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Alexander R. Castrodale
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Contact information
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
11 Stanwix St. Suite 1150
Pittsburgh PA 15222
United States
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.
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 2002
- University of Richmond, B.A., 1996
More from Alexander
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
Speaker, “US Immigration Law and Policy Changes and Impacts on Pharma Hiring and Global Talent.” Fragomen, Webinar, 9 December 2025.
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
December 9, 2025 | Meeting
August 18, 2025 | Media mentions
March 24, 2025 | Media mentions
