Rayaheen Raad

Associate, Social Security, Residency

Rayaheen is an associate specializing in social security compliance, work permits, visas, and residency matters, with hands-on experience supporting both corporate clients and individual expatriates navigating Iraq’s regulatory landscape. Her work focuses on simplifying complex administrative procedures and ensuring clients remain compliant with fast-changing labor and immigration requirements.

She advises employers on managing foreign workforce obligations, preparing documentation for residency applications, and coordinating with governmental entities responsible for labor, social security, and immigration. Her approach is detail-oriented, practical, and aligned with the operational needs of companies employing expatriates across Iraq.

Main Experience

Manage full work-permit and residency processes for foreign employees, including file preparation, approvals, renewals, and compliance with Iraqi immigration regulations.

Advise companies on social security registration, contribution requirements, and compliance checks for both local and foreign staff.

Prepare documentation and coordinating with the Residency Directorate and Labor Departments on behalf of multinational clients.

Assist corporate clients in resolving issues related to expired visas, overstays, and irregular residency status.

Support HR teams in developing internal workflows that ensure timely renewals, accurate filings, and full compliance with labor and immigration standards.