Marcelle Pizzo

Results-driven US Immigration and case management professional with over 8 years of experience managing complex, deadline-sensitive workflows and stringent regulatory requirements. Proven track record of spearheading administrative coordination, meticulous document management, and milestone tracking in high-stakes, fast-paced environments. Adept at bridging cross-functional teams, communicating with diverse stakeholders, and maintaining impeccable accuracy when handling highly sensitive data.

Senior Business Immigration Consultant - Fragomen - San Francisco, CA

(2026-01)

• Managed end-to-end employment-based immigration processes, ensuring compliance with USCIS, Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of State regulations.
• Coordinated the complete sponsorship process for U.S. employers hiring foreign professionals.
• Prepared, reviewed, and managed complex employment-based petitions, including: TN Visa (USMCA Professionals), L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executives and Managers, EB-1C Multinational Executive and Manager Immigrant Petitions, PERM Labor Certification cases, Employment-Based Adjustment of Status (Form I-485)
• Managed PERM cases from prevailing wage determination through recruitment, ETA Form 9089 filing, I-140 petition preparation, and adjustment of status.
• Prepared and reviewed supporting documentation, employer letters, legal exhibits, corporate organizational charts, financial documentation, and evidence packages.
• Worked directly with employers, HR departments, executives, foreign national employees, and attorneys to develop immigration strategies and ensure timely case progression.
• Monitored immigration deadlines, maintained case status, and ensured full compliance with federal immigration regulations.
• Identified potential legal or procedural issues and collaborated with attorneys to develop effective case strategies.
• Provided regular case updates and exceptional client service throughout the immigration process.
• Managed marriage-based immigration cases from intake through final adjudication.
• Prepared and filed Form I-130, Form I-485, Form I-765, Form I-131, and all supporting documentation.
• Coordinated evidence collection, affidavit of support documentation, civil documents, and USCIS interview preparation.
• Guided clients throughout the adjustment of status process until permanent residence approval.
• Maintained consistent communication with clients, attorneys, and government agencies to ensure efficient case management.

Senior Immigration Paralegal - Andrade Law Firm, PA - Orlando, FL

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Lead administrative coordination and operational tracking for complex, compliance-driven cases, managing all stages of planning and delivery.
• Produce and maintain critical legal documentation, ensuring strict compliance with stringent federal regulations and agency standards.
• Track milestones, risks, and operational dependencies to determine eligibility and optimal timing for high-priority submissions.
• Manage meeting cadences and stakeholder coordination, conducting strategic meetings with internal teams and external partners to communicate timelines, requirements, and project readiness.
• Execute day-to-day administrative needs, including the development of tracking documents, reports, and evidence analysis for strict agency deadlines.
• Provide flexible support and direct communication across functional areas, ensuring clear case transparency and operational excellence.
• Assist with procurement of financial documentation, legal records, and compliance data to support large-scale submissions.

Immigration Specialist - Visalex - Orlando, FL

(2021-01 - 2024-12)

• Supported the planning and delivery of full-cycle compliance operations, tracking deliverables across multiple stakeholders from initiation to completion.
• Managed complex schedules and monitored critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment, ensuring all necessary operational actions were executed accurately and on time.
• Led document management initiatives, maintaining organized file structures and accurate records within collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint/internal databases) for easy access and retrieval.
• Conducted periodic quality checks to verify the accuracy and completeness of documents, ensuring strict alignment with external agency guidelines and standards.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with attorneys and external partners to finalize tracking documents, reports, and comprehensive submissions.

Legal Assistant - Andrade Law Firm, PA - Orlando, FL

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Provided day-to-day administrative support for legal operations, assisting in the preparation and filing of key compliance and immigration documentation.
• Communicated with internal and external partners to allocate resources, address concerns, and coordinate logistics for gathering supporting documents.
• Executed critical administrative duties including maintaining databases, managing calendars, arranging cross-functional meetings, and managing office resources.
• Drafted presentations, letters, and supplementary forms for federal agencies, ensuring accurate representation of operational data.

Master - Brazilian Tax Law - EMERJ - RJ (2015-02)

Bachelor - Legal Studies - UCAM - Universidade Candido Mendes (2009-08)