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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.

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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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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

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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

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Pittsburgh Business Times: Fragomen opens downtown office, hires 6 attorneys from Pittsburgh's 4th-biggest law firmRead more
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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 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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Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

Senior Manager Ana Bessa Santos outlines Switzerland’s 2026 immigration quotas and what employers should expect across non-EU/EFTA, EU/EFTA and UK permit categories.

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UAE Updates Residency Rules to Support Residents Following Marital Status Changes

Manager Ruaida Hussein outlines the UAE’s updated residency rules introducing a one-year residence permit for eligible individuals following divorce or the death of a spouse

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USCIS Lowers EB-5 Filing Fees After Court Ruling

Partner Rahul Soni outlines USCIS’ decision to reduce EB-5 filing fees following a federal court ruling that invalidates the agency’s 2024 fee increases.

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Construction Management: Illegal Working in Construction: Expanding Right to Work Checks

Manager Clara Gautrais and Immigration Paralegal Sean Pearce highlight how the UK government’s consultation on expanding right to work checks could affect construction employers.

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China Managing Partner Becky Xia Named Among the "Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025" by Forbes China

China Managing Partner Becky Xia is named among the “Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025” by Forbes China for her leadership in immigration law and contributions to global mobility.

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Fragomen Recognised on The Times’ 2026 Best Law Firms List

Fragomen is featured on The Times’ 2026 Best Law Firms list in the category of immigration.

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Foreign Birth Registration: How to Claim Irish Citizenship Through Ancestry in 2025

Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives explains the 2025 process for claiming Irish citizenship through ancestry and key considerations for foreign birth registration.

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Fragomen Named Among Top Firms on Law360 Pulse's 2025 Social Impact Leaders List

Fragomen is recognized on Law360 Pulse's 2025 Social Impact Leaders list.

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Partner F. Joseph Paldino Honored with the 2025 Utah State Bar Paul Moxley Outstanding Mentor Award

Partner F. Joseph Paldino is recognized with the Utah State Bar’s Paul Moxley Outstanding Mentor Award for his dedication to mentorship in immigration law and fostering professional growth in the legal community.

Learn more

Blog post

The Compliance Paradox: Why Immigration Compliance Must Become Strategic Governance

In this blog, Partner K. Edward Raleigh explains how modern immigration compliance must evolve from paperwork and formality into a strategic governance discipline that aligns outdated laws with today’s business realities and measures true compliance through systems, behavior and integrity.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Immigration Reforms: A Moment to Shape the System

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines the UK’s evolving immigration framework, outlining recent reforms, upcoming consultations and the key areas where business can help shape the system’s future direction.

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Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Cyfrowy odwrót. Wojewodowie chcą odzyskać kontrolę nad kolejkami

Partner Karolina Schiffter explains why Poland has paused online residence permit bookings and returned to paper-based submissions.

Learn more

Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas for 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

Senior Manager Ana Bessa Santos outlines Switzerland’s 2026 immigration quotas and what employers should expect across non-EU/EFTA, EU/EFTA and UK permit categories.

Learn more

Blog post

UAE Updates Residency Rules to Support Residents Following Marital Status Changes

Manager Ruaida Hussein outlines the UAE’s updated residency rules introducing a one-year residence permit for eligible individuals following divorce or the death of a spouse

Learn more

Blog post

USCIS Lowers EB-5 Filing Fees After Court Ruling

Partner Rahul Soni outlines USCIS’ decision to reduce EB-5 filing fees following a federal court ruling that invalidates the agency’s 2024 fee increases.

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Media mentions

Construction Management: Illegal Working in Construction: Expanding Right to Work Checks

Manager Clara Gautrais and Immigration Paralegal Sean Pearce highlight how the UK government’s consultation on expanding right to work checks could affect construction employers.

Learn more

Awards

China Managing Partner Becky Xia Named Among the "Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025" by Forbes China

China Managing Partner Becky Xia is named among the “Top 100 Most Influential Chinese Elites for 2025” by Forbes China for her leadership in immigration law and contributions to global mobility.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Recognised on The Times’ 2026 Best Law Firms List

Fragomen is featured on The Times’ 2026 Best Law Firms list in the category of immigration.

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Blog post

Foreign Birth Registration: How to Claim Irish Citizenship Through Ancestry in 2025

Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives explains the 2025 process for claiming Irish citizenship through ancestry and key considerations for foreign birth registration.

Learn more

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Fragomen Named Among Top Firms on Law360 Pulse's 2025 Social Impact Leaders List

Fragomen is recognized on Law360 Pulse's 2025 Social Impact Leaders list.

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Awards

Partner F. Joseph Paldino Honored with the 2025 Utah State Bar Paul Moxley Outstanding Mentor Award

Partner F. Joseph Paldino is recognized with the Utah State Bar’s Paul Moxley Outstanding Mentor Award for his dedication to mentorship in immigration law and fostering professional growth in the legal community.

Learn more

Blog post

The Compliance Paradox: Why Immigration Compliance Must Become Strategic Governance

In this blog, Partner K. Edward Raleigh explains how modern immigration compliance must evolve from paperwork and formality into a strategic governance discipline that aligns outdated laws with today’s business realities and measures true compliance through systems, behavior and integrity.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Immigration Reforms: A Moment to Shape the System

UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines the UK’s evolving immigration framework, outlining recent reforms, upcoming consultations and the key areas where business can help shape the system’s future direction.

Learn more

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