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Francisco José Redondo Montenegro
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6ta avenida 12-24 zona 10, Edificio HQ Fontabella,
oficinas 906, nivel 9
Guatemala City
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oficinas 906, nivel 9
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oficinas 906, nivel 9
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Guatemala
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Francisco is the Guatemala Country Manager for Centroamerica Immigration Services S.A. (Fragomen’s affiliate in Guatemala). He advises a variety of clients ranging from local Guatemalan firms to large multinational corporations on the full spectrum of corporate immigration matters, with a focus on immigration strategies and assistance with temporary residence and work permits for Guatemala. Francisco coordinates immigration services for part of the Central America region, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua. He has also been working as an Office Manager since August 2022.
Prior to his current role, Francisco worked as an immigration consultant in Fragomen’s Guatemala affiliate office, providing support to operations in Guatemala. He was also previously a case worker. Prior to joining the firm, he was in charge of the immigration process at a local law firm.
Francisco speaks English and Spanish.
Education
- Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala, Law Degree, 2018
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Admissions
Bar Admissions: Guatemala’s Bar Association, Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
Contact information
6ta avenida 12-24 zona 10, Edificio HQ Fontabella,
oficinas 906, nivel 9
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Get in touch
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Contact information
6ta avenida 12-24 zona 10, Edificio HQ Fontabella,
oficinas 906, nivel 9
Guatemala City
Guatemala
Get in touch
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Contact information
6ta avenida 12-24 zona 10, Edificio HQ Fontabella,
oficinas 906, nivel 9
Guatemala City
Guatemala
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