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Elsa is a Director at Fragomen’s Paris office, with 20 years’ experience in immigration services.

Elsa focuses on French inbound immigration matters where she advises on complex immigration cases and delivers consultancy expertise to clients in the banking, pharmaceutical, IT and automotive industries. She works closely with Fragomen’s Practice Leader in France to formulate business plans and strategies, further improve operational efficiencies and develop client relationships. 

Elsa also has experience in leading teams on compliance, process adherence and best practice. She has contributed to cross-disciplinary and cross-regional advisory projects.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Elsa worked at a small law practice, a relocation company, an immigration consulting firm and one of the Big Four companies.

Elsa speaks English and French.

Education

  • University of St. Thomas, Master’s International Management, 2002
  • University of Caen, B.A. Private and European Law (Maîtrise), 2000
  • University of West London, Erasmus program, 2000

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Professional accomplishments

Speaker, “Recrutement à l'international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploi.” Displaced Talent for Europe (DT4E 2.0), Courbevoie, France, 10 December 2025.

Elsa’s insights

December 10, 2025 | Meeting

Recrutement à l’international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploiRead more

September 30, 2025 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

July 1, 2025 | Video

French Citizenship by Decree | Everything You Need to KnowRead more
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Recrutement à l’international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploiRead more

September 30, 2025 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

July 1, 2025 | Video

French Citizenship by Decree | Everything You Need to KnowRead more
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December 10, 2025 | Meeting

Recrutement à l’international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploiRead more

September 30, 2025 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

July 1, 2025 | Video

French Citizenship by Decree | Everything You Need to KnowRead more
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Paris

Fragomen France AARPI

Colisee Gardens, Block C, Floor 3, 8 Avenue de l’Arche

Paris Courbevoie 92400

France

Elsa’s insights

December 10, 2025 | Meeting

Recrutement à l’international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploiRead more

September 30, 2025 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

July 1, 2025 | Video

French Citizenship by Decree | Everything You Need to KnowRead more
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Colisee Gardens, Block C, Floor 3, 8 Avenue de l’Arche

Paris Courbevoie 92400

France

Elsa’s insights

December 10, 2025 | Meeting

Recrutement à l’international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploiRead more

September 30, 2025 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

July 1, 2025 | Video

French Citizenship by Decree | Everything You Need to KnowRead more
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Paris

Fragomen France AARPI

Colisee Gardens, Block C, Floor 3, 8 Avenue de l’Arche

Paris Courbevoie 92400

France

Elsa’s insights

December 10, 2025 | Meeting

Recrutement à l’international : une nouvelle réponse aux défis du marché de l’emploiRead more

September 30, 2025 | Video

How to Get Your French Work Visa After Graduation: Job Seeker / Company Creation PermitRead more

July 1, 2025 | Video

French Citizenship by Decree | Everything You Need to KnowRead more
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Awards

Partner Sarah K. Peterson Recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Partner Sarah K. Peterson is recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities business community.

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The HR Room Podcast: How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law

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Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

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Awards

Partner Cynthia Shearn Recognized in Crain’s 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Partner Cynthia Shearn is recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business in its 2026 Notable Women in Law list, honoring her leadership in immigration and global mobility and her impact within the legal community.

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Media mentions

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Partner Emily Allen says the new H-1B lottery is driving earlier planning and more detailed preparation.

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Blog post

Bringing the Indonesian Diaspora Home: Insights on the New Global Citizenship Program

Senior Business Immigration Consultant Ryaihanny Sahrom and Business Immigration Consultant II Fahimah Muhammad examine Indonesia’s newly launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) program and its introduction of long-term and indefinite permanent residence pathways for members of the Indonesian diaspora.

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Media mentions

Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

Senior Immigration Manager Jonathan Hill notes that tighter UK visa compliance rules and new rating measures create additional challenges for universities.

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Media mentions

Construction Management: What Tougher English Rules Mean for Construction Employers

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Sean Pearce explain how the UK’s higher English language requirement for work visas affects construction employers.

Learn more

Visas

FIFA Mexico 2026 World Cup Entry Requirements: Visa and Immigration Guide

Senior Business Immigration Manager Vicente Duque outlines key immigration considerations for international visitors traveling to Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa eligibility, entry documentation and travel between host countries.

Learn more

Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer Impact

Counsel Susan Steger examines how wage-driven selection mechanisms in programs such as the H-1B lottery and PERM can create incentives for artificial wage inflation and introduce new compliance and workforce planning challenges for employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Give to Gain: Strengthening Safety and Legal Pathways for Migrant Women Experiencing Abuse

Director Gemma Hyslop examines how collaboration across the global mobility sector can help strengthen legal pathways and support for migrant women experiencing abuse.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Middle East Conflict Puts Multinationals’ Crisis Plans Under the Microscope

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discussed immigration and duty-of-care challenges for employers amid Middle East travel disruptions.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Sarah K. Peterson Recognized as a 2026 Women in Business Honoree by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

Partner Sarah K. Peterson is recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as a 2026 Women in Business honoree for her professional achievements and contributions to the Twin Cities business community.

Learn more

Media mentions

The HR Room Podcast: How to Navigate Irish Immigration Law

Immigration Manager Alice Heron explains how HR teams can navigate Irish immigration law and manage international talent effectively.

Learn more

Media mentions

Housing Today: Right to Work Scheme Expansion: What Housebuilders Need to Know

Associate Ilaria Iovieno and Immigration Consultant Devina Sanghera outline what the proposed expansion of the UK Right to Work Scheme means for housebuilders.

Learn more

Awards

Partner Cynthia Shearn Recognized in Crain’s 2026 Notable Women in Law List

Partner Cynthia Shearn is recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business in its 2026 Notable Women in Law list, honoring her leadership in immigration and global mobility and her impact within the legal community.

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Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: Businesses Prep H-1B Backups as Revamped Visa Lottery Opens

Partner Emily Allen says the new H-1B lottery is driving earlier planning and more detailed preparation.

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Learn more

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Times Higher Education: Chaos’ Expected as New Visa Compliance Rules Now Due in June

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