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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

Speaker, “Global Entry.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 13 February 2026.

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.

David’s insights

February 13, 2026 | Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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
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David’s insights

February 13, 2026 | Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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
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David’s insights

February 13, 2026 | Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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
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  • GermanyGermany

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  • English

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[email protected]

T:+49 69 506 029424

F:+49 69 2097 4929

Fragomen in Frankfurt, Germany

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

February 13, 2026 | Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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
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F:+49 69 2097 4929

Fragomen in Frankfurt, Germany

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

February 13, 2026 | Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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
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Fragomen in Frankfurt, Germany

Fragomen Global LLP

Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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David’s insights

February 13, 2026 | Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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
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