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ANNALYNDA GENOVE

Sacramento, CA (Willing To Relocate For San Francisco Office)

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Global Mobility & Immigration professional with over 13 years of experience in employment-based immigration law, including Relocation, Global Mobility, and a general understanding of Tax compliance.

I excel at providing strategic insight and operational discipline to lead and evolve complex global immigration programs. As a strategic Senior Global Immigration Business Partner, I am adept at advising Recruiting, Legal, HR, and business stakeholders on viable immigration avenues across the U.S., EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions.

My proven expertise includes designing scalable processes, managing vendor performance, and navigating intricate work visa types (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-2, F-1 STEM OPT) and comprehensive green card strategies (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, NIW, PERM, I-140, and AOS). I am committed to ensuring global compliance, proactively managing risk, optimizing operational efficiency, and delivering an exceptional, seamless immigration experience for global talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

I leverage in-depth data analysis to forecast future needs and inform policy optimization, and am adept at exploring and implementing AI-powered solutions to streamline workflows and improve case accuracy at scale. My experience includes strong U.S. and APAC focus with exposure to EMEA and LatAm regions, aligning directly with OpenAI's needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARTNER, GLOBAL MOBILITY

Randstad USA
02.2023 - Current
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant to employees, candidates, managers, Talent Acquisition, and other key stakeholders, providing providing strategic direction and guidance on viable immigration avenues and global mobility policies across U.S., Canada, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions.
  • Manage day-to-day inquiries for the AMS region (US, Canada, and LATAM), as well as oversee EMEA and APAC regions regarding global immigration policies, actively sharing knowledge through company-wide sessions.
  • Lead the examination and design of global immigration policies to ensure all current policies remain in full compliance with local regulations and jurisdictions.
  • Proactively benchmark market practices and review prevalence reports on mobility benefits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of our current benefit framework for international and domestic permanent relocation/assignments.
  • Run in-depth analysis on global mobility historical data (e.g., case statistics, survey results) to understand regional business growth patterns, project future needs, and identify solutions to optimize existing policies.
  • Drive the enhancement, design, and implementation of scalable immigration processes, collaborating closely with global and regional stakeholders.
  • Partner strategically with immigration service providers to design processes that ensure SLAs are adhered to, deliver a frustration-free end-user experience, and produce compliant solutions.
  • Initiate and manage all assigned cases through the service provider management system, meticulously monitoring current status, next steps, and deadlines to deliver a high-quality end-user experience.
  • Drive key internal immigration programs/projects including: H-1B Cap initiatives, Internal Education, Template Design, and escalation protocols.

Global Mobility and Immigration Specialist

Magnit Global (formerly Known as PRO Unlimited, Inc.)
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Served as the primary point of contact for managers, employees, talent acquisition, and HR Business Partners, offering direction and guidance on viable immigration avenues for employment.
  • Analyzed existing processes and policies, recommending improvements to ensure a best-in-class experience for our employees.
  • Created and delivered comprehensive training materials and sessions to educate foreign nationals, managers, HR Business Partners, talent acquisition, and business leaders on immigration visas, regulations, and policies.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and high-quality support.
  • Determined when escalations require legal review and otherwise provide direct guidance to employees and manage complex issues efficiently.
  • Collaborated closely with outside Legal Counsel on all immigration cases to ensure timely processing, effective relationship management, coordinate invoicing and billing, and provide feedback to managers.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration visas, regulations, and permanent residency processes (e.g., L-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, EB-2, EB-3, F-1, PERM), expertly reviewing case facts to determine optimal filing types.

Senior Immigration Case Manager

Wilner & O'Reilly | Immigration Lawyers
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • Served as a primary point of contact, facilitating communication between the Managing Attorney, high-level clients, foreign nationals, and government entities.
  • Accountable for independently handling a high volume of employment-based immigration casework in a fast-paced environment.
  • Led the preparation of a wide range of employment-based immigration petitions with minimal supervision, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-2, F-1, B-1, PERM, I-140, and AOS.
  • Managed intakes, contracts, discovery interviews, consular processing, and preparatory Adjustment of Status (AOS) interviews.
  • Drafted comprehensive company support letters, motions, and robust responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
  • Proactively monitored deadlines by running monthly reports and prioritize caseloads weekly to ensure all client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are met.
  • Oversaw and monitored the firm's immigration case management database, INSZoom, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Immigration Law Group, LLP
07.2015 - 01.2018
  • Supervised and mentored legal staff, overseeing all aspects of preparing and filing a wide range of non-immigrant and immigrant petitions (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, L-1, H1-B, O-1, TN, EB-2, EB-3, PERM).
  • Managed team workflow and monitored deadlines by running monthly reports, ensuring consistent achievement of client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Served as the primary point of contact for foreign nationals, corporate clients, and government agencies, providing timely and accurate case-related information.
  • Engaged in monthly management meetings with Attorneys and Senior Staff to discuss process and policy updates, actively recommending improvements for corporate clients.
  • Coordinated and led staff training and professional development initiatives, ensuring the legal team was updated on the latest USCIS policies and procedures.
  • Oversaw administrative tasks such as processing timecards, PTO and sick time approvals, and conducted annual performance reviews for legal staff.
  • Monitored and maintained the firm's immigration case management database, INSZoom, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency.

SENIOR IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST

Beta Soft Systems
02.2014 - 06.2015
  • Managed and developed comprehensive immigration and contractor policies, ensuring all processes strictly complied with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborated closely with internal HR and Legal teams to streamline the onboarding and transition of employees, including immigration, payroll, benefits setup, and relocation assistance.
  • Initiated cases and partnered directly with outside Legal Counsel on all immigration cases to ensure timely processing, effective relationship management, accurate invoicing, and providing feedback to managers.
  • Coordinated staff training and professional development, leading team meetings to ensure legal staff was updated on the latest Global Mobility policies and procedures.
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration visas and permanent residency processes, expertly reviewing case facts to determine optimal filing types.
  • Oversaw and monitored the company's immigration case management database, INSZoom, ensuring data integrity and system efficiency.

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Jackson & Hertogs, LLP
03.2012 - 02.2014
  • Acted as a primary liaison between the Managing Attorney, high-level clients, foreign nationals, and government entities, ensuring clear communication and efficient case flow.
  • Accountable for independently handling a high volume of employment-based immigration cases in a dynamic legal environment.
  • Prepared and filed a broad spectrum of employment-based immigration petitions from start to finish with minimal assistance (H1B, L1, TN, O1, E2, F1, PERM, I-140, AOS, N-400).
  • Drafted company support letters and robust responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs).
  • Updated and monitored the firm's immigration case management database, LawLogix, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

New Era University
Quezon City, Philippines
01-1998

Skills

  • Immigration Law & Policy
  • Vendor Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Program Management
  • Data Analysis & Forecasting, Budgeting & Spend Analysis
  • Case Management
  • Technical Proficiency: Workplace, Service Now, INSZoom , LawLogix, Co-Pilot, Gemini, Chat GPT

Timeline

SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARTNER, GLOBAL MOBILITY

Randstad USA
02.2023 - Current

Global Mobility and Immigration Specialist

Magnit Global (formerly Known as PRO Unlimited, Inc.)
08.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Immigration Case Manager

Wilner & O'Reilly | Immigration Lawyers
04.2018 - 07.2019

SENIOR IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Immigration Law Group, LLP
07.2015 - 01.2018

SENIOR IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST

Beta Soft Systems
02.2014 - 06.2015

IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL

Jackson & Hertogs, LLP
03.2012 - 02.2014

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

New Era University