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K. Edward Raleigh
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Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
1101 15th St NW STE 700
Washington DC 20005
United States
Eddie represents employers in immigration investigations, enforcement actions and litigation. As Fragomen’s trial lawyer, he has defended companies before the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor. His courtroom experience gives him practical insight to help employers anticipate government scrutiny and respond effectively when disputes arise.
Eddie works with companies ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to startups, with significant experience in the meatpacking and food processing sector—one of the industries most frequently targeted for immigration enforcement. He also advises clients in technology, finance, healthcare, energy, manufacturing and professional services. This breadth of experience enables him to design compliance strategies that address industry-specific risks while supporting broader workforce needs.
He also serves as the compliance partner for several of Fragomen’s largest client relationships, including major technology companies. In this role, he helps manage complex, high-volume immigration programs and works directly with in-house legal, compliance and HR leadership to align immigration with business priorities and risk management. His practice spans I-9 and E-Verify compliance, labor condition application (LCA) audits, visa sponsorships and permanent residence programs—building frameworks that withstand government scrutiny while enabling workforce mobility at scale.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude , 2011
- Washington College, B.A., cum laude , 2008
More from K. Edward
Admissions
Bar Admissions: District of Columbia; Pennsylvania; Maryland
Court Admissions: U.S. Court of Appeals, Armed Forces; U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and Third Circuit; U.S. Court of Federal Claims; U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Recipient, Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Trial Advocacy Award, International Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2011
Professional accomplishments
Member, American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Member, Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Experience
Eddie has represented many companies and high net worth individuals in litigation and investigations, including multinational corporations, government contractors, C-Suite executives, accountants, banks, doctors and entertainers.
In addition to his substantial litigation experience, Eddie has conducted internal investigations and represented companies in enforcement matters, including:
- Labor Department H-1B investigations
- Homeland Security investigations into the employment of unauthorized workers and associated corporate criminality
- Immigration fraud, smuggling and harboring investigations
- Civil and criminal forfeiture investigations and proceedings
- Civil and criminal False Claims Act violation investigations, including civil investigative demands
- Justice Department inquiries into violations of the antidiscrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act
- Government investigations into violations of U.S. securities laws, including Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, healthcare regulations and anti-money laundering rules
Outside of litigation, Eddie has advised clients on the programmatic aspects of their global mobility programs. Representative work includes:
- Reassessing degree requirements for certain positions due to the changing nature of education
- Understanding the implications of Executive Orders affecting federal contractors’ use of temporary visa programs
- Assessing the compliance risk of the Justice and Labor Departments’ settlement agreements with a private entity and their effect on the compliance analysis by other entities
- Evaluating and advising on responding to COVID-19 related shutdowns and slowdowns
Publications and lectures
Quoted, “Trump’s New H-1B Visa Reality for Indians: Unpredictable Costs, Tougher Odds and Greater Risks.” Times of India, 20 August 2026.
Speaker, “Child & Youth Labor Risk: From Enforcement to Remediation.” LRQA, Webinar, 2 June 2026.
Speaker, “Roundtable 2: Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Talent Mobility Risk in a More Complex Workforce Era.” People 1st| USA, Jersey City, NJ, 27 May 2026.
Speaker, “Roundtable: Are You as Compliant as You Think? Rethinking LCA and PERM as Enterprise Risk.” GME Live | Americas 2026, 27 May 2026.
Quoted, “What to Know About the Trump Administration’s Green Card Policy.” The Wall Street Journal, 26 May 2026.
Speaker, “Navigating the Rise in Immigration Related Site Visits.” Worldwide Employee Relocation Council (WERC), Webinar, 26 March 2026.
Quoted, “H-1B programme braces for new rules and uncertainty in 2026.” Lexology Pro, 6 January 2026.
Quoted, “New H-1B visa rules upgrade some lottery applicants — and squeeze out others.” Business Insider, 19 December 2025.
Quoted, “Firms Ensuring H-1B Workers in US to Avoid New Fee, Says Top Immigration Lawyer.” New India Abroad, 8 December 2025.
Quoted, “Labor Department Expands H-1B Oversight, Tests Enforcement Power.” Bloomberg Law, 2 December 2025.
Speaker, “Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement Era.” Fragomen, 5 November 2025.
Speaker, “H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do Next.” Fragomen, Webinar, 30 October 2025.
Speaker, Philadelphia Area Relocation Council (PARC) Fall Summit 2025, Philadelphia, PA, 9 October 2025.
Speaker, “From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B Employers.” Fragomen, Webinar, 7 October 2025.
