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Irma is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s Boston office. She supports corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of employment- and family-based immigration matters, including immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, waivers, adjustment of status processes, and naturalization. Additionally, Irma partners with clients to determine and implement immigration strategies related to corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Irma worked at a boutique immigration firm, where she gained extensive experience with family-based immigration, removal defense and crimmigration matters.

During law school, Irma completed a concentration in immigration law.

Since 2009, Irma has volunteered with pro bono organizations, including the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project, Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) and Catholic Charities.

Irma speaks Cape Verdean Kriolu, English and Portuguese.

Education

  • New England Law - Boston, J.D., 2017
  • Northeastern University, B.S., magna cum laude , 2009

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts

Court Admissions: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Crimmigration, New England Law - Boston, 2015

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Boston Bar Association

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Green Cards – Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence.” Interstride, Webinar, 26 September 2023.

Speaker, “Green Cards: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence.” Interstride, Webinar, 13 September 2023.

Panelist, “U.S. Immigration Options for Startups.” ACTION Innovation Network, Webinar, 16 December 2021.

Speaker, “Immigration Workshop for Life Sciences Companies.” French American Chamber of Commerce, Webinar, 28 October 2021.

Irma’s insights

February 13, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: A Deep Dive into H-1B SponsorshipRead more

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U.S. Travel Ban Will Be Lifted November 8th, 2021 | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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February 13, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: A Deep Dive into H-1B SponsorshipRead more

Video

U.S. Travel Ban Will Be Lifted November 8th, 2021 | #MobilityMinuteRead more

Irma’s insights

February 13, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: A Deep Dive into H-1B SponsorshipRead more

Video

U.S. Travel Ban Will Be Lifted November 8th, 2021 | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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F:+1 617 226 4561

Boston, MA

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Boston MA 02110

United States

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Irma’s insights

February 13, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: A Deep Dive into H-1B SponsorshipRead more

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U.S. Travel Ban Will Be Lifted November 8th, 2021 | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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United States

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Irma’s insights

February 13, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: A Deep Dive into H-1B SponsorshipRead more

Video

U.S. Travel Ban Will Be Lifted November 8th, 2021 | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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  • Cape Verdean Kriolu
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Contact information

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[email protected]

T:+1 857 305 4467

F:+1 617 226 4561

Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Irma’s insights

February 13, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: A Deep Dive into H-1B SponsorshipRead more

Video

U.S. Travel Ban Will Be Lifted November 8th, 2021 | #MobilityMinuteRead more

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