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Ana Maria is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s Chicago office, where she provides comprehensive counsel to employers across diverse industries. She advises on a wide range of immigration matters, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, compliance and program management.

Ana Maria's proficiency extends beyond standard employment-based immigration processes to encompass Form I-9 compliance, religious worker petitions, federal litigation matters and unlawful presence waivers. Additionally, she regularly advises individuals on family-based immigration matters.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Ana Maria offers strategic guidance to employers and individuals, enabling them to navigate complex legal landscapes. Her multifaceted approach is also fundamental to the development and maintenance of effective immigration programs while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ana Maria has held several leadership roles in immigration-related professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She currently serves as the Co-Chair of the AILA Chicago CBP, contributing to industry dialogue and best practices.

Ana Maria also provides regular pro bono support to several non-profit organizations and currently serves as a member of the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) leadership board.

Ana Maria has held several leadership roles in immigration-related professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She currently serves as the Co-Chair of the AILA Chicago CBP, contributing to industry dialogue and best practices.

Ana Maria also provides regular pro bono support to several non-profit organizations and currently serves as a member of the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) leadership board.

Education

  • Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D., 2009
  • University of Mississippi, B.A., 2006

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Illinois

Court Admissions: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Chambers USA, 2024 to 2025

Listed among Super Lawyers Illinois Rising Stars - Immigration, 2014 to 2019

Professional accomplishments

Ana Maria has held several leadership roles in immigration-related professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association, as well as the Chicago Bar Association and Federal Bar Association.

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Family Based Immigration Overview.” Interstride, Webinar, 11 October 2023.

Speaker, “Intro to U.S. Immigration: Immigrant Visa Processing.” Fragomen, 19 September 2023.

Speaker, “International Update: What is the state of global immigration in 2021?” 2021 AILA Chicago Fall Employment Conference, 19 November 2021.

Speaker, “Caregiving & Career: Mastering the Balancing Act.” CenterForce’s The Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership [Virtual Summit]: Boston, Boston, MA, 5 May 2021.

Speaker, “Hot Topics in Immigration Visa Processing.” AILA 2018 Fall Business Conference, Chicago, IL, 12 October 2018.

Speaker, “Increase in Immigration Raids and Crackdowns: Immigration Law Basics Every Employment Attorney Should Know.” Illinois State Bar Association 6th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference, Chicago, IL, 20 June 2018.

Speaker, “Form I-9 and Workplace Audits: The Basics.” AILA New Members Division Meeting, Chicago, IL, 9 April 2018.

Speaker, “F-1 Foreign Student Issues for Employers.” AILA Seminar, Chicago, IL, 12 September 2017.

Co-author, “Agencies that Affect Immigration Law.” AILA: Navigating the Fundamentals of Immigration Law, 2016 (updated 2019).

Author, “Who Pays for H-1B and Green Card Fees?” Society for Human Resource Management, 18 July 2013.

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Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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