Important Updates
Important Updates
January 13, 2026 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Golden Visa Program Introduced
January 14, 2026 | VenezuelaLatin America/Venezuela: Immigration Policy Developments Affecting Venezuelan Nationals
January 14, 2026 | 🌐Minimum Salary Changes Announced
January 14, 2026 | 🌐Worldwide/Ukraine: Temporary Protection Status - Country-Specific Updates
January 13, 2026 | BangladeshBangladesh: Non-Business or Employment Visa Issuance for Indian Nationals Suspended
January 13, 2026 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Golden Visa Program Introduced
January 14, 2026 | VenezuelaLatin America/Venezuela: Immigration Policy Developments Affecting Venezuelan Nationals
January 14, 2026 | 🌐Minimum Salary Changes Announced
January 14, 2026 | 🌐Worldwide/Ukraine: Temporary Protection Status - Country-Specific Updates
January 13, 2026 | BangladeshBangladesh: Non-Business or Employment Visa Issuance for Indian Nationals Suspended
January 13, 2026 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Golden Visa Program Introduced
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
Leonardo Carvallo Donoso

Partner

Leonardo Carvallo Donoso

Leonardo Carvallo Donoso
Leonardo Carvallo Donoso
  • People

Partner

Leonardo Carvallo Donoso

Countries / Territories

  • ChileChile
  • UruguayUruguay
  • ArgentinaArgentina

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+562 2 387 0500

Santiago

Servicios Migratorios Chile

Nueva York N°9, piso 18

Santiago

Chile

Montevideo

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Buenos Aires

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+562 2 387 0500

Santiago

Servicios Migratorios Chile

Nueva York N°9, piso 18

Santiago

Chile

Montevideo

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Buenos Aires

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+562 2 387 0500

Santiago

Servicios Migratorios Chile

Nueva York N°9, piso 18

Santiago

Chile

Montevideo

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Buenos Aires

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

Leonardo is a Chilean attorney and Partner with Servicios Migratorios Chile, Limitada (Fragomen’s affiliate in Chile), Immigration Specialists S.R.L. (Fragomen’s affiliate in Argentina) and recently, Immigration Specialists S.A.S. (Fragomen’s affiliate in Uruguay). He has more than 22 years of immigration and corporate law experience. His practice focuses on counseling corporations seeking to transfer executives into Chile, Argentina and Uruguay. This involves designing comprehensive and legally compliant immigration strategies that adapt not only to the corporation’s needs, but also to the constant changes in the migratory context all while providing high quality customer service. He also ensures that affiliate offices adhere to Fragomen protocols and standards. Leonardo regularly publishes on immigration issues and is a frequent keynote speaker at Chilean universities.

Leonardo speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • Universidad de los Andes, PGDip, 2011
  • Universidad del Desarrollo, Master of Law, 2010
  • Universidad Finis Terrae, M.B.A, 2006
  • Universidad Finis Terrae, B.L., 2001

More from Leonardo

Professional accomplishments

Member, Chilean Bar Association

Member, Chilean Chamber of Commerce

Member, Colegio De Abogados De Chile A.G. (Chilean Lawyers School A.G.)

Experience

Provided legal assistance to the Curacavi municipality in Chile, including advice on immigration policy. He also acted as their prosecutor for administrative inquiries.

Actively participated in the program “Jóvenes al Servicio de Chile” (Young People In Service To Chile), which provided an assessment to Chilean congressional representatives and senators in law projects and rulings. Specifically, he participated in the development of laws regarding transparency and compliance in public acquisitions.

Leonardo’s insights

August 6, 2025 | Blog post

Chile: Preparing for Possible Revocation of US ESTA EligibilityRead more

March 19, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Chile Webcast: Two Years Later – Updated Immigration Law in ChileRead more

Leonardo’s insights

August 6, 2025 | Blog post

Chile: Preparing for Possible Revocation of US ESTA EligibilityRead more

March 19, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Chile Webcast: Two Years Later – Updated Immigration Law in ChileRead more

Leonardo’s insights

August 6, 2025 | Blog post

Chile: Preparing for Possible Revocation of US ESTA EligibilityRead more

March 19, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Chile Webcast: Two Years Later – Updated Immigration Law in ChileRead more

Countries / Territories

  • ChileChile
  • UruguayUruguay
  • ArgentinaArgentina

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+562 2 387 0500

Santiago

Servicios Migratorios Chile

Nueva York N°9, piso 18

Santiago

Chile

Montevideo

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Buenos Aires

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Connect via Linkedin

Leonardo’s insights

August 6, 2025 | Blog post

Chile: Preparing for Possible Revocation of US ESTA EligibilityRead more

March 19, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Chile Webcast: Two Years Later – Updated Immigration Law in ChileRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+562 2 387 0500

Santiago

Servicios Migratorios Chile

Nueva York N°9, piso 18

Santiago

Chile

Montevideo

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Buenos Aires

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Connect via Linkedin

Leonardo’s insights

August 6, 2025 | Blog post

Chile: Preparing for Possible Revocation of US ESTA EligibilityRead more

March 19, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Chile Webcast: Two Years Later – Updated Immigration Law in ChileRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+562 2 387 0500

Santiago

Servicios Migratorios Chile

Nueva York N°9, piso 18

Santiago

Chile

Montevideo

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Buenos Aires

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Connect via Linkedin

Leonardo’s insights

August 6, 2025 | Blog post

Chile: Preparing for Possible Revocation of US ESTA EligibilityRead more

March 19, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Chile Webcast: Two Years Later – Updated Immigration Law in ChileRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Wage-Weighted H-1Bs Will End “Level Playing Field”

Partner Bo Cooper explains the impact of wage‑weighted selection on H‑1B registration and compliance.

