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Amer Riaz
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- English
- Punjabi
- Urdu
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Amer is an Associate at Fragomen's Toronto office and a member of the firm’s U.S. Consular practice, where he provides comprehensive immigration solutions to both individuals and multinational corporations on navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration matters, ensuring compliance and providing strategic planning for workforce mobility. He has experience managing both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, including O-1 and L-1 petitions, for employees in various roles ranging from executives to specialized professionals.
Prior joining to Fragomen, Amer worked as a U.S. business immigration caseworker at a leading law firm where he assisted a diverse range of multinational clients across various industries, including chemicals, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, automotive, gaming, medical, engineering, consulting, energy and information technology. His experience includes managing a wide array of employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, from initial filings to successful adjudication, enabling clients to navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law with confidence and efficiency.
Amer speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu.
Education
- University of London, LL.B., 2018
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Admissions
Bar Admissions: Pakistan, California
Experience
Guided a global pharmaceutical client through a complex visa process for key personnel, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
Developed global mobility strategies for a range of leading companies facilitating the mobility of employees across U.S. operations.
Assisted in securing L-1 visas for senior executives and provided immigration compliance solutions for technology sector clients, ensuring smooth operations in their workforce while adhering to the evolving U.S. immigration regulations.
