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Eduardo is an Associate at Fragomen’s San Francisco office, where he advises corporate clients on strategic global mobility solutions tailored to their workforce needs. He has extensive experience preparing EB-5, EB-1 and National Interest Waiver (NIW) permanent residency petitions, as well as L-1 Blanket and O-1 nonimmigrant visa petitions.

Eduardo guides clients through all phases of case management—from initial strategy and petition preparation to responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIRs) and filing Motions to Reopen and Motions to Reconsider. His experience spans a wide range of visa categories, including H-1B, TN, L-1, EB-5, EB-1, NIW and O-1, among others.

In addition to his employment-based immigration practice, Eduardo has significant experience in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and global citizenship and residency by investment. He helps clients obtain permanent residency in the U.S. and other jurisdictions by offering strategic, investment-focused guidance. Eduardo leverages strong relationships with EB-5 stakeholders and provides clients with customized strategies to ensure timely and successful outcomes.

He has represented clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including leading companies in the technology, financial services and engineering sectors.

Eduardo speaks English and Spanish.

He has represented clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including leading companies in the technology, financial services and engineering sectors.

Eduardo speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law, J.D., 2020
  • San Francisco State University, B.S., 2016

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Bar Admissions: California

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

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Experience

Advised high net worth individuals in successfully obtaining U.S. permanent residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, providing strategic guidance on investment structures and compliance with program requirements.

Represented business executives, STEM based professionals, professional athletes and artists in securing extraordinary ability classifications, leveraging their international acclaim and industry achievements to meet stringent eligibility standards.

Obtained immigrant and nonimmigrant visa approvals for internationally recognized scientists, physicians and outstanding researchers, emphasizing their critical contributions and global impact.

Effectively prepared and secured approvals in response to complex and voluminous Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for EB-5, EB-1 and NIW immigrant petitions, as well as O-1, H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrant classifications, demonstrating a thorough understanding of evolving adjudication trends and evidentiary standards.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Corporate Immigration: Challenges of Global Mobility.” University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA, 14 February 2024.

Speaker, “Introduction to Business Immigration.” University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, CA, 18 November 2021.

Co-author, “Expedited United States Permanent Residency: The Updated EB-5 Investor Visa Programme.” IMGW Newsroom, 23 May 2024. 

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May 28, 2024 | Media mentions

IM Global Wealth: Expedited United States Permanent Residency: The Updated EB-5 Investor Visa ProgrammeRead more

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May 28, 2024 | Media mentions

IM Global Wealth: Expedited United States Permanent Residency: The Updated EB-5 Investor Visa ProgrammeRead more

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May 28, 2024 | Media mentions

IM Global Wealth: Expedited United States Permanent Residency: The Updated EB-5 Investor Visa ProgrammeRead more

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Eduardo’s insights

May 28, 2024 | Media mentions

IM Global Wealth: Expedited United States Permanent Residency: The Updated EB-5 Investor Visa ProgrammeRead more

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555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

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Eduardo’s insights

May 28, 2024 | Media mentions

IM Global Wealth: Expedited United States Permanent Residency: The Updated EB-5 Investor Visa ProgrammeRead more

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