Overview
Krystal Alanis is a Partner at Reddy Neumann Brown PC and manages the firm’s PERM Labor Certification Department, where she oversees all EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green card matters. Krystal guides 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 Brown PC. 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). With over 12 years of immigration experience, Krystal is able to advise her clients with confidence and recognize any potential pitfalls that may arise.
Further, Krystal 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 been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2012. She currently serves as the AILA Houston Section Co-Chair and was selected to serve on the 2024 AILA Fall Conference PERM Track Committee. She was also a panelist at the AILA Texas Chapter Spring Conference (2022) where she discussed I-140 issues (Documenting I-140 Ability-to-Pay When Times Are Hard). 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 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.
Additionally, Krystal was featured in a Forbes interview, where she discussed the PERM Labor Certification program and the challenges high-skilled immigrants and employers face in light of the unprecedented delays that have plagued the PERM program for years. She was also quoted in Bloomberg Law, where she provided insight into the effects of tech layoffs on the employment-based green card process for H-1B visa holders.
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.
Guide to PERM Labor Certification: Common Questions Answered
June 2024 PERM Processing Times & Key Takeaways from the DOL Open Forum
Navigating the Complexities of Including a Foreign Language Requirement in PERM Applications
Options for Nonimmigrant Workers as Widespread Layoffs Continue
What is an H-1B Cap-Exempt Employer? Exploring Requirements, Considerations & Benefits
DOL Provides Updated PERM Processing Times as of February 29, 2024
I-9 Compliance Refresh: Preparing Your Company for the New Year
Latest Updates on PERM Processing Times: Insights into Delays & Expectations
Navigating PERM Processing Times: Updates and Strategies to Minimize Delays
Webinar: I-9 Updates Explained: Employers’ Guide to Recent Changes and Compliance
Simplifying I-9 Verification: DHS Announces Permanent Remote Inspection Option for Employers
Are You Ready? Steps Employers Must Take to Update I-9s That Were Completed Remotely
Understanding Concurrent H-1B Employment: Working for Multiple Employers at the Same Time
PERM Processing Times: How Long Does it Take and Tips to Avoid Further Delays
Long Wait Continues: DOL Issues Updated PERM Processing Times
Impacted by Big Tech Layoffs? Know Your Options: Nonimmigrant Workers & Termination of Employment
Tips for Employers Starting the PERM Labor Certification Process
Qualifying for EB-2 Without an Advanced Degree: Employees with Exceptional Ability
Employer’s Discriminatory I-9 Software Leads to $84,832 Civil Penalty
Employers Should Strongly Consider Conducting Regular I-9 Internal Audits
May Webinar: Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery? Options and Strategies for your Employees
Minimize Your Risk of PERM Audits by Recognizing These Audit Triggers
DOL Announces Steps to Update Prevailing Wage Data in Compliance with Court Orders
Federal Judge Sets Aside DOL Wage Rule and DHS H-1B Eligibility Rule
Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility for Employers Operating Remotely Extended Until December 31st
ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility for Employers Operating Remotely Due to COVID-19
Working for Multiple H-1B Employers Possible Through Concurrent H-1B Employment
Trump Signs Executive Order Suspending Entry of Immigrants into the United States
UPDATE: Multiple Immigration Related Announcements Made in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
What to Expect During a STEM OPT Site Visit – A Firsthand Look by Reddy & Neumann Attorneys
Accomplishments & Memberships
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
- Currently serves as the AILA Houston Section Co-Chair
- 2024 AILA Fall Conference PERM Track Committee Member
- HR Houston