Important Updates
Important Updates
March 10, 2026 | ArmeniaArmenia: Significant Immigration Law Reforms Forthcoming
March 11, 2026 | SingaporeSingapore: New ONE Pass (AI and Tech Track) to be Available in January 2027
March 11, 2026 | SingaporeSingapore: Non-Traditional Sources Occupation List to be Expanded
March 11, 2026 | United StatesUnited States: State Department Publishes Final Rule to Add Passport Requirement to the Diversity Visa Program
March 11, 2026 | United StatesUnited States: White House Asks Supreme Court to Permit Termination of Haiti TPS
March 10, 2026 | ArmeniaArmenia: Significant Immigration Law Reforms Forthcoming
March 11, 2026 | SingaporeSingapore: New ONE Pass (AI and Tech Track) to be Available in January 2027
March 11, 2026 | SingaporeSingapore: Non-Traditional Sources Occupation List to be Expanded
March 11, 2026 | United StatesUnited States: State Department Publishes Final Rule to Add Passport Requirement to the Diversity Visa Program
March 11, 2026 | United StatesUnited States: White House Asks Supreme Court to Permit Termination of Haiti TPS
March 10, 2026 | ArmeniaArmenia: Significant Immigration Law Reforms Forthcoming
Subscribe
Fragomen.com home
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Search Fragomen.com
  • Our Services
    For EmployersFor IndividualsBy IndustryCase Studies
  • Our Tech & Innovation
  • Our People
  • Our Insights
    Worldwide Immigration Trends ReportsMagellan SeriesImmigration AlertsEventsMedia MentionsFragomen NewsBlogsPodcasts & Videos
  • Spotlights
    Travel and Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastNavigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapCenter for Strategy and Applied InsightsVietnamese ImmigrationView More
  • About Us
    About FragomenOfficesResponsible Business PracticesFirm GovernanceRecognition

Our Services

  • For Employers
  • For Individuals
  • By Industry
  • Case Studies

Our Tech & Innovation

  • Our Approach

Our People

  • Overview / Directory

Our Insights

  • Worldwide Immigration Trends Reports
  • Magellan Series
  • Immigration Alerts
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Fragomen News
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts & Videos

Spotlights

  • Travel and Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Center for Strategy and Applied Insights
  • Vietnamese Immigration
  • View More

About Us

  • About Fragomen
  • Offices
  • Responsible Business Practices
  • Firm Governance
  • Recognition
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal

Partner

David Duong

  • People

Partner

David Duong

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 972 759 6458

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas, TX

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

5080 Spectrum Dr Suite 850W

Addison TX 75001

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 972 759 6458

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas, TX

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

5080 Spectrum Dr Suite 850W

Addison TX 75001

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 972 759 6458

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas, TX

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

5080 Spectrum Dr Suite 850W

Addison TX 75001

United States

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

David helps major players in the telecommunications, commercial construction, software development and chip design sectors deploy mission-critical talent quickly, safely and strategically.

Over his 25-year career, David has developed particularly deep experience in the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process and the EB-1 Priority Worker categories. Clients value his ability to distill the complexities of the process—assessing worker profiles, developing job requirements, creating employment listings and crafting narratives that can maximize success.

He works closely with managers and recruiters, thoroughly breaking down the process so clients can understand and adapt to PERM’s complex and often counterintuitive demands. This experience also informs a range of creative approaches to the process and to options outside it—including, for example, the development of successful applications for EB-2 national interest waivers.

David’s dedication to the discipline of immigration law grew from his experience as a refugee and an abiding desire to help foreign nationals navigate the immigration process as successfully and comfortably as possible. This motivation translates into fierce advocacy for his clients and their employees—he searches tirelessly for every advantage he can secure for them, a persistence that his clients prize.

David’s clients frequently invite him to present seminars and lectures for their human resources groups, managers and employees.

David speaks English and Vietnamese. 

David’s dedication to the discipline of immigration law grew from his experience as a refugee and an abiding desire to help foreign nationals navigate the immigration process as successfully and comfortably as possible. This motivation translates into fierce advocacy for his clients and their employees—he searches tirelessly for every advantage he can secure for them, a persistence that his clients prize.

David’s clients frequently invite him to present seminars and lectures for their human resources groups, managers and employees.

David speaks English and Vietnamese. 

Education

  • Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 1997
  • University of Houston, B. Sc., 1995

More from David

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Texas

Court Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2020-2026

Listed in Chambers USA (Chambers and Partners), 2021-2025

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Former Ethics Coordinator, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Texas Chapter

Experience

David is fully-versed in the PERM Labor Certification program. Over the past decade, he has assisted U.S. employers in developing cohesive presentations and seminars for companies to comply with the government’s labor certification program. In addition, he has also been involved in numerous management assessments for immigration mobility programs, visa considerations issues affecting international business travelers, DOL labor certification audits, and immigration related due diligence considerations during corporate mergers, downsizings and acquisitions.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Immigration Breakfast Briefing.” Fragomen, Dallas, TX, 13 November 2025.

Speaker, “Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies Ahead.” Fragomen, Webinar, 25 February 2025.

