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Jeff’s practice is informed by his early work managing the immigration challenges and complexities faced by the largest and most influential technology companies. His current focus is on serving hi-tech startups and rapidly growing companies based in Silicon Valley—companies that will become tomorrow’s technology giants.

Businesses experiencing rapid growth—particularly startups and hypergrowth companies—depend on expanding their workforce quickly, efficiently, and decisively. Jeff’s early experience helping Fortune 50 tech enterprises manage the movement of thousands of employees worldwide has proven an invaluable resource for these companies, which rely on him to build nimble, flexible immigration programs and policies that scale up in response to rapidly evolving business objectives, economic conditions and immigration regulations.

Central to this work is his ability to create viable pipelines into the workforce for employees graduating from world-class, U.S.-based educational institutions and the creative application of various visa types to realize this goal. Throughout, Jeff provides clear, effective instruction to clients in the throes of massive growth, helping them manage change and preemptively lay the foundations for future expansion.

Jeff’s personal history lends depth to his consideration for front-line employees working their way through the immigration process. He has lived in Spain, México, Ireland and Belgium, speaks fluent Spanish and is proficient in French, Italian and Portuguese.

A longstanding member of Fragomen’s pro bono committee, Jeff has represented pro bono clients in a wide range of legal matters, including petitions for DACA, asylum, family-based immigration, defense from removal, “U” nonimmigrant visa status, deferred action, humanitarian parole, naturalization and special immigrant juvenile status. He has coordinated complex international pro bono efforts requiring cross-border advocacy.

In 2010, Jeff was recognized for his contribution to Immigration Equality for pro bono support of legislation to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 to recognize sponsorship rights for same-sex couples. In particular, Jeff drafted proposed legislation, Congressional testimony and met with Congressional legal staff to provide immigration insights on various legislative proposals.

Jeff’s personal history lends depth to his consideration for front-line employees working their way through the immigration process. He has lived in Spain, México, Ireland and Belgium, speaks fluent Spanish and is proficient in French, Italian and Portuguese.

A longstanding member of Fragomen’s pro bono committee, Jeff has represented pro bono clients in a wide range of legal matters, including petitions for DACA, asylum, family-based immigration, defense from removal, “U” nonimmigrant visa status, deferred action, humanitarian parole, naturalization and special immigrant juvenile status. He has coordinated complex international pro bono efforts requiring cross-border advocacy.

In 2010, Jeff was recognized for his contribution to Immigration Equality for pro bono support of legislation to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 to recognize sponsorship rights for same-sex couples. In particular, Jeff drafted proposed legislation, Congressional testimony and met with Congressional legal staff to provide immigration insights on various legislative proposals.

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., 2004
  • Santa Clara University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2000
  • Santa Clara University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2000
  • Universidad de Alicante, Spain, 1999
  • ITESM, México, 1998

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Defender of Freedom Award presented by Immigration Equality, 2010

Phi Beta Kappa

Alpha Sigma Nu

Pi Sigma Alpha

Phi Sigma Iota

Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar, Alicante, Spain, 1998-1999

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast; Preparing for Adjustment of Status (AOS) Filing.” Fragomen, Webinar, 13 October 2020.

Speaker, “Vulnerable Petitioners, VAWA & SIJs.” American Immigration Lawyers Association 2012 Annual Conference, July 16, 2012, Nashville, Tennessee.

Author, “‘The New Colossus’: Immigration Remedies for Unaccompanied Minors and Victims of Domestic Violence.” Immigration and Nationality Handbook, 2012-13 Ed.

Speaker, “A Feather in Your Cap: Completing I-129 Forms Correctly.” American Immigration Lawyers Association 2010 Annual Conference, July 2, 2010, National Harbor, Maryland.

Author, “Filing H-1B Petitions Involving Off-Site Employment in the IT Industry: USCIS Guidance & Employer Praxis.” Immigration and Nationality Handbook, 2010-11 Ed.

Speaker, “PERM 101.” AILA New York Chapter, February 11, 2010.

Speaker, “Laying the PERM Foundation: Shuffle, Cut, and Deal the Cards.” American Immigration Lawyers Association 2009 Annual Conference, June 4, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Author, “Weathering the Storm: Filing PERM Applications During a Blizzard of Layoffs.” Immigration and Nationality Handbook, 2009-10 Ed.

Speaker, “PERM 101.” AILA New York Chapter, April 28, 2008.

Author, “The States Confront Immigration.” New York Law Journal, September 25, 2006.

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Silicon Valley

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2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

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Jeffrey’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

January 16, 2024 | Fragomen news

Telemundo 48: San Francisco: ofrecen talleres de ayuda para tramitar la ciudadaníaRead more

September 28, 2023 | Forum

Hiring Strategies for Attracting Global Talent to High Growth CompaniesRead more
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2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

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Jeffrey’s insights

November 5, 2025 | Seminar

Fragomen Silicon Valley: Immigration Breakfast Briefing and Roundtable DiscussionRead more

January 16, 2024 | Fragomen news

Telemundo 48: San Francisco: ofrecen talleres de ayuda para tramitar la ciudadaníaRead more

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Hiring Strategies for Attracting Global Talent to High Growth CompaniesRead more
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2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

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January 16, 2024 | Fragomen news

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