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Federico is the Global Partner responsible for the Latin America and the Caribbean region. In addition to immigration law, he is experienced in the legal aspects of international business, designing compensation and benefits plans, and employment and social security treatment for foreign workers.

Along with the firm's leadership, Federico directs Fragomen's regional expansion program, which includes Fragomen offices in Costa Rica (2007), Mexico and Brazil (2013) as well as Member Firm offices in Colombia and Chile (2015), Peru and Panama (2016) and Argentina and Venezuela (2017). He previously served as a member of the firm's Global Executive Committee.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Federico provided sophisticated immigration and employment law counsel to a wide range of corporations with presence in Costa Rica.

Federico speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, Diploma in Legal Aspects of International Business, 1999
  • Universidad Internacional de las Américas (Costa Rica), J.D., Notary Public, academic honors , 1997

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Costa Rica

Awards

Businessman of the Year (2007), Entrepreneurship Award by El Financiero, Costa Rica’s leading financial newspaper

Listed in Best Lawyers, Immigration Law, 2014 to 2020

Listed in Who's Who Legal: Corporate Immigration, 2012 to 2023

Named a Thought Leader: Corporate Immigration, Lexology Index, 2024

Named a Thought Leader: Corporate Immigration, Who’s Who Legal, 2023

Professional accomplishments

Member, Costa Rican Bar Association

Member, Costa Rican Notary Public Directory

Experience

Federico’s entrepreneurship capacity, business-oriented and strong leadership skills were fundamental for the firm’s decision of launching its headquarters for Latin America and the Caribbean in Costa Rica.

Currently, this office is the largest immigration law firm in Costa Rica and one of the largest law firms in the country. Fragomen is the first international law firm to set up offices in Costa Rica, a country with one of the highest levels of Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America.

Federico’s role as practice leader has been crucial for the firm’s business expansion in the region.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, Latin America: Mobility Opportunities and Challenges Seminar, Chicago, IL, April 30, 2013.

Presenter, “Immigration and Labor Regulations in Latin America.” ACIP Conference, Washington D.C., June 8, 2006.

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Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

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November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more

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Fragomen Contributes to MPI Report on Digital Nomads and Immigration SystemsRead more

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Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

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November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more

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Fragomen Contributes to MPI Report on Digital Nomads and Immigration SystemsRead more

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Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

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November 15, 2024 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in Lexology Index's Thought Leaders in Corporate Immigration ReportRead more

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Fragomen Contributes to MPI Report on Digital Nomads and Immigration SystemsRead more

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From Investment to EU Residence: Why Italy’s Investor Visa is Gaining Momentum

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Manager Pierangelo D'Errico explores how Italy’s Investor Visa is emerging as a strategic alternative to diminishing EU golden visa programmes, offering high‑net‑worth individuals flexible residence rights, deferred investment timing, Schengen access and a structured—though not accelerated—pathway to long‑term EU residence.

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