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Brian is Counsel in the firm’s Government Strategies and Compliance Group. Drawing on a career that spans immigration policy, law and operations, Brian offers a rare, 360-degree perspective on how U.S. immigration truly works—from Congress to the front lines of enforcement. With more than two decades of government experience, Brian has shaped legislation and directed key immigration programs. Combining policy insight with practical experience, Brian helps organizations navigate complex regulations, manage risk and achieve their business goals in a rapidly changing environment.

Brian’s government and policy experience provides him with a deep understanding of how immigration decisions are made and how policy translates into practice. This insight allows him to anticipate regulatory developments, design compliant workforce strategies and resolve complex immigration issues efficiently. His blend of legal, policy and leadership experience strengthens Fragomen’s ability to deliver strategic, practical solutions that help clients navigate an increasingly complex global immigration landscape.

Education

  • Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 2001
  • University of Toledo, B.B.A., 1989

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2002
  • Washington D.C., 2024

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: California, Washington D.C.

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

State Department Meritorious Honor Award, 2014

USCIS Director’s Commendation, 2025

Experience

Leveraged his background as a software engineer to negotiate international immigration data-sharing agreements while working for the U.S. Department of State.

Served as Deputy Chief of the Legal Advisory Opinions Division in the Bureau of Consular Affairs and led a team that provided legal guidance to U.S. consular officers worldwide.

Taught immigration law to new consular officers.

Completed an economic assignment at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria.

Undertook a consular tour in Abu Dhabi.

Served as Senior Advisor in the USCIS Office of the Director, where he helped guide strategic initiatives and policy development impacting employment-based immigration and agency operations, supporting the oversight of a 20,000-member global workforce and a $6 billion budget dedicated to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the U.S. immigration system.

After joining USCIS Office of Chief Counsel, completed a detail to the Senate Judiciary Committee and served as Division Chief in the Office of Policy and Strategy where he led a team responsible for drafting employment-based immigration regulations.

Publications and lectures

Adjunct faculty, Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, 2023

Quoted, “Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for Sponsors.” Newsweek, 3 September 2026.

Quoted, “3 lawyers react to Trump's new limits on student visas.” Business Insider, 21 July 2026.

Quoted, “Trump's green card memo dropped before a holiday weekend. Immigration lawyers say clients panicked.” Business Insider, 26 May 2026.

Speaker, Central Florida AILA Annual Conference, 2025

Quoted, “What we know about U.S. proposal to demand 5 years of social media history from certain visitors.” CBC, 11 December 2025.

Quoted, “Explained: Do prospective Kiwi tourists to the US need to be careful?” Newstalk ZB, 11 December 2025.

Speaker, DC Bar Business Immigration Seminar, 2019

Brian’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Media mentions

Newsweek: Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for SponsorsRead more

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student VisasRead more

May 28, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.Read more
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September 3, 2026 | Media mentions

Newsweek: Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for SponsorsRead more

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student VisasRead more

May 28, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.Read more
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Brian’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Media mentions

Newsweek: Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for SponsorsRead more

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student VisasRead more

May 28, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.Read more
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[email protected]

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Washington, DC

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Brian’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Media mentions

Newsweek: Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for SponsorsRead more

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student VisasRead more

May 28, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.Read more
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Washington DC 20005

United States

Brian’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Media mentions

Newsweek: Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for SponsorsRead more

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student VisasRead more

May 28, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.Read more
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Washington, DC

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1101 15th St NW STE 700

Washington DC 20005

United States

Brian’s insights

September 3, 2026 | Media mentions

Newsweek: Green Card Update: Major Change Announced for SponsorsRead more

July 22, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: 3 Lawyers React to Trump's New Limits on Student VisasRead more

May 28, 2026 | Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.Read more
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