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Fragomen was awarded the highest possible rank for the 10th year in a row in Chambers USA.
The firm’s nationwide practice has been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers since 2014. In addition to this honor, Chambers ranked the firm in 10 states—eight of which were awarded Band 1.
The publication noted that the firm's knowledge level and global presence "allows its lawyers to provide support with the most unusual, complex cases," commending its extensive presence in the market of business immigration services. The firm was also praised for being “well placed to advise on compliance strategy and enforcement defense, as well as policy development and global immigration program management.”
Chambers USA recognized an impressive 42 Fragomen lawyers this year, including:
- Emily Allen (California)
- Carmita Alonso (New York)
- Sapna Annicelli (Massachusetts)
- Isha Atassi (New York)
- Aaron Blumberg (Massachusetts)
- Molly Carey (Massachusetts)
- Bo Cooper (District of Columbia and Nationwide)
- Christian Dallman (Michigan)
- Pamela Debias (Michigan)
- David Duong (Texas)
- Chad Ellsworth (California)
- Haseena Enu (Texas)
- Jennifer Estrella (Florida)
- Scott FitzGerald (Massachusetts)
- Austin T. Fragomen Jr. (New York and Nationwide)
- Ryan Freel (Texas)
- Chelsea Germak (New Jersey)
- Ana Gonzalez (Florida)
- Enrique Gonzalez (Florida)
- Andrew Greenfield (District of Columbia)
- David Grunblatt (New York)
- Oishika Gupta (Illinois)
- Carl Hampe (District of Columbia)
- Michael Harris (Michigan)
- Janora Hawkins (Georgia)
- Michelle Jacobson (Illinois)
- Lance Kaplan (New Jersey)
- Parisa Karaahmet (New York)
- Catherine Macris (Massachusetts)
- Blake Miller (California)
- Kevin Miner (Georgia)
- Timothy Nelson (New Jersey)
- Sarah Peterson (Minnesota)
- Daniel Pierce (District of Columbia)
- C William Ralston (New Jersey)
- Gwen Robosson (New Jersey)
- Rahul Shah (New Jersey)
- Kyle Sherman (Georgia)
- Kristi Taylor (Texas)
- Paige Taylor (Texas)
- Mitchell Wexler (California)
- Karen Winarsky (Georgia)
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Media mentions
Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how the EU's extension of temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens through 2028 will affect employers in Poland.
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Fragomen’s "Immigration Guide for the UK Tech Sector" introduces visa options available for those working and recruiting in the tech sector.
Blog post
Center for Strategy and Applied Insights Senior Director Leah Rogal examines how employers can use the J-1 Research Scholar visa to retain eligible global research talent, support long-term research initiatives and strengthen workforce and immigration planning.
Blog post
In this blog, Middle East and Africa Private Client Practice Director Nofi Mojidi-Bayna explores how evolving residency frameworks across the region are reshaping long-term mobility planning and examines the three global forces transforming immigration strategy for businesses, investors and internationally mobile families.
Blog post
In this blog, Associate Halil Kaya outlines the UK Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for Scale Ups, including eligibility requirements, available funding and key considerations for high-growth businesses recruiting international talent.
Media mentions
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Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler outlines the key compliance considerations for employers with employees working across the EU.
Podcast
Associates Julia Manacher and Stephanie Weaver examine immigration issues emerging in a popular reality television series, including K-1 visa denials, consular non-reviewability, fraud findings and changing adjudication policies.



