Elizabeth Edgar
About Elizabeth Edgar
Elizabeth Edgar is an Immigration Specialist at Thoughtworks in Chicago, IL, where she has worked since 2019. She drafts technical job descriptions and petitions for U.S. and Canadian immigration processes and collaborates with various teams to manage foreign employee hiring.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Elizabeth Edgar has served as an Immigration Specialist at ThoughtWorks since 2019 in Chicago, IL. In her role, she drafts and compiles technical job descriptions and petitions for U.S. and Canadian immigration processes. She prepares and files various work authorization and visa applications, including E-3, H-1B, L-1, and TN visas. Elizabeth collaborates with ThoughtWorks' global offices to assist with visa applications and immigration queries. She works closely with multiple teams, including Staffing, Mobility, Recruiting, and People Teams, to manage foreign employee hiring and visa appointments.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Edgar holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Politics & Human Rights from American University, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, completing her degree between 2002 and 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in immigration processes and policies.
Background
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Elizabeth Edgar gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a COO Intern at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute for four months in 2006. From 2008 to 2012, she served as a Tour Guide at Bike and Roll Washington DC. She then worked at Hogan Lovells as a Paralegal from 2011 to 2013. Elizabeth held two positions at the University of Illinois at Chicago, first as an International Services Coordinator from 2013 to 2017, and later as Assistant Director from 2017 to 2019.
Achievements
In her current role, Elizabeth Edgar is involved in preparing and filing green card applications, including Labor Certifications and EB-1 Multinational Manager Petitions. Her work contributes significantly to the immigration processes at ThoughtWorks, ensuring compliance and facilitating the hiring of foreign employees.