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Jake is an Associate at Fragomen’s Boston office, where he handles an array of immigrant and nonimmigrant matters. He has experience advising clients on immigration case strategies and managing large, complex caseloads for multinational companies in various industries, including finance, banking, investment management, architecture, hospitality, engineering, enterprise software, international grantmaking and research, and biotechnology. Jake also has experience advising clients on the distinctive immigration requirements for O-1 and EB-1A Extraordinary Ability petitions, as well as EB-1C Multinational Manager applications. Jake has in-depth experience advising on the distinctive immigration requirements of colleges and universities and works on behalf of professors and researchers to secure EB-1 Outstanding Professor/Researcher Visas and, when appropriate, National Interest and J-1 Waivers. Additionally, he advises investors, entrepreneurs and startup companies on comprehensive immigration strategies to remain competitive and at the top of their respective fields.

Prior to his current role, Jake served as a Summer Associate and Associate at Fragomen’s New York office, as well as a Judicial Extern with the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District in Los Angeles, California under the honorable Sandy R. Kriegler (Ret.). Jake has a Certificate of Advanced Study in Intercultural Negotiation and Mediation, as well as a Certificate in International and Comparative Law from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.

Jake’s pro bono experience includes representing individuals seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and asylum.

Education

  • Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 2018
  • Western Michigan University, B.A., 2014

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed among “Rising Stars,” Super Lawyers New York, 2021

Recipient, CALI Excellence Award for the Highest Grade in Comparative Private Law, Tulane University Law School, 2018

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Post-Docs.” Fragomen and Interstride, 22 October 2025.

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Residents, Fellows and Physicians.” Fragomen and Interstride, Webinar, 23 September 2025.

Speaker, “Passports & Pitch Side: Footballers on the Move (Part2).” FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, Podcast, 23 May 2025.

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Business Students, Investors & Entrepreneurs.” Interstride, Webinar, 13 June 2024.

Speaker, “Understanding J-1 Waivers – Key Concepts and Principles.” Interstride, Webinar, 15 August 2023.

Speaker, “National Interest Waivers – An Intriguing Green Card Option.” Interstride, Webinar, 8 August 2023.

Speaker, “STEM Enhancements for International Students & Graduates.” 2022 NAFSA Region XI Conference, Manchester, New Hampshire, 20 October 2022.

Speaker, “Athletes, Day Traders and Influencers: Easy Money or Compliance Issue?” 2022 NAFSA Region XI Conference, Manchester, New Hampshire, 19 October 2022.

Speaker, “Professional Development Series: Immigration 101: An In-Depth Introduction to Temporary Work Visas.” Tulane University, Webinar, 31 August 2022.

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Athletes, Performers and Entertainers.” Interstride, Webinar, 15 June 2022.

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Professors & Researchers.” Interstride, Webinar, 17 March 2022.

Co-Author, “The Corporate Immigration Review - Edition 10 - United States.” The Law Reviews, June 2020.

Co-Author, “Employer Worksite Compliance Obligation: An Overview (Updated November 2019).” PLI: Basic Immigration Law 2020: Business, Family, Naturalization and Related Areas, February 2020.

Author, “Human Rights v. National Security & Sovereignty.” Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law, 2017.

Jake’s insights

December 5, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Athletes & EntertainersRead more

November 25, 2025 | Video

Vuvuzelas, Visas and Victory - Moving Football Across Africa | #FragomenFC - Ep. 12Read more

October 22, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Post-DocsRead more
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Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Athletes & EntertainersRead more

November 25, 2025 | Video

Vuvuzelas, Visas and Victory - Moving Football Across Africa | #FragomenFC - Ep. 12Read more

October 22, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Post-DocsRead more
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Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Athletes & EntertainersRead more

November 25, 2025 | Video

Vuvuzelas, Visas and Victory - Moving Football Across Africa | #FragomenFC - Ep. 12Read more

October 22, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Post-DocsRead more
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December 5, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Athletes & EntertainersRead more

November 25, 2025 | Video

Vuvuzelas, Visas and Victory - Moving Football Across Africa | #FragomenFC - Ep. 12Read more

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December 5, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Athletes & EntertainersRead more

November 25, 2025 | Video

Vuvuzelas, Visas and Victory - Moving Football Across Africa | #FragomenFC - Ep. 12Read more

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December 5, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Immigration Options for Athletes & EntertainersRead more

November 25, 2025 | Video

Vuvuzelas, Visas and Victory - Moving Football Across Africa | #FragomenFC - Ep. 12Read more

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