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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

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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Entsendung von Mitarbeitern und Visaregelungen USARead more
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Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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Labor Law Magazine: Travel Under TrumpRead more

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

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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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F:+49 69 2097 4929

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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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Reuters: Financial Firms to Feel Outsized Impact From Trump's H-1B Overhaul

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the $100,000 H-1B fee and its impact on financial, banking and technology firms relying on international talent.

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Partner Louise Haycock highlights how the UK's immigration system and Skilled Worker visa changes support employers in planning talent pipelines.

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The Wall Street Journal: Tech’s H-1B Debate: Is Trump’s New Fee a Solution or Setback?

Partner Audrea Golding explains how the $100,000 H-1B fee could affect hiring across the tech industry.

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Visa Applications and Document Services: Avoiding Delays and Ensuring Compliance

Immigration Supervisor Nathalie Pimenta and Immigration Programme Manager Frida Sakaj discuss the importance of planning visa applications and document services early to avoid delays and ensure compliance with UK regulations.

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Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how new regulations have led Polish companies to adjust their use of work permits.

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Partner Marius Tollenaere examines Germany’s immigration administration and strategies to support skilled labor.

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The Associated Press: What to Know About the H-1B Visa Trump Has Targeted With $100,000 Fees, Generating Confusion, Fear

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the potential implications of the $100,000 H-1B fee for employers, universities and research programs relying on international talent.

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The Future of UK Residency and Citizenship: Longer Waits, Tougher Rules?

Partner Natasha Catterson discusses how proposed changes to UK residency and citizenship rules could affect immigration planning and applicant eligibility.

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Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised for her work shaping global immigration and workforce mobility.

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Fragomen Receives Ally in Action Award from Oasis Legal Services

Fragomen was recognized by Oasis Legal Services with the Ally in Action Award at their 8th Annual Community Celebration: Liberation Sounds Like Us, which took place on September 12, 2025 in Oakland, California.

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Fragomen FC hosts recap major international football transfers and tournaments played this summer.

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Reuters: Financial Firms to Feel Outsized Impact From Trump's H-1B Overhaul

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the $100,000 H-1B fee and its impact on financial, banking and technology firms relying on international talent.

Learn more

Media mentions

CNBC: Europe’s Work-Life Balance a Key Talent Draw as Trump Revamps H-1B Visa

Partner Louise Haycock highlights how the UK's immigration system and Skilled Worker visa changes support employers in planning talent pipelines.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Wall Street Journal: Tech’s H-1B Debate: Is Trump’s New Fee a Solution or Setback?

Partner Audrea Golding explains how the $100,000 H-1B fee could affect hiring across the tech industry.

Learn more

Blog post

Visa Applications and Document Services: Avoiding Delays and Ensuring Compliance

Immigration Supervisor Nathalie Pimenta and Immigration Programme Manager Frida Sakaj discuss the importance of planning visa applications and document services early to avoid delays and ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Learn more

Fragomen news

2025年9月22日 アメリカ移民法速報Learn more

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Gazeta Prawna: Nowe przepisy o zatrudnianiu cudzoziemców 2025. Spada liczba zezwoleń na pracę

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how new regulations have led Polish companies to adjust their use of work permits.

Learn more

Media mentions

Human Resources Manager: Flucht und Arbeitsmigration: (noch) ein Dickicht in der Behördenlandschaft

Partner Marius Tollenaere examines Germany’s immigration administration and strategies to support skilled labor.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Associated Press: What to Know About the H-1B Visa Trump Has Targeted With $100,000 Fees, Generating Confusion, Fear

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the potential implications of the $100,000 H-1B fee for employers, universities and research programs relying on international talent.

Learn more

Blog post

The Future of UK Residency and Citizenship: Longer Waits, Tougher Rules?

Partner Natasha Catterson discusses how proposed changes to UK residency and citizenship rules could affect immigration planning and applicant eligibility.

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Partner Julia Onslow-Cole Featured in Financial Times Spotlight on 2025 Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole is recognised for her work shaping global immigration and workforce mobility.

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Awards

Fragomen Receives Ally in Action Award from Oasis Legal Services

Fragomen was recognized by Oasis Legal Services with the Ally in Action Award at their 8th Annual Community Celebration: Liberation Sounds Like Us, which took place on September 12, 2025 in Oakland, California.

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Fragomen FC hosts recap major international football transfers and tournaments played this summer.

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