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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

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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

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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

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

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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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T:+1 857 305 4467

F:+1 617 226 4561

Boston, MA

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100 High St, 3rd Floor

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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Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

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Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

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Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

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Partner Charles Johanes contributes to Global Mobility Lawyer’s Guide to Global Immigration

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People Management: What the UK’s Industrial Strategy and Immigration Reforms Mean for Employers

Partner Rajiv Naik examines how the UK’s industrial strategy and immigration reforms will reshape talent access and create new opportunities for HR and mobility teams.

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Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

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Partner Charles Johanes contributes to Global Mobility Lawyer’s Guide to Global Immigration

Partner Charles Johanes contributed insights to the Australia section of a global immigration and mobility guide.

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Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Employers

Pittsburgh Managing Partner Alex Castrodale and Associate Adam Teets highlight the need for US employers to prepare for unannounced immigration compliance checks.

Learn more

Blog post

From Ground Staff to Game Day: UK Skilled Worker Visa Changes in 2025 and the Impact on the Hidden Workforce in Sports Sector

Associates Stephanie Fitton and Halil Kaya and Paralegal Marcus Alexander Lang-Rawlings discuss how UK changes to the Skilled Worker visa in 2025 are reshaping sports sector employment.

Learn more

Blog post

Talent & Policy: Navigating Career Beginnings and Hiring Challenges in Singapore

Assistant Business Immigration Managers Jeszel Panistante-Cabral, Elsie Lim and Nellanie Quimson explore the complexities young professionals face entering the workforce and the evolving hiring landscape in Singapore.

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In this video, we share an overview of Fragomen's posted worker compliance solutions.

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