Overview
Krystal Alanis is a Partner at Reddy & Neumann, P.C. and manages the firm’s PERM Labor Certification Department, where she oversees all EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card matters. Krystal has guided clients from a variety of industries through the maze of the PERM Labor certification process and has handled thousands of PERM applications throughout her career with Reddy & Neumann. With over 10 years of immigration experience, Krystal is able to assist her clients with confidence and recognize any potential pitfalls that may arise.
Krystal also guides employers and individuals through the I-140 and Adjustment of Status process, and assists clients with temporary work visa petitions (e.g., H-1B, TN, L-1, E-2). Further, she oversees the firm’s I-9 compliance team where she advises employers regarding Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification requirements and conducts internal audits of a company’s I-9 records, processes, and procedures. Additionally, Krystal represents clients in Form I-9 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) inspections (Notice of Inspection). Krystal successfully settled a claim with ICE over Form I-9 substantive paperwork violations that led to an 88% reduction in civil fines for her client.
Krystal has hosted multiple educational webinars regarding the Employment-Based Green Card process, PERM Labor Certification, I-9 compliance for HR Professionals, and OPT/STEM OPT compliance for F-1 students and employers. Krystal has also been a speaker at the University of Houston – Central, and the University of Houston – Clear Lake where she discussed the variety of immigration-related options available to F-1 international students beyond graduation.
Working in this field has allowed Krystal to understand the struggle and frustration of those going through the immigration process, whether it be a corporate employer or an individual. She has come across many great and inspiring people and has learned from their stories. Through these experiences, Krystal understands that each case is unique. Her aim is to guide you through the immigration process efficiently, yet effectively by defining a plan of action and confronting any potential obstacles immediately and decisively.
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Accomplishments & Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- HR Houston