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Blake’s practice is built around understanding and serving the individual—whether they are an employee of a major technology company client, the leader of a hypergrowth startup, or an entertainer, athlete, or other high-profile public figure.

Communication is a key component of his practice. For his corporate clientele, which includes high-technology, financial services, engineering, manufacturing and real estate enterprises, Blake encourages direct contact with employees to ensure a trustworthy and enjoyable employee experience. In particular, he has helped these clients attract and retain software, social media, cybersecurity and other high-tech workers in response to the unrelenting increase in demand for skilled workers. His hands-on approach has become invaluable for clients facing the pressures of technological and economic change, in addition to the multiple crises that continue to transform immigration processes and procedures at a rapid pace.

Throughout his career, Blake has represented smaller, more nimble companies that are experiencing their first burst of unexpected growth and can’t attract talent quickly enough. He has designed immigration policies and programs for several startups and early-stage companies, helping them make the transition from up-and-comers to industry-leading players. He counsels hypergrowth clients on transitioning their immigration programs from limited, ad hoc efforts to sophisticated, streamlined programs, and continues managing their programs as they grow and succeed.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Blake earned his stripes at a boutique Los Angeles business and entertainment firm, where he represented entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs and other high-net-worth individuals and their families. He continues to represent this demanding clientele today, combining his hard-won experience with the reach and resources of the world’s largest immigration firm. Blake derives particular satisfaction from learning about his clients’ plans and ambitions, and matching those objectives with creative immigration strategies—including the use of E-2, L-1, EB-5, extraordinary ability and national interest waivers, and other novel approaches.

Blake’s client focus extends to his pro bono practice, through which he supports asylum seekers and institutions offering asylum clinics.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Blake earned his stripes at a boutique Los Angeles business and entertainment firm, where he represented entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs and other high-net-worth individuals and their families. He continues to represent this demanding clientele today, combining his hard-won experience with the reach and resources of the world’s largest immigration firm. Blake derives particular satisfaction from learning about his clients’ plans and ambitions, and matching those objectives with creative immigration strategies—including the use of E-2, L-1, EB-5, extraordinary ability and national interest waivers, and other novel approaches.

Blake’s client focus extends to his pro bono practice, through which he supports asylum seekers and institutions offering asylum clinics.

Education

  • University of San Diego, J.D., 2009
  • University of California, Santa Barbara, B.A., 2006

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: California

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Chambers USA, 2021 to 2023

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2014 and 2017 to 2022

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Acting Chair, AILA Southern California Chapter (SoCal)

Former Consular Affairs Liaison, AILA SoCal

Former Congressional Liaison, AILA SoCal

Former Chair, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Immigration Committee

Experience

Assisted major multinational engineering and technology companies with obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for their professional staff.

Secured nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for extraordinary entertainers, internationally recognized athletes and outstanding researchers.

Assisted VIP clients with immigrant and nonimmigrant visas including the CEO of a $1 billion engineering and construction management company.

Publications and lectures

Quoted, “Immigrant Tech Workers Scrambling To Secure Visas Ahead Of Trump’s Inauguration.” Forbes, 11 November 2024.

Panelist, “Addressing Challenges Faced by Nonimmigrant (H-1B) Visa Holders and How EB-5 with Adjustment of Status can be a Solution.” EB5AN, Webinar, 28 July 2023.

Featured, “How I Made Partner: Fragomen's Blake Miller.” Law.com, 29 August 2019.

Discussion Leader/Presenter, “B-1 Visas and Subcategories.” AILA California Chapters Conference, San Diego, CA, November 2, 2018

Panel Presenter, “Immigration Law: What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know.” Orange County Bar Association - Corporate Law Section, Irvine, CA, June 28, 2017.

Panel Presenter, “Introduction to the L-1 Intracompany Transferee.” AILA National Conference on Immigration Law, New Orleans, LA, June 23, 2017.

Panel Presenter, “Playing Russian Roulette in the Newly Defined Domain of L Visas.” AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law, Las Vegas, NV, June 24, 2016.

Author, “Hot Topics in Corporate Immigration.” Orange County Business Journal (November 2014): 18-21. 

Author, “Immigration Compliance in M&A Transactions.” Orange County Lawyer Magazine (August 2014): B-68. 

Panel Host, “Breakfast with the Consulates: European Consular Panel.” AILA Southern California Chapter, Los Angeles, CA, April 30, 2014.

Panel Presenter, “Gearing up for H-1B Season: The Dos and Dont's and the Alternatives.” Beverly Hills Bar Association, Beverly Hills, CA, March 6, 2014.

Panel Presenter, “Mock Non-immigrant Visa Interviews & Tips.” CLE in the Snow - AILA Southern California Chapter, Mammoth, CA, February 28, 2014.

Panel Presenter, “Gearing Up for H-1B Season: The Dos and Dont's and the Alternatives.” Orange County Bar Association, Irvine, CA, February 5, 2013.

Panel Presenter, “Current Issues in Employment-Based Immigration.” Los Angeles County Bar Association, Los Angeles, CA, May 19, 2012.

Panel Moderator, “Entertainment Visas – Creating Extraordinary Petitions for Extraordinary Talent.” Beverly Hills Bar Association, Beverly Hills, CA, February 10, 2011.

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Business Standard: 11 Million US Visa Backlog Crushes Indian H-1B, Green Card Dreams: DecodedRead more

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Forbes: Immigration Tech Workers Scrambling to Secure Visas Ahead of Trump’s InaugurationRead more

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United States

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