Photo of Jake Minster

Senior Associate

Jake Paul Minster

Photo of Jake Minster
Photo of Jake Minster
  • People

Senior Associate

Jake Paul Minster

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

F:+1 617 226 4561

Fragomen in Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

F:+1 617 226 4561

Fragomen in Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

F:+1 617 226 4561

Fragomen in Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

Jake is a Senior 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

More from Jake

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, “Full-Time.” FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, Podcast, 3 June 2026.

Speaker, “Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown.” Fragomen Mobility Minute, Podcast, 29 May 2026.

Speaker, “Canada: Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game.” FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, Podcast, 2 April 2026.

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

June 3, 2026 | Video

Full-Time | #FragomenFC - Ep.18Read more

May 29, 2026 | Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinuteRead more

April 8, 2026 | Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17Read more
More related insights

Jake’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Video

Full-Time | #FragomenFC - Ep.18Read more

May 29, 2026 | Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinuteRead more

April 8, 2026 | Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17Read more
More related insights

Jake’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Video

Full-Time | #FragomenFC - Ep.18Read more

May 29, 2026 | Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinuteRead more

April 8, 2026 | Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17Read more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

F:+1 617 226 4561

Fragomen in Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

Jake’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Video

Full-Time | #FragomenFC - Ep.18Read more

May 29, 2026 | Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinuteRead more

April 8, 2026 | Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17Read more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

F:+1 617 226 4561

Fragomen in Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

Jake’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Video

Full-Time | #FragomenFC - Ep.18Read more

May 29, 2026 | Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinuteRead more

April 8, 2026 | Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17Read more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

F:+1 617 226 4561

Fragomen in Boston, MA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

100 High St, 3rd Floor

Boston MA 02110

United States

Jake’s insights

June 3, 2026 | Video

Full-Time | #FragomenFC - Ep.18Read more

May 29, 2026 | Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinuteRead more

April 8, 2026 | Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17Read more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Media mentions

Professional Engineering: How to Access International Engineering Talent in a Changing Immigration System

In this article published by Professional Engineering, Senior Manager Nadine Barnole examines how UK engineering employers can continue to access international talent amid growing skills shortages and a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times Brasil CNBC: How Technology is Reshaping Identity Verification Systems

In this Times Brasil CNBC Real Tech interview, Partner Diana Quintas discusses Brazil’s recent visa exemption for Chinese nationals, what it signals for Brazil-China mobility and how technology is helping support more efficient cross-border movement.

Learn more

Podcast

World Refugee Day 2026

In this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi is joined by Lara Dyer, Chief Solutions Officer (Americas) at Talent Beyond Boundaries; Stuart Szabo, CEO and Co-founder of Beacon; and Jessica Turner, Co-founder and CEO of ThriveON, to discuss refugee labour mobility and employment-based pathways for displaced talent.

Learn more

Video

Business Travel to China | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Manager Maja Sugui provides an overview of key visa and compliance considerations for business travelers planning trips to China.

Learn more

Media mentions

Michigan Law’s Law Quadrangle: Christopher Wendt, ’98: At the Intersection of Immigration and Health Care Workers

In this profile published in Michigan Law’s Law Quadrangle, Counsel Christopher Wendt discusses the role of immigration in supporting the US healthcare workforce and expanding access to civil legal aid in Minnesota.

Learn more

Media mentions

WealthBriefing: The End of the Golden Visa?

Director Isobel Neilson discusses how investment migration programs are evolving amid political scrutiny, regulatory reform and shifting priorities, with governments moving toward pathways that emphasise economic contribution, talent and stronger ties to host countries.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Welcomes Christopher Wendt as Counsel

Fragomen welcomes Counsel Christopher Wendt in Minnesota, bringing nearly three decades of immigration law experience, including more than 20 years supporting workforce immigration programs for Mayo Clinic.

Learn more

Media mentions

The ABC: Switzerland is Set to Vote on a Population Cap. Here's Why it's Divided the Nation

Senior Counsel Dr. Anna Boucher discusses Switzerland’s rejected population cap referendum and the role of immigration in supporting workforce and economic stability.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Featured in Global Mobility Lawyer’s 2026 GML Elite

Fragomen has been featured in the 2026 GML Elite, Global Mobility Lawyer’s inaugural guide to leading global mobility teams, highlighting the firm’s global immigration capabilities, international footprint and work supporting multinational clients.

Learn more

Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Die Blaue Karte EU 2026

Partner Marius Tollenaere outlines the key 2026 EU Blue Card changes employers must understand to stay compliant and competitive.

Learn more

Media mentions

STV News: What Can Scots Fans Do if Their US Travel Permits Have Been Revoked?

Partner Charlotte Slocombe explained options available to Scotland fans whose US ESTAs have been denied or revoked ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Learn more

Media mentions

Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Corporate Relocations to the Gulf Retain Appeal

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discusses evolving corporate relocation strategies and sustained demand for moves to the Gulf.

Learn more

Media mentions

Professional Engineering: How to Access International Engineering Talent in a Changing Immigration System

In this article published by Professional Engineering, Senior Manager Nadine Barnole examines how UK engineering employers can continue to access international talent amid growing skills shortages and a rapidly evolving immigration landscape.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times Brasil CNBC: How Technology is Reshaping Identity Verification Systems

In this Times Brasil CNBC Real Tech interview, Partner Diana Quintas discusses Brazil’s recent visa exemption for Chinese nationals, what it signals for Brazil-China mobility and how technology is helping support more efficient cross-border movement.

