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Geat Yee Foong

Global Mobility (Immigration) Senior Associate
Shah Alam

Summary

I'm an experienced Senior Associate, with over four years of experience in global immigration services, providing tailored immigration solutions for client in various industries. Expert in end-to-end visa or permit management and coordination, ensuring full compliance with immigration regulations, and developing strategies based on client-specific needs. Expert in risk management, optimizing operational efficiency, and building solid client relationships. Ensure smooth immigration processes for all clients.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Global Mobility (Immigration) - Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
04.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrated deep expertise in immigration law and regulations, providing clients with expert guidance on various visa categories, work and residence permits, while ensuring strict compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • Designed and implemented customized immigration solutions to address client-specific challenges while ensuring full compliance with immigration regulations across various industry sectors.
  • Maintain detailed immigration case records and conduct data analysis to identify problems, streamline processes, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of immigration services.
  • Identified potential immigration compliance risks and developed mitigation strategies to minimize operational disruptions and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained strong client relationships by ensuring clear, consistent communication and timely updates on work permit application statuses. Proactively identified and communicated potential risks (if any) to help clients make necessary work arrangement effectively and manage their expectations.
  • Collaborated with cross-country teams to ensure the successful and timely delivery of complex immigration projects
  • Trained and mentored new team members and junior associates, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting their professional growth to achieve key performance goals.

Global Mobility (Immigration) - Intern

Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Conducted targeted research across various country embassies, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.

Education

Bachelor of International Affairs Management - International Law And Diplomacy

Universiti Utara Malaysia
Sintok, Kedah, Malaysia
09.2017 - 07.2021

Skills

In-depth global immigration expertise

Team Leadership and Supervision

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Analytical problem-solving

Reference

Available upon request

Timeline

Global Mobility (Immigration) - Senior Associate

Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
04.2021 - Current

Global Mobility (Immigration) - Intern

Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
10.2020 - 02.2021

Bachelor of International Affairs Management - International Law And Diplomacy

Universiti Utara Malaysia
09.2017 - 07.2021
Geat Yee FoongGlobal Mobility (Immigration) Senior Associate