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David Iannella

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David is a Director based in Fragomen’s Frankfurt office. He is responsible for managing the Consular and Document Practice locally and oversees the service delivery of outbound business visas, consular and document services and passport matters.

David was previously based in the Boston office where he practiced U.S. federal immigration and nationality law and assisted both small and large multinational corporate clients with a range of nonimmigrant and immigrant matters.

While in law school, David was a student attorney in the Federal Appeals Clinic and served as a Senior Note Editor for the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review.

David has assisted in a number of pro bono cases, including the approval of Temporary Protected Status for an individual from Sierra Leone.

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., 2015
  • Trinity College, B.A., 2011

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Publications and lectures

Co-author, “Travel under Trump.” Labor Law Magazine, 11 September 2025.

Speaker, “Deployment of employees and visa regulations USA.” IHK Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany, 27 March 2025.

Co-author, “In the Fast Lane: Obtaining an Expedited Green Card for the Spouse or Children of a US citizen Living Abroad.” Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel's Labor Law Magazine, 21 August 2023.

Co-author, “Visa Wait Times: The Major Hurdles for Travelers to the United States.” Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel's Labor Law Magazine, 8 December 2022.

Speaker, “Recent Developments in United States Immigration Policies.” American Chamber of Commerce, Frankfurt, Germany, 5 June 2019.

Co-author, “Employment-Based Immigration And Trump: What To Expect.” Law360, 13 January 2017.

Faculty Presenter, “Practitioner’s Guide to Navigating L-1 Intracompany Transferees.” Webinar, Lawline.com, 7 November 2016.

Co-author, “A Brief Window: Border Security Fee Sunset Won’t Last.” Law360, 20 November 2015.

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Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany Read more

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Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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September 12, 2025 | Media mentions

Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany Read more

March 27, 2025 | Meeting

Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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David’s insights

September 12, 2025 | Media mentions

Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany Read more

March 27, 2025 | Meeting

Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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T:+49 69 506 029424

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

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Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

September 12, 2025 | Media mentions

Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany Read more

March 27, 2025 | Meeting

Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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David’s insights

September 12, 2025 | Media mentions

Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany Read more

March 27, 2025 | Meeting

Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029424

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Frankfurt

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

September 12, 2025 | Media mentions

Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany Read more

March 27, 2025 | Meeting

Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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O Diretor Executivo da Fragomen Brasil, Diogo Kloper, destaca uma atualização importante na política migratória brasileira, que muda significativamente o que estrangeiros podem fazer no país sob o status de visitante.

Learn more

Media mentions

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Partner Rajiv Naik provides insight on how immigration frameworks across the UK, Europe and EMEA are evolving to support start-ups and entrepreneurial talent.

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Fragomen is featured in The Times as a key immigration adviser highlighting Abu Dhabi’s rising demand for golden visas, especially among UK nationals seeking long-term, self-sponsored residency.

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Important Update for Brazil-Bound Visitors | #MobilityMinute

Brazil Managing Partner Diana Quintas highlights Brazil’s visitor visa rules and what travelers should know.

Learn more

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Changes to Skilled Worker Dependants: How UK Government’s July 2025 Rules Affect Tech Talent

Senior Manager Kinka Tonchev and Paralegal Emily Whalley discuss how upcoming UK visa changes will affect skilled worker dependants and reshape tech sector mobility.

Learn more

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Partner Marius Tollenaere provides key insights on labour migration, procedures and employer obligations in the latest edition of "Einwanderungsrecht".

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Associate Matthew Smith discusses how professionals with exceptional ability in the sciences, arts and performing arts can bypass the PERM process by leveraging Schedule A, Group II for a streamlined green card application.

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Managing Partner of the United Kingdom Nadine Goldfoot Recognised as Legal 500's "Leading Partners"

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