Learn more

Podcast

World Refugee Day 2026

In this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi is joined by Lara Dyer, Chief Solutions Officer (Americas) at Talent Beyond Boundaries; Stuart Szabo, CEO and Co-founder of Beacon; and Jessica Turner, Co-founder and CEO of ThriveON, to discuss refugee labour mobility and employment-based pathways for displaced talent.

Learn more

Video

Business Travel to China | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Manager Maja Sugui provides an overview of key visa and compliance considerations for business travelers planning trips to China.

Learn more

Media mentions

Michigan Law’s Law Quadrangle: Christopher Wendt, ’98: At the Intersection of Immigration and Health Care Workers

In this profile published in Michigan Law’s Law Quadrangle, Counsel Christopher Wendt discusses the role of immigration in supporting the US healthcare workforce and expanding access to civil legal aid in Minnesota.

Learn more

Media mentions

WealthBriefing: The End of the Golden Visa?

Director Isobel Neilson discusses how investment migration programs are evolving amid political scrutiny, regulatory reform and shifting priorities, with governments moving toward pathways that emphasise economic contribution, talent and stronger ties to host countries.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Welcomes Christopher Wendt as Counsel

Fragomen welcomes Counsel Christopher Wendt in Minnesota, bringing nearly three decades of immigration law experience, including more than 20 years supporting workforce immigration programs for Mayo Clinic.

Learn more

Media mentions

The ABC: Switzerland is Set to Vote on a Population Cap. Here's Why it's Divided the Nation

Senior Counsel Dr. Anna Boucher discusses Switzerland’s rejected population cap referendum and the role of immigration in supporting workforce and economic stability.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Featured in Global Mobility Lawyer’s 2026 GML Elite

Fragomen has been featured in the 2026 GML Elite, Global Mobility Lawyer’s inaugural guide to leading global mobility teams, highlighting the firm’s global immigration capabilities, international footprint and work supporting multinational clients.

Learn more

Media mentions

Deutscher AnwaltSpiegel: Die Blaue Karte EU 2026

Partner Marius Tollenaere outlines the key 2026 EU Blue Card changes employers must understand to stay compliant and competitive.

Learn more

Media mentions

STV News: What Can Scots Fans Do if Their US Travel Permits Have Been Revoked?

Partner Charlotte Slocombe explained options available to Scotland fans whose US ESTAs have been denied or revoked ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Learn more

Media mentions

Arabian Gulf Business Insight: Corporate Relocations to the Gulf Retain Appeal

Partner Abeer Al Husseini discusses evolving corporate relocation strategies and sustained demand for moves to the Gulf.

Learn more
Fragomen.com home
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Search Fragomen.com
  • Our Services
    For EmployersFor IndividualsBy IndustryCase Studies
  • Our Tech & Innovation
  • Our People
  • Our Insights
    Worldwide Immigration Trends ReportsMagellan SeriesImmigration AlertsEventsMedia MentionsFragomen NewsBlogsPodcasts & Videos
  • Spotlights
    Travel and Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastNavigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapCenter for Strategy and Applied InsightsVietnamese ImmigrationView More
  • About Us
    About FragomenOfficesResponsible Business PracticesFirm GovernanceRecognition

Our Services

  • For Employers
  • For Individuals
  • By Industry
  • Case Studies

Our Tech & Innovation

  • Our Approach

Our People

  • Overview / Directory

Our Insights

  • Worldwide Immigration Trends Reports
  • Magellan Series
  • Immigration Alerts
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Fragomen News
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts & Videos

Spotlights

  • Travel and Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Center for Strategy and Applied Insights
  • Vietnamese Immigration
  • View More

About Us

  • About Fragomen
  • Offices
  • Responsible Business Practices
  • Firm Governance
  • Recognition
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Important Updates
Important Updates
June 17, 2026 | United StatesMichigan Law’s Law Quadrangle: Christopher Wendt, ’98: At the Intersection of Immigration and Health Care Workers
June 18, 2026 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Processing Delays Following Ongoing Anti-Corruption Investigations
June 18, 2026 | United KingdomProfessional Engineering: How to Access International Engineering Talent in a Changing Immigration System
June 18, 2026 | BrazilTimes Brasil CNBC: How Technology is Reshaping Identity Verification Systems
June 17, 2026 | IrelandIreland: Stricter Family Sponsorship Requirements
June 17, 2026 | United StatesMichigan Law’s Law Quadrangle: Christopher Wendt, ’98: At the Intersection of Immigration and Health Care Workers
June 18, 2026 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Processing Delays Following Ongoing Anti-Corruption Investigations
June 18, 2026 | United KingdomProfessional Engineering: How to Access International Engineering Talent in a Changing Immigration System
June 18, 2026 | BrazilTimes Brasil CNBC: How Technology is Reshaping Identity Verification Systems
June 17, 2026 | IrelandIreland: Stricter Family Sponsorship Requirements
June 17, 2026 | United StatesMichigan Law’s Law Quadrangle: Christopher Wendt, ’98: At the Intersection of Immigration and Health Care Workers
Subscribe

Stay in touch

Subscribe to receive our latest immigration alerts

Subscribe

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • AI Transparency Statement
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • AI Transparency Statement
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

Contact Us
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Twitter

© 2026 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Please note that the content made available on this site is not intended for visitors / customers located in the province of Quebec, and the information provided is not applicable to the Quebec market. To access relevant information that applies to the Quebec market, please click here.