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Anthony is an Associate at Fragomen’s San Francisco office, where he assists clients with a range of immigrant and nonimmigrant matters. His practice focuses on providing legal analysis of nonimmigrant petitions, including H-1B and L-1 visas, as well as filing PERM labor certifications. He also has experience responding to complex Requests for Evidence.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Anthony was a solo practitioner in the greater Boston area.

Anthony is an active participant in the firm’s pro bono program, assisting those affected by President Trump’s 2017 travel ban executive order as well as serving in an advisory role in local citizenship clinics.

Education

  • Pace University School of Law, J.D., 1996
  • Brandeis University, B. Sc., 1993

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Bar Admissions: Massachusetts

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2023 to 2024

Order of the Coif, Emory University School of Law, 2014

Fulbright Student (Germany), United States Department of State, 2005 to 2006

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Sponsoring Your First H-1B.” Interstride, Webinar, 24 January 2023.

Speaker, “Friday Fundamentals Series: Business Immigration 101.” Boston Bar Association, Webinar, 18 March 2022.

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