Important Updates
Important Updates
December 12, 2025 | PolandPoland: Extensive Reforms Include Digital-Only Rule for Residence Permits and Work Permit Exemption Restrictions
December 12, 2025 | BelgiumBelgium: Shortage Occupation List Updates in Wallonia and Flanders
December 12, 2025 | United States, United KingdomLeading Britain's Conversation: The US Wants to Review Your Instagram Stories - Just in Time for the World Cup
December 12, 2025 | 🌐Minimum Salary Changes Announced
December 12, 2025 | United States, New ZealandNewstalk ZB: Explained: Do Prospective Kiwi Tourists to the US Need to Be Careful?
December 12, 2025 | PolandPoland: Extensive Reforms Include Digital-Only Rule for Residence Permits and Work Permit Exemption Restrictions
December 12, 2025 | BelgiumBelgium: Shortage Occupation List Updates in Wallonia and Flanders
December 12, 2025 | United States, United KingdomLeading Britain's Conversation: The US Wants to Review Your Instagram Stories - Just in Time for the World Cup
December 12, 2025 | 🌐Minimum Salary Changes Announced
December 12, 2025 | United States, New ZealandNewstalk ZB: Explained: Do Prospective Kiwi Tourists to the US Need to Be Careful?
December 12, 2025 | PolandPoland: Extensive Reforms Include Digital-Only Rule for Residence Permits and Work Permit Exemption Restrictions
Subscribe
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
    Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationFragomen Consulting EuropeImmigration 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

  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Fragomen Consulting Europe
  • 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
Photo of Justin Pires

Associate

Justin A. Pires

Photo of Justin Pires
Photo of Justin Pires
  • People

Associate

Justin A. Pires

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 235 3509

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 235 3509

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 235 3509

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

Justin is an Associate at Fragomen’s Silicon Valley office, where he assists corporate clients with employment-based immigration matters, particularly the PERM Labor Certification process.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Justin practiced immigration law at a boutique law firm in Boston, where he assisted clients with a wide range of immigration issues, including bond, cancellation of removal, asylum, family immigration, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Violence Against Women Act and naturalization cases.

During law school, Justin served as a Law Clerk at Fragomen’s Boston office, where he assisted with responding to Requests for Evidence and supporting the nonimmigrant visa needs of individual and corporate clients. He also served as a student attorney for the Northeastern University School of Law Immigrant Justice Clinic, where he assisted with obtaining asylum for a client who fled their country due to LGBTQ persecution.

Justin has provided pro bono legal representation to migrant refugee children in asylum and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases.

Justin speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 2020
  • Suffolk University, B.A., 2016

More from Justin

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Boston Bar Association

Mentor, Kids In Need of Defense Mentorship Program

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Sponsoring Employees for Permanent Residence.” Interstride, Webinar, 12 June 2024.

Speaker, “Overview of PERM Labor Certification & Recent Trends in Compliance, Audits & Denials.” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Webinar, 4 April 2023.

Justin’s insights

June 12, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent ResidenceRead more

March 6, 2024 | Video

USCIS Final Rule: Increases to Filing Fees | #MobilityMinuteRead more

July 27, 2023 | Video

Benefits of Applying for United States Citizenship | The Immigration ConversationRead more
More related insights

Justin’s insights

June 12, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent ResidenceRead more

March 6, 2024 | Video

USCIS Final Rule: Increases to Filing Fees | #MobilityMinuteRead more

July 27, 2023 | Video

Benefits of Applying for United States Citizenship | The Immigration ConversationRead more
More related insights

Justin’s insights

June 12, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent ResidenceRead more

March 6, 2024 | Video

USCIS Final Rule: Increases to Filing Fees | #MobilityMinuteRead more

July 27, 2023 | Video

Benefits of Applying for United States Citizenship | The Immigration ConversationRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 235 3509

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Justin’s insights

June 12, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent ResidenceRead more

March 6, 2024 | Video

USCIS Final Rule: Increases to Filing Fees | #MobilityMinuteRead more

July 27, 2023 | Video

Benefits of Applying for United States Citizenship | The Immigration ConversationRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 235 3509

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Justin’s insights

June 12, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent ResidenceRead more

March 6, 2024 | Video

USCIS Final Rule: Increases to Filing Fees | #MobilityMinuteRead more

July 27, 2023 | Video

Benefits of Applying for United States Citizenship | The Immigration ConversationRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 408 235 3509

F:+1 408 919 0615

Silicon Valley, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

2755 Orchard Pkwy

San Jose CA 95134

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Justin’s insights

June 12, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Sponsoring Employees for Permanent ResidenceRead more

March 6, 2024 | Video

USCIS Final Rule: Increases to Filing Fees | #MobilityMinuteRead more

July 27, 2023 | Video

Benefits of Applying for United States Citizenship | The Immigration ConversationRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinute

In the Mobility Minute, Practice Leader Colm Collins outlines upcoming changes to Ireland’s employment permit qualifying criteria and the steps employers should take ahead of the 1 March 2026 implementation.

Learn more

Media mentions

Leading Britain's Conversation: The US Wants to Review Your Instagram Stories - Just in Time for the World Cup

Partner Charlotte Slocombe discusses what travellers to the US under the Visa Waiver Program need to disclose and consider before travelling.

