe in accordance to client requirements and strict deadlines.
Facilitation of Long and Short-Term Assignments and business visa applications
Process Work visa requests for US, UK, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific globally by partnering internally within the team and with the attorney’s/vendor partners.
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Review Sponsored Roles: Ensure all meet RQF Level 6 and new salary thresholds
Expedite CoS Issuance: Apply before 22 July 2025 to benefit from transitional arrangements
Audit Salary Offers: Confirm offers meet updated thresholds for new hires and renewals
Update Policies: Align hybrid/remote work policies with sponsor licence obligations
Monitor Transitional Protections: For existing visa holders in lower-skilled roles
Track the Visa / Residence Permit / BRP expiry and initiate the extension timely to ensure the immigration status is maintained Immigration Compliance management
Preparation for Visa interviews: Assist the employees for their visa interview preparation. This will include, providing them company documentation, briefing on visa interview process. Collect the information on interview experience at the consulate. Observe rejection trends and apply learning’s from the trends for future cases.
Research and Networking: As needed by the company research for Immigration processes for new geographies and consular procedures. Design document and implement the processes for new geographies.
Contract Management: Administration of contracts with relocation/Immigration vendor partners and timely renewal of the contracts due to expire following processes defined by the legal team
Stays current with laws, regulations and procedures governing international mobility and immigration.
Vendor Management finding vendors to file work permit and salary processing for employees of Utopia place in overseas locations, working on the cost summary and present to Management.
Managed time and volume-based programs like H-1b, L1 Fresh/Extensions and RFE response within the timelines.
Provide a framework that supports the development of talent deployment models and assignment conditions with the flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of project / contracts throughout the world.
Coordinating with various internal/external agencies for processing work permits (end to end) - Business VISA, B1/Work Permit process/Work Permit Extension - documentation, educating employees for VISA interviews for various countries.
Offered consultation to key stakeholders with data & analysis and addressed escalations
A strategist and implementer with excellent consultative, problem-solving and business partnering skills.
Continuously monitor vendor performance against SLAs and KPIs, generating regular reports to identify areas for improvement.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration - Human Resource
Royal College
01.2005
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Applications
Global Info Solutions
01.2000
Bachelor’s in Commerce - undefined
Osmania University
01.1997
Skills
Immigration & Global Operations
Managing mobility & immigration to implement immigration related policies, programs and practices
UK Immigration & Points-Based System (Skilled Worker, GBM, Scale-Up)
Managing the end-to-end pre-onboarding and onboarding process involves coordinating tasks before and after a new hire’s first day, with responsibilities distributed across HR, managers, and IT