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Alex is the Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Pittsburgh office, focusing on employment-based immigration, including securing temporary and permanent visas, family-based immigration, naturalization and addressing compliance matters.

His career includes invaluable experience with the U.S. Department of Justice and extensive international work, giving him a unique, global perspective on immigration law.

Alex’s hands-on approach is shaped by his firsthand understanding of the challenges individuals and businesses face when crossing borders. His practice spans a wide range of services, including non-immigrant and immigrant visa strategies, labor certification (PERM), EB-1 visas and tailored solutions for healthcare professionals, artists, athletes and entertainers. He has particular experience in navigating complex issues like 212(e) waivers for physicians, I-9 and H-1B employer compliance, along with Social Security and driver’s license assistance for immigrants.

Alex is a trusted advisor to businesses across industries such as healthcare, life sciences, IT, education and manufacturing. He develops forward-thinking immigration strategies to help clients achieve their workforce and compliance goals.

Alex is an Instructor at Duquesne University Law School and Duquesne University Paralegal Institute.

Alex is a trusted advisor to businesses across industries such as healthcare, life sciences, IT, education and manufacturing. He develops forward-thinking immigration strategies to help clients achieve their workforce and compliance goals.

Alex is an Instructor at Duquesne University Law School and Duquesne University Paralegal Institute.

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2002
  • University of Richmond, B.A., 1996

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named a “Recognized Lawyer” by The Legal 500 for Labor and Employment - Immigration, 2023

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Publications and lectures

Co-author, “Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Employers.” Pittsburgh Business Times, 15 August 2025.

Quoted, “Everything you need to know about immigrant work visas under the Trump administration.” Technical.ly, 24 March 2025.

Co-presenter, "Immigration Issues and Projections for 2025." Fielding Legal Challenges: Navigating Labor and Employment Trends, Non-Competes, and Immigration Compliance, 29 October 2024.

Co-author, "H-1B visa registration insight." Hotel Business, 31 May 2023.

Alexander’s insights

August 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s EmployersRead more

March 24, 2025 | Media mentions

Technical.ly: Everything You Need to Know About Immigrant Work Visas Under the Trump AdministrationRead more

February 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Fragomen opens downtown office, hires 6 attorneys from Pittsburgh's 4th-biggest law firmRead more
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August 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s EmployersRead more

March 24, 2025 | Media mentions

Technical.ly: Everything You Need to Know About Immigrant Work Visas Under the Trump AdministrationRead more

February 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Fragomen opens downtown office, hires 6 attorneys from Pittsburgh's 4th-biggest law firmRead more
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August 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s EmployersRead more

March 24, 2025 | Media mentions

Technical.ly: Everything You Need to Know About Immigrant Work Visas Under the Trump AdministrationRead more

February 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Fragomen opens downtown office, hires 6 attorneys from Pittsburgh's 4th-biggest law firmRead more
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Pittsburgh PA 15222

United States

Alexander’s insights

August 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s EmployersRead more

March 24, 2025 | Media mentions

Technical.ly: Everything You Need to Know About Immigrant Work Visas Under the Trump AdministrationRead more

February 11, 2025 | Media mentions

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Pittsburgh PA 15222

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Alexander’s insights

August 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s EmployersRead more

March 24, 2025 | Media mentions

Technical.ly: Everything You Need to Know About Immigrant Work Visas Under the Trump AdministrationRead more

February 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Fragomen opens downtown office, hires 6 attorneys from Pittsburgh's 4th-biggest law firmRead more
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Pittsburgh, PA

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1 PPG Place, Suite 3100

Pittsburgh PA 15222

United States

Alexander’s insights

August 18, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s EmployersRead more

March 24, 2025 | Media mentions

Technical.ly: Everything You Need to Know About Immigrant Work Visas Under the Trump AdministrationRead more

February 11, 2025 | Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Fragomen opens downtown office, hires 6 attorneys from Pittsburgh's 4th-biggest law firmRead more
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Senior Manager Kinka Tonchev and Paralegal Emily Whalley discuss how upcoming UK visa changes will affect skilled worker dependants and reshape tech sector mobility.

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Associate Matthew Smith discusses how professionals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts and performing arts can bypass the PERM process by leveraging Schedule A, Group II for a streamlined green card application.

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Sports Lawyers Association: Sport Shorts Episode 115 With Partner Dan Schwarz

Partner Dan Schwarz discusses how proactive immigration planning helps athletes, teams and universities navigate complex US policies.

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