Andrea-Rush

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Andrea Rush

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Andrea Rush

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San Jose CA 95134

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San Jose CA 95134

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Andrea, Counsel at Fragomen’s Silicon Valley office, is involved with large corporate clients and has worked in all aspects of employment and family immigration. This includes nonimmigrant visa petitions, H-1s, TNs, O-1s, L-1s. The other aspects of her practice include immigrant visa petitions and the related labor certification processes, including PERM. Having practiced for more than ten years, she has experience in most aspects of employment immigration. Prior to joining Fragomen, she worked in various legal fields including family and criminal.

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 1997
  • Lewis and Clark College, B.A., 1988

More from Andrea

Admissions

Bar Admissions: California

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021 to 2024

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, California Bar Association

Previous Editor, AILA Immigration and Nationality Handbook Chapter, (2000-2001)

Experience

Attends adjustment interviews at the USCIS on a regular basis

Successfully researched and wrote complex legal briefs, including appeals and motions to reopen and reconsider

Successfully represented and overcame client marriage fraud issues

Successfully worked with Department of Labor on complex immigration related employment issues for pending labor certification cases

Andrea’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

The Immigration Conversation
January 10, 2024

Navigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipRead more
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Andrea’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

The Immigration Conversation
January 10, 2024

Navigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipRead more
More related insights

Andrea’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

The Immigration Conversation
January 10, 2024

Navigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipRead more
More related insights

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  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

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  • English

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Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 330 6220

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Andrea’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

The Immigration Conversation
January 10, 2024

Navigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipRead more
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Silicon Valley

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Andrea’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

The Immigration Conversation
January 10, 2024

Navigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipRead more
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Silicon Valley

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Andrea’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

August 19, 2024 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 31st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

The Immigration Conversation
January 10, 2024

Navigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipRead more
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