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Jeffrey represents more than 200 companies, individuals and organizations, including some of Fragomen’s largest clients. Together, they represent a broad scope of industries, including real estate, hospitality services, retail, entertainment, finance and technology.

With experience spanning two decades in immigration law, he has successfully addressed some of the most challenging issues across the mobility law landscape. He draws on his extensive knowledge to develop and execute innovative solutions in partnership with clients:

  • Corporate clients rely on Jeffrey for strategic and programmatic immigration counsel and global mobility assistance, as well as management of sophisticated immigration policies and programs for immigration programs of various sizes.
  • He provides guidance and support to a diverse clientele with a wide variety of needs, from artists and entertainers to family-based cases, and provides immigration support to individual investors, startups and large multinational Fortune 500 companies. Consequently, he draws from a unique, broad range of experience and a vast repertoire of best practices to deliver novel, bespoke and highly effective solutions in an efficient manner.
  • Jeffrey also serves as the firm’s key liaison with local government offices, including USCIS Field Offices and Support Centers and CBP Port of Entry and Deferred Inspection. Clients rely on his relationships with these offices to achieve their goals.

Jeffrey’s care for the individual at the heart of each immigration journey unites his diverse clientele. He is motivated by the role he plays in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and their families, and particularly enjoys partnering with companies to make his teams a seamless extension of their organizations.

With a passion for helping others, Jeffrey has served as the pro bono representative in Fragomen’s Los Angeles office.

Jeffrey’s care for the individual at the heart of each immigration journey unites his diverse clientele. He is motivated by the role he plays in making a positive impact in the lives of individuals and their families, and particularly enjoys partnering with companies to make his teams a seamless extension of their organizations.

With a passion for helping others, Jeffrey has served as the pro bono representative in Fragomen’s Los Angeles office.

Education

  • Loyola Law School, J.D., 2001
  • University of California, Irvine, B.A., 1997

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: California

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association

Experience

Developed corporate immigration global mobility policies and provides lead immigration counsel to an industry leading technology company and ensured the smooth transfer of subject matter experts, senior managers and executives, and secured permanent residence for its President and CEO.

Provided counsel and management for numerous mergers and acquisitions involving the integration of foreign national employee populations.

Assisted numerous prominent professionals, including: scientists, researchers, artists/entertainers, journalists, directors, editors and models towards obtaining “Extraordinary Ability” and “Outstanding Researcher” classification based on demonstrated international expertise and prominence in their fields.

Represented numerous small and start-up companies, as well as large companies in securing E-1 and E-2 “treaty trader” and “treaty investor” visa status, in such varied fields as medical services, construction, higher education, mobile technology, marketing, film production, fashion/jewelry/clothing, gaming, retail, and corporate services.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Immigration Breakfast Briefing.” Fragomen, Los Angeles, CA, 5 March 2025.

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

Presenter, “Master Series: Keys to Immigration Success - What Every Employer Needs to Know.” Worldwide ERC, Master Series, Los Angeles, CA, June 2018. 

Co-author, “An Uncertain Future: Who are the Dreamers?” Los Angeles Business Journal, 9 October 2017.

Speaker, “Introduction to Corporate Immigration.” Fragomen Symposium of Corporate Immigration Professionals, Los Angeles, CA, January 27, 2016.

Speaker, “Tips and Strategies for Preparing Responses to H-1B, L-1 and O-1 RFEs with Additional Topics Highlighted.” American Immigration Lawyers Association, Los Angeles, CA, October 29, 2015.

Presenter, “Master Series: Keys to Immigration Success - What Every Employer Needs to Know About Immigration into the United States.” Worldwide ERC, Master Series, Los Angeles, CA, 2015. 

Co-author, “A Rising Tide: Navigating the Rules for Immigration Compliance for U.S. Employers.” Los Angeles Business Journal, 20 January 2014. 

Jeffrey’s insights

September 16, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

March 5, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

June 19, 2020 | Video

Satisfactory Departure for Visa Waiver Program TravelersRead more
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March 5, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

June 19, 2020 | Video

Satisfactory Departure for Visa Waiver Program TravelersRead more
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September 16, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

March 5, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

June 19, 2020 | Video

Satisfactory Departure for Visa Waiver Program TravelersRead more
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September 16, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

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Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

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Jeffrey’s insights

September 16, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

March 5, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

June 19, 2020 | Video

Satisfactory Departure for Visa Waiver Program TravelersRead more
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444 South Flower Street, Suite 500

Los Angeles CA 90071

United States

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Jeffrey’s insights

September 16, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

March 5, 2025 | Meeting

Immigration Breakfast Briefing Hosted by Fragomen Los AngelesRead more

June 19, 2020 | Video

Satisfactory Departure for Visa Waiver Program TravelersRead more
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