Speaker, “U.S. Immigration.” Global 25 Industry Vertical, Webinar, 7 October 2025.
Speaker, “Recent Proclamation & New U.S. Regulatory and Enforcement Initiatives.” Fragomen, Webinar, 30 September 2025.
Speaker, “Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy Options.” Fragomen, Webinar, 17 September 2025.
Contributor, “Episode 21 – From Chaos to Clarity: Rethinking Talent Management.” GME TV | Leaders LIVE!, 4 September 2025.
Co-author, “Grappling With Workforce-Related Immigration Enforcement.” Law360, 30 July 2025.
Speaker, “Business Briefing: The Future of Global Labour Mobility.” BritishAmerican Business, London, UK, 3 June 2025.
Speaker, “Navigating Evolving Immigration Enforcement – What Educational Institutions Need to Know.” Fragomen, Webinar, 30 April 2025.
Speaker, “The Future of Managing Foreign Talent in the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem.” Fragomen, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 10 April 2025.
Speaker, “Understanding and Addressing New Immigration Challenges and Opportunities.” NetExpat and Fragomen, Webinar, 3 April 2025.
Speaker, “Are You Prepared? Key U.S. Immigration Compliance Updates for Employers.” Fragomen, Webinar, 24 March 2025.
Speaker, “Immigration Breakfast Briefing.” Fragomen, Los Angeles, CA, 5 March 2025.
Speaker, “Episode 16: The Impact of The New US Administration On Global Talent Mobility.” GME TV | Leaders LIVE!, Webinar, 6 February 2025.
Speaker, “Policy Shifts in the U.S.: What Immigration, Tariffs and Trade Mean for Global Business (Part II).” Fragomen, Webinar, 6 February 2025.
Speaker, “Immigration Policy Shift: What the Trump Administration Means for Global Companies and Talent (Part III).” Fragomen, Webinar, 23 January 2025.
Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast Series - Policy Shifts in the U.S.: What Immigration, Tariffs, and Trade Mean for Global Business.” Fragomen, Webinar, 19 November 2024.
Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast Series - The Impact of the Incoming Trump Administration on You and Your Employees (Part II).” Fragomen, Webinar, 13 November 2024.
Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast Series - Harris vs. Trump: Key Differences in Immigration Policy (Part I).” Fragomen, Webinar, 17 October 2024.
Speaker, “Ballots and Borders: Navigating Geopolitical Change and the Evolving Immigration Landscape.” Fragomen’s EMEA HR and Mobility Conference 2024, Hertfordshire, UK, 27 September 2024.
Speaker, “Another New Normal? Anticipating the Political and Processing Bumps in Business Travel.” Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) 2024 Convention, Atlanta, GA, 23 July 2024.
Speaker, “GME TV | Leaders Live!: Elections Follow-up.” Global Mobility Executive, Webinar, 11 July 2024.
Speaker, “GME TV | Leaders Live!: Talent Beyond Boundaries & Election Special.” Global Mobility Executive, Webinar, 27 June 2024.
Speaker, “GME TV | Leaders Live!: Strategies for Talent Management in Today's Volatile Environment.” Global Mobility Executive, Webinar, 21 March 2024.
Speaker, “Immigration Compliance for U.S. Conferences and Business Events 2.0.” GBTA Chicago Quarter 1 Meeting, Rosemont, IL, 5 March 2024.
Speaker, “Making the Case: Advocating for International Visa and Immigration Compliance in Your Travel Program.” GBTA Convention 2023, Dallas, TX, 15 August 2023.
Interviewed, “Interview with K. Edward Raleigh.” GBTA TV, 13 August 2023.
Speaker, “Visa and Mobility Compliance.” GBTA Chicago Chapter, March 2023.
Co-author, “Cos. Should Prepare For Harsher H-1B Program Enforcement.” Law360, 7 October 2020.
Co-author, “The Blunt H-1B Instrument Hidden in Trump Orders.” Law360, 26 August 2020.
Speaker, “Recent Trends in Criminal Enforcement.” 2019 AILA Fall CLE Conference: Worksite Compliance and Enforcement, 13 September 2019.
Speaker, “Compliance Considerations Under Trump’s Buy American, Hire American Policy.” Webinar, 24 July 2019.
Speaker, “Navigating the Current Enforcement Landscape.” 2018 Council for Global Immigration Symposium, Arlington, VA, June 2018.
Author, “Limited Mail and Wire Fraud’s Scope.” American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Magazine, Vol. 31, No. 4, Winter 2017.
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