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Karnig is a Manager and U.S. Attorney in Fragomen’s London office, where he practices in all areas of U.S. business immigration law. He focuses on nonimmigrant visas for treaty traders and investors, intracompany transfers and individuals with extraordinary ability. Karnig also handles permanent residency matters based on employer sponsorship or marriage, including for those currently based outside the U.S. Having practiced U.S. immigration law abroad since 2013, Karnig has a strong background in consular matters, including advising on the loss of U.S. nationality and residency, applying for waivers of inadmissibility for individuals with criminal or other inadmissibilities and consular troubleshooting. He assists a wide range of clients including entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized businesses seeking to expand or transfer key employees to the U.S., as well as U.S. citizens and other individuals based in the UK and the wider EMEA region.

Karnig speaks Armenian and English.

Education

  • London School of Economics and Political Science, MSc (with Merit), 2013
  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., 2007
  • California State University, Northridge, B.A., summa cum laude , 2004

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Bar Admissions: California

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, AILA, Rome District Chapter

Publications and lectures

Interviewed, “U.S. border detentions and ICE raids.” CNN Newsroom, 13 July 2019.

Interviewed, “How Previous Drug Use Can Stop You Getting Into America.” Vice Magazine, 26 June 2019.

Author, “British MPs, drugs and the US.” The Law Society Gazette, 20 June 2019.

Quoted, “New U.S. Visa Rules May Push Foreigners To Censor Their Social-Media Posts.” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 18 June 2019.

Co-author, “New Office L-1A Advanced Issues.” AILA’s Immigration Practice Pointers: Tips for Handling Complex Cases, 13 June 2018.

Quoted, “Michael Gove can visit White House despite cocaine use.” The Times, 11 June 2019.

Quoted, “As row over illegal immigration intensifies, Trump eases hardline policy on skilled workers.” The Telegraph, 24 February 2019.

Quoted, “Britons hit by Trump’s “invisible wall” against legal immigration.” The Telegraph, 30 August 2018.

Author, “If Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed to the US Supreme Court, he will only strengthen Trump’s invisible border wall.” The Independent, 5 September 2018.

Speaker, “London School of Economics Department of International History commencement ceremony.” London School of Economics, London, UK, 11 December 2017.

Interviewed, “World Right Now With Hala Gorani.” CNN International’s The World Right Now, 4 September 2017.

Panelist, “Advanced Panel on the New Office L-1A.” AILA Annual Conference, 23 June 2017.

Panelist, “Trump’s First 50 Days.” London School of Economics, London, UK, 16 March 2017.

Interviewed, “President Trump’s travel ban.” BBC World News, 31 January 2017.

Quoted, “Trump travel ban: Advice for British citizens.” iNews, 30 January 2017.

Panelist, “India: The Business Opportunity.” Indian High Commission, London, UK, 4 July 2016.

Speaker, “4th Annual Emerging Markets HR Summit.” BOC, 13 November 2015.

Author, “Five US Immigration Obstacles Faced by Tech-Based and Startup Companies.” UK Tech News, 8 June 2015.

Karnig’s insights

February 27, 2024 | Blog post

The O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa: The Right Choice for Talent in Creative Industries and Beyond?Read more

Karnig’s insights

February 27, 2024 | Blog post

The O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa: The Right Choice for Talent in Creative Industries and Beyond?Read more

Karnig’s insights

February 27, 2024 | Blog post

The O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa: The Right Choice for Talent in Creative Industries and Beyond?Read more

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February 27, 2024 | Blog post

The O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa: The Right Choice for Talent in Creative Industries and Beyond?Read more

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