Partner, LEX PURSUITS

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

LEX PURSUITS, Advocates

Partner

At Mu Sigma, working under the direction of Local Director/s and Senior Management, I am responsible for Global Immigration filings and Immigration Compliance for the company. Role requires involvement in strategic planning and execution of resource placement; advising on Immigration Rules and Regulations for U.S. and Rest of World (ROW) filings; maintaining strategic network of vendor partners across globe; secondment arrangements; and successful handling of Audits by immigration authorities globally. SME and highest authority at Mu Sigma for Immigration laws (U.S. – Green Card, PERM, H-1B, L-1’s; U.K. – Tier 2 (ICT); Australia – 457). Member of the Anti Sexual Harassment Committee in India. Successfully responded to Audits, worked on securing and retaining Immigration- Business Sponsorship across Globe and ensured adherence to legal compliance issues.

Mu Sigma Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Apprentice Leader - Immigration Function Head

Responsible for Key Account Relationship and Business Development. Clients included Tier 1 U.S. Law firms and end clients amongst Big Four Top Audit Company.

Exigent Group Limited (earlier Manthan Legal)

Associate Vice President - (Client Services)

As a Managing Consultant responsible for Indian Immigration Filings for Fortune 500 clients, ensured adherence to FCPA audits. Interaction with Indian Immigration Authorities including MHA and MEA, New Delhi.

Emigra, India

Managing Consultant

Worked on Projects on American Land Title Association Surveys, Drafting on US Court Filings, Deposition summary etc. Drafting of US Immigration Petitions.

Manthan Legal

Senior Lawyer

Experience in Litigation Management (Independent Practice) at various Trail Courts and High Court at Bengaluru Karnataka, India. Drafting various Agreements and Deeds, Contract Life Cycle Management and Legal Opinions to Banks.

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