Hanumanth Podapati
US HR & Immigration Lead
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Hyderabad, HyderabadMember since October 7, 2025
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About
- Having 8+ years of experience in US immigration, HR, Contracts and Accounts.
- Responsible for processing non-immigrant and immigrant visas, renewals and applications for F1 students and H1B, L-1A/L-1B employees into the US.
- Highly knowledgeable in US immigration rules and regulations. Experienced in working with USCIS, DOL and DHS. Skilled in preparing immigrant/non-immigrant visa petitions including but not limited to temporary/permanent employment visas.
- Strong experience on filing all kind of H1B, L-1A/L-1B and I-140 in-house petition.
- Preparing and filing petitions/applications for clients from different background and cultures.
- Strong experience on ADP application to run payroll and maintain, review tax reports.
- Experience on QuickBooks application to create payroll records and Invoices.
Experience
- H-1B Petition Preparation:
- Public Access File (PAF) Management:
- H-1B RFE Management:
- L-1A/L-1B Petition Preparation:
- Immigrant Visa (Green Card) Process:
- Consultant and Client Communication:
- Employee Data and Documentation Management:
- C2C Vendor and W2 Employee Onboarding:
- Staffing and Payroll Management:
- Tools and Applications: Conrep, Ceipal, Outlook, E-Verify, USCIS Online, Flag.Gov, Imagility, QuickBooks, ADP
- End-to-end experience in preparing and filing all types of H-1B petitions, including amendments, extensions, transfers, and new employment.
- Responsible for filing Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) based on consultant work locations and determining wages based on job titles.
- Ensure accurate filing of USCIS forms such as I-129, I-907, I-539(for H4), I-765, (for H4-EAD)
- Draft cover letters, support letters, client/vendor letters, and any necessary documentation for H-1B petitions.
- Maintain and manage Public Access Files (PAF) for H-1B petitions, ensuring they are complete and compliant with legal requirements.
- Work on preparing responses to H-1B RFEs (Requests for Evidence) based on notices received from USCIS.
- Strong experience in addressing RFEs related to Specialty Occupation, Maintenance of Status, right to Control, and Employee-Employer relationships.
- Draft and prepare L-1A (executive/manager) and L-1B (specialized knowledge) petitions.
- Coordinate with employers and employees to gather necessary documentation, including organizational charts, financial statements, job descriptions, resumes, and more.
- Collect and verify supporting evidence, such as proof of company operations, ownership structure, and employee qualifications.
- Draft petitioner support letters that outline the employee's qualifications and job duties, key to demonstrating eligibility for the L-1 visa.
- Strong experience with the complete Green Card filing process, including preparation of job descriptions and filing the Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) under EB2 and EB3 categories.
- Assist in the ad posting and recruitment processes for PERM applications.
- Handle PERM (ETA-9089) filings with the Department of Labor.
- Prepare and manage end-to-end I-140 petition filing, including form preparation, cover letter drafting, and document review based on beneficiary questionnaires.
- Interact with consultants and clients via Outlook and calls, addressing queries and providing timely responses.
- Prepare consulate and employment letters for H-1B stamping, guide beneficiaries through the DS-160 form, and assist with dropbox stamping procedures.
- Maintain accurate employee data using tools like Google Spreadsheets and Ceipal software.
- Manage C2C vendor and W2 employee onboarding, reviewing MSA (Master Service Agreements) and Purchase Orders (PO).
- Handle staffing account organization, including timesheets, payroll, and invoicing for consultants.
- Maintain and track consultant balance sheets to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Education
- I have done B. Tech in EEE from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada completed in the year 2016.