"10 Hot Topics Businesses Need to Know About Immigration Law,” State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar CLE, 6th Annual Advance Business Law Course, October 2008, Dallas, Texas.

“Alternatives to the H-1B Classification,” (co-authored), the University of Texas School of Law, 22nd Annual Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law.

David’s insights

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more
More related insights

David’s insights

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more
More related insights

David’s insights

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 972 759 6458

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas, TX

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

5080 Spectrum Dr Suite 850W

Addison TX 75001

United States

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 972 759 6458

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas, TX

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

5080 Spectrum Dr Suite 850W

Addison TX 75001

United States

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 972 759 6458

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas, TX

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

5080 Spectrum Dr Suite 850W

Addison TX 75001

United States

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

February 25, 2025 | Webinar

Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies AheadRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Visas

FIFA Mexico 2026 World Cup Entry Requirements: Visa and Immigration Guide

Senior Business Immigration Manager Vicente Duque outlines key immigration considerations for international visitors traveling to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa eligibility, entry documentation and travel between host countries.

Learn more

Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer Impact

Counsel Susan Steger examines how wage-driven selection mechanisms in programs such as the H-1B lottery and PERM can create incentives for artificial wage inflation and introduce new compliance and workforce planning challenges for employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing Abuse

Director Gemma Hyslop examines how collaboration across the global mobility sector can help strengthen legal pathways and support for migrant women experiencing abuse.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Middle East Conflict Puts Multinationals’ Crisis Plans Under the Microscope

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discussed immigration and duty-of-care challenges for employers amid Middle East travel disruptions.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Sarah K. Peterson Recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Partner Sarah K. Peterson is recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities business community.

Learn more

Media mentions

The HR Room Podcast: How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law

Immigration Manager Alice Heron explains how HR teams can navigate Irish immigration law and manage international talent effectively.

Learn more

Media mentions

Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Cynthia Shearn Recognized in Crain’s 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Partner Cynthia Shearn is recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business in its 2026 Notable Women in Law list, honoring her leadership in immigration and global mobility and her impact within the legal community.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: Businesses Prep H-1B Backups as Revamped Visa Lottery Opens

Partner Emily Allen says the new H-1B lottery is driving earlier planning and more detailed preparation.

Learn more

Blog post

Bringing the Indonesian Diaspora Home: Insights on the New Global Citizenship Program

Senior Business Immigration Consultant Ryaihanny Sahrom and Business Immigration Consultant II Fahimah Muhammad examine Indonesia’s newly launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program and its introduction of long-term and indefinite permanent residence pathways for members of the Indonesian diaspora.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

Learn more

Video

Brazil: Early Career Visa

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key early career visa pathways and practical considerations for employers and graduates navigating entry-level immigration options.

Learn more

Visas

FIFA Mexico 2026 World Cup Entry Requirements: Visa and Immigration Guide

Senior Business Immigration Manager Vicente Duque outlines key immigration considerations for international visitors traveling to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa eligibility, entry documentation and travel between host countries.

Learn more

Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer Impact

Counsel Susan Steger examines how wage-driven selection mechanisms in programs such as the H-1B lottery and PERM can create incentives for artificial wage inflation and introduce new compliance and workforce planning challenges for employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing Abuse

Director Gemma Hyslop examines how collaboration across the global mobility sector can help strengthen legal pathways and support for migrant women experiencing abuse.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Middle East Conflict Puts Multinationals’ Crisis Plans Under the Microscope

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discussed immigration and duty-of-care challenges for employers amid Middle East travel disruptions.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Sarah K. Peterson Recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Partner Sarah K. Peterson is recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities business community.

Learn more

Media mentions

The HR Room Podcast: How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law

Immigration Manager Alice Heron explains how HR teams can navigate Irish immigration law and manage international talent effectively.

Learn more

Media mentions

Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Cynthia Shearn Recognized in Crain’s 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Partner Cynthia Shearn is recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business in its 2026 Notable Women in Law list, honoring her leadership in immigration and global mobility and her impact within the legal community.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: Businesses Prep H-1B Backups as Revamped Visa Lottery Opens

Partner Emily Allen says the new H-1B lottery is driving earlier planning and more detailed preparation.

Learn more

Blog post

Bringing the Indonesian Diaspora Home: Insights on the New Global Citizenship Program

Senior Business Immigration Consultant Ryaihanny Sahrom and Business Immigration Consultant II Fahimah Muhammad examine Indonesia’s newly launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program and its introduction of long-term and indefinite permanent residence pathways for members of the Indonesian diaspora.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

Learn more

Video

Brazil: Early Career Visa

Partner Diana Quintas outlines key early career visa pathways and practical considerations for employers and graduates navigating entry-level immigration options.

Learn more

Stay in touch

Subscribe to receive our latest immigration alerts

Subscribe

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

Contact Us
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© 2026 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Please note that the content made available on this site is not intended for visitors / customers located in the province of Quebec, and the information provided is not applicable to the Quebec market. To access relevant information that applies to the Quebec market, please click here.