Lindsay Brunson

• Lead PERM case reviewer for a Fortune 100 Technology Company client. Conduct comprehensive case reviews including review of the client database, documents, attorney notes, and 9089 to ensure case accuracy.
• Perform 1st reviews, complex case reviews, and secondary reviews for junior case managers and new law clerks.
• Identify potential case issues and concerns and proactively liaise with case managers and attorneys to address questions and resolve issues.
• Make final edits in FLAG and file 9089.
• Train and share best practices/expertise with law clerks and case managers on document and 9089 review.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing Recruitment- Notice of Filings, Job Orders, Sunday & Weekday Newspaper/Business Journals, ERP, Online job search engine.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and submitting prevailing wage requests.
• Complete internal audit of client applicant review. Participate in weekly meeting and best practices training.
• Draft, review, and compile PERM Audit responses.
• Drafted, reviewed, and compiled response and exhibits for 17 Supervised recruitment cases in 2021.
• Worked closely with lead attorney to create training and review documents for May 2023 FLAG PERM release. Continue to apply critical eye to processes and template language to streamline and meet changing guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of immigration laws and policies (NIV, PERM, I-140, AOS) by attending professional development opportunities and training sessions.
• Create and maintain team processes to drive continuous improvement in day-to-day process in an effort to reduce redundancies, minimize touches per case, and increase technology use during case preparation.
• Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines and maintain client satisfaction.

• Directly worked with the office senior partner to create and manage a streamlined and billable immigration impact analysis for sponsored employees changing positions, locations, and/or legal entities.
• Required a strong working knowledge of NIV, PERM, I-140/EB-1, and AOS.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized immigration consultation and guidance.
• Illustrated green card and NIV processes and managed communication channels to provide a high level of service and consultation to immigration inquiries.
• Advised sponsored employees and managers on immigration impacts with thorough assessments of their unique situations.
• In consultation with senior partner, developed tailored strategies for complex cases, increasing the chances of successful outcomes.
• Alerted NIV, PERM, I-140, EB-1, and AOS teams of required updates
• Updated internal system with detailed records of each case handled
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of immigration laws and policies to provide accurate information to clients.

• Beginning in 2009, worked as part of a 3 person team (Sr. Partner, Sr. Associate, and myself) to overhaul a Fortune 100 Tech Company client's PERM process after a period of non-filing.
• Authored 86 page Process and Guidelines Policy Guide that still serves as the basic framework of the current 2024 process (updated as guidance and technology have advanced).
• Continuously engaged directly with the client's Immigration Director
• Created a survey to be sent to each sponsored employee to collect case data. An updated version of this survey continues to be used today.
• Managed the initial 2 PERM cycles from beginning to end. This included determining cases to be included in the round. Drafting and placing recruitment, and monitoring job/location changes and determining impact. Closely tracked deadlines.
• Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency, organized and updated case files regularly.
• 2008-2009 managed all incoming new hires for Fortune 100 company client. This included the foreign national offer justification process, I-9 management and reviews, E-Verify, and F-1 CPT/OPT monitoring and updating. Worked on H-1B cap filings.

Previously: Littler Mendelson Bacon & Dear, PLLC.

Previously: Bacon & Dear

• Managed and Executed I-9 Process for Fortune 100 Company Client including the implementation of E-Verify.
• Spearheaded innovative solutions for addressing common obstacles faced by the client during I-9 completion and document collection.
• Audited I-9 forms and documents while working directly with the client to correct errors.
• Worked actively in the E-Verify system.
• Monitored and Notified client's employees of expiring documents and maintained all records. Notified client when a temporary suspension was needed when expiring work authorization occurred. Managed a high volume of both new hire and reverification I-9's simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Trained new client I-9 coordinators
• Worked on ICE I-9 audits for multiple clients
• Conducted a "Foreign National Offer Justification" process for prospective employees. Performed a review of current immigration status and worked with an NIV associate to perform an assessment of future immigration path
• Floated as needed between NIV and AOS teams to assist with case volume. Drafted, reviewed, updated systems, billed client, etc.
• Maintained Public Access files to facilitate compliance, documentation and execution of immigration policies and procedures.