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David J. Wagner

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David (Dave) is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s Denver office, where he advises clients on immigrant and nonimmigrant visa matters. He has experience representing a wide range of corporate clients with complex immigration matters, including multinational corporations, national laboratories, educational and healthcare institutions. Dave has assisted companies in improving their programs with efficiencies and streamlining processes. His experience includes work with H-2A, H-2B, H-3, H-1B, E-1, E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1, P-1 and R-1 visa categories, and he is also adept at PERM labor certifications with the Department of Labor. Dave has significant experience with immigrant petitions including National Interest Waivers (NIW), Multinational Manager/Executive petitions, Outstanding Researcher petitions and Adjustment of Status applications.

During law school, Dave interned with Loyola University’s Employment and Immigration Law Clinics, assisting low-income individuals with their legal issues. He was a member of the Loyola University Maritime Law Journal, where he published an article specific to Maritime Law and International Law focusing on immigration.

Dave is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), serving on the U.S. Department of Labor Liaison AILA national committee and frequently volunteers with the Denver Children’s Foundation.

Dave speaks English and is proficient in Spanish.

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2015
  • Northern Michigan University, B.A., 2011

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Illinois

Court Admissions: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2025 to 2027

Professional accomplishments

Special Certifications: International Law and Social Justice, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Illinois Bar Association

Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Relocation Council

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

September 9, 2026 | Media mentions

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September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

September 9, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Fragomen expands US footprint with new Denver officeRead more

September 8, 2026 | Fragomen news

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September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

September 9, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Fragomen expands US footprint with new Denver officeRead more

September 8, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Opens Denver Office, Strengthening Support for Colorado EmployersRead more
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T:+1 385 301 5211

Denver

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3827 Lafayette Street, Suite 144

Denver CO 80205

United States

Connect via Linkedin

David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

September 9, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Fragomen expands US footprint with new Denver officeRead more

September 8, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Opens Denver Office, Strengthening Support for Colorado EmployersRead more
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3827 Lafayette Street, Suite 144

Denver CO 80205

United States

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David’s insights

September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

September 9, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Fragomen expands US footprint with new Denver officeRead more

September 8, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Opens Denver Office, Strengthening Support for Colorado EmployersRead more
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3827 Lafayette Street, Suite 144

Denver CO 80205

United States

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September 15, 2026 | Meeting

Denver Immigration Roundtable: Navigating Change and Giving Back TogetherRead more

September 9, 2026 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Fragomen expands US footprint with new Denver officeRead more

September 8, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Opens Denver Office, Strengthening Support for Colorado EmployersRead more
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