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L Almeida

@lalmeida

Senior compliance professional specializing in U.S. EB3 immigration documentation and end-to-end case auditing.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a compliance-focused role where I can lead end-to-end immigration/visa documentation audits, manage complex workflows, and support applicants with transparent, high-engagement communication and accurate case coordination.

I’m a highly organized, detail-oriented compliance and administration professional with over 15 years of experience across legal compliance, medical practice administration, and financial roles. I bring a strong ability to manage complex workflows, stay compliant under pressure, and deliver clear updates that keep clients moving forward.

As a Compliance Coordinator with VISA SOLUTIONS USA, I lead monthly Q&A sessions and provide strategic updates for program applicants. I manage end-to-end documentation auditing to ensure files meet rigorous legal standards before consulate interviews and travel, including NVC (National Visa Center) communications and pre-consulate preparation.

I also serve as the primary point of contact for applicant queries via digital channels, ensuring high engagement and transparency. In addition, I oversee internal recruitment pre-screening, provide management reports on applicant progress, and coordinate communication with the JHB Consulate and various EU and South American consulates.

Previously, I supported immigration processing as a Legal Assistant by capturing complex Immigrant Visa Application Questionnaires on the CEAC website with 100% accuracy and maintaining comprehensive digital and physical applicant files. Earlier in my career, I ran medical billing and debt collection operations as a Practice Administrator / Debtors—handling compliance for external debt collectors—and strengthened my reliability through roles managing debt administration, bank reconciliations, and export/account support.

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Education

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SA School of Paralegal Studies

Senior Paralegal Diploma (NQF 5), Paralegal Studies

Completed a Senior Paralegal Diploma (NQF 5) with a focus on civil litigation, debt collecting, business law, and wills & estates.

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University of the Witwatersrand

Project Management (NQF 6), Project Management

Completed a Project Management qualification (NQF 6) at the University of the Witwatersrand.

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Steelcrest High School

Matric Certificate

Earned a Matric certificate from Steelcrest High School.

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