Learn more

Media mentions

Newstalk ZB: Explained: Do Prospective Kiwi Tourists to the US Need to Be Careful?

Counsel Brian Hunt discussed US Customs and Border Protection's proposed changes to the ESTA application process regarding social media and additional personal information.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times of India: The Trump Gold Card: All That Glitters Is Not Gold for Indians

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler explains key considerations for Indian applicants under the new Gold Card program.

Learn more

Video

Apostille vs. Legalisation | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Manager Maja Sugui outlines key legalisation requirements when the Apostille Convention does not apply or when country-specific exceptions exist.

Learn more

Media mentions

Sports Illustrated: 2026 World Cup Visitors to US Set to Face Extreme Social Media Scrutiny

Partner Bo Cooper highlights that visitors to the US under the visa waiver program for the 2026 World Cup could face a more extensive ESTA application process.

Learn more

Media mentions

New India Abroad: Firms Ensuring H-1B Workers in US to Avoid New Fee, Says Top Immigration Lawyer

Partners Aaron Blumberg and K. Edward Raleigh outline how recent US visa policy changes affect H-1B and H-4 workers and how employers are adjusting compliance and work authorization processes.

Learn more

Media mentions

Tagesspiegel: Arbeitskräfte aus dem Nahen Osten: Neue Partnerschaft erleichtert Immigration

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer emphasizes the importance of legal support in helping skilled professionals navigate work-based immigration to Germany.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Expands HPI Visa: What’s New in 2025

The UK expands its High Potential Individual (HPI) visa for 2025, broadening eligibility for global graduates and entrepreneurs while introducing new requirements and application caps

Learn more

Media mentions

The New York Times: US Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the US proposal to expand social media screening for visitors from visa waiver countries and the broader shift it represents in travel vetting.

Learn more

Video

UK Widens Access to the High Potential Individual Visa to Attract the World’s Top Graduate Talent | #MobilityMinute

The latest Mobility Minute features Manager Alex Hood discussing recent updates to the UK’s High Potential Individual route, including expanded university eligibility, a new annual cap and modernized governance measures.

Learn more

Media mentions

International Organisation of Employers: The Gulf Experience: Building a Skilled Workforce in the UAE

Managing Partner for the Middle East and Africa Murtaza Khan discusses how the UAE’s flexible migration policies attract talent and support a competitive labour market.

Learn more

Video

Minimum Annual Remuneration Threshold Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland | #MobilityMinute

In the Mobility Minute, Practice Leader Colm Collins outlines upcoming changes to Ireland’s employment permit qualifying criteria and the steps employers should take ahead of the 1 March 2026 implementation.

Learn more

Media mentions

Leading Britain's Conversation: The US Wants to Review Your Instagram Stories - Just in Time for the World Cup

Partner Charlotte Slocombe discusses what travellers to the US under the Visa Waiver Program need to disclose and consider before travelling.

Learn more

Media mentions

Newstalk ZB: Explained: Do Prospective Kiwi Tourists to the US Need to Be Careful?

Counsel Brian Hunt discussed US Customs and Border Protection's proposed changes to the ESTA application process regarding social media and additional personal information.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times of India: The Trump Gold Card: All That Glitters Is Not Gold for Indians

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler explains key considerations for Indian applicants under the new Gold Card program.

Learn more

Video

Apostille vs. Legalisation | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Manager Maja Sugui outlines key legalisation requirements when the Apostille Convention does not apply or when country-specific exceptions exist.

Learn more

Media mentions

Sports Illustrated: 2026 World Cup Visitors to US Set to Face Extreme Social Media Scrutiny

Partner Bo Cooper highlights that visitors to the US under the visa waiver program for the 2026 World Cup could face a more extensive ESTA application process.

Learn more

Media mentions

New India Abroad: Firms Ensuring H-1B Workers in US to Avoid New Fee, Says Top Immigration Lawyer

Partners Aaron Blumberg and K. Edward Raleigh outline how recent US visa policy changes affect H-1B and H-4 workers and how employers are adjusting compliance and work authorization processes.

Learn more

Media mentions

Tagesspiegel: Arbeitskräfte aus dem Nahen Osten: Neue Partnerschaft erleichtert Immigration

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer emphasizes the importance of legal support in helping skilled professionals navigate work-based immigration to Germany.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Expands HPI Visa: What’s New in 2025

The UK expands its High Potential Individual (HPI) visa for 2025, broadening eligibility for global graduates and entrepreneurs while introducing new requirements and application caps

Learn more

Media mentions

The New York Times: US Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the US proposal to expand social media screening for visitors from visa waiver countries and the broader shift it represents in travel vetting.

Learn more

Video

UK Widens Access to the High Potential Individual Visa to Attract the World’s Top Graduate Talent | #MobilityMinute

The latest Mobility Minute features Manager Alex Hood discussing recent updates to the UK’s High Potential Individual route, including expanded university eligibility, a new annual cap and modernized governance measures.

Learn more

Media mentions

International Organisation of Employers: The Gulf Experience: Building a Skilled Workforce in the UAE

Managing Partner for the Middle East and Africa Murtaza Khan discusses how the UAE’s flexible migration policies attract talent and support a competitive labour market.

Learn more

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
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

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

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

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

© 2025 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.