Learn more

Media mentions

Lexology Pro: H-1B Programme Braces for New Rules and Uncertainty in 2026

Partner K. Edward Raleigh highlights how recent H-1B changes are shaping employer compliance strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Irish Times: Number of Work Permits Issued Last Year Drops by Almost a Quarter

Practice Leader Colm Collins explains that processing delays, shifting demand in information and communication technology (ICT) and renewal cycles contributed to last year’s drop in work permit approvals.

Learn more

Media mentions

Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Canada's Immigration System Is Reaching a Breaking Point: Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association

Partner Rick Lamanna examines current pressures on Canada’s immigration system, including processing delays, reduced admissions and policy uncertainty and the implications for applicants and employers.

Learn more

Blog post

Employer of Record and Body Leasing in Switzerland: Compliance Risks and Key Updates

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines how Swiss authorities assess Employer of Record and body-leasing models, highlighting key compliance risks, licensing requirements and a regulatory update affecting EU and EFTA nationals effective 1 January 2026.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Cudzoziemców też chroni konstytucja

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how courts in Poland are reinforcing timely processing and constitutional protections for foreigners.

Learn more

Fragomen news

2025年12月 アメリカ移民法ダイジェストLearn more

Fragomen news

Cosmina Morariu Named Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Canadian PracticeLearn more

Blog post

Ireland Employment Permits Update: 2026 Salary Threshold Changes for Graduate Hiring

Immigration Manager Alice Heron examines Ireland’s updated employment permit salary thresholds taking effect in March 2026, including the reintroduction of graduate-specific Minimum Annual Remuneration bands and what these changes mean for employers planning graduate recruitment in 2026 and 2027.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsLearn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: New H-1B Rule Pushes Employers to Rethink Workforce Options

Partner Jill Bloom explains how the new wage-based H-1B selection rule may influence hiring decisions and prompt employers to reassess workforce planning and explore alternative visa options.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Immigration Lawyers Say the H-1B Chaos Is Forcing Tough Business Calls

Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how companies are rethinking their H-1B strategies amid evolving policies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Wage-Weighted H-1Bs Will End “Level Playing Field”

Partner Bo Cooper explains the impact of wage‑weighted selection on H‑1B registration and compliance.

Learn more

Media mentions

Lexology Pro: H-1B Programme Braces for New Rules and Uncertainty in 2026

Partner K. Edward Raleigh highlights how recent H-1B changes are shaping employer compliance strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Irish Times: Number of Work Permits Issued Last Year Drops by Almost a Quarter

Practice Leader Colm Collins explains that processing delays, shifting demand in information and communication technology (ICT) and renewal cycles contributed to last year’s drop in work permit approvals.

Learn more

Media mentions

Canadian Lawyer Magazine: Canada's Immigration System Is Reaching a Breaking Point: Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association

Partner Rick Lamanna examines current pressures on Canada’s immigration system, including processing delays, reduced admissions and policy uncertainty and the implications for applicants and employers.

Learn more

Blog post

Employer of Record and Body Leasing in Switzerland: Compliance Risks and Key Updates

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines how Swiss authorities assess Employer of Record and body-leasing models, highlighting key compliance risks, licensing requirements and a regulatory update affecting EU and EFTA nationals effective 1 January 2026.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Cudzoziemców też chroni konstytucja

Partner Karolina Schiffter discusses how courts in Poland are reinforcing timely processing and constitutional protections for foreigners.

Learn more

Fragomen news

2025年12月 アメリカ移民法ダイジェストLearn more

Fragomen news

Cosmina Morariu Named Managing Partner of Fragomen’s Canadian PracticeLearn more

Blog post

Ireland Employment Permits Update: 2026 Salary Threshold Changes for Graduate Hiring

Immigration Manager Alice Heron examines Ireland’s updated employment permit salary thresholds taking effect in March 2026, including the reintroduction of graduate-specific Minimum Annual Remuneration bands and what these changes mean for employers planning graduate recruitment in 2026 and 2027.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces 2026 Partner Class and Counsel ElevationsLearn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: New H-1B Rule Pushes Employers to Rethink Workforce Options

Partner Jill Bloom explains how the new wage-based H-1B selection rule may influence hiring decisions and prompt employers to reassess workforce planning and explore alternative visa options.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Immigration Lawyers Say the H-1B Chaos Is Forcing Tough Business Calls

Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how companies are rethinking their H-1B strategies amid evolving policies.

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

© 2026 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.