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Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

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With nearly two decades of experience in global immigration law, Leonor currently serves as a Regional Partner in Fragomen’s Costa Rica office. She is a distinguished leader in Latin American immigration matters and assists clients operating in the region with shaping and managing international corporate immigration programs.

Leonor’s experience is deeply rooted in international law and diplomacy, an area she has diligently cultivated throughout her career. She has held various impactful roles in international trade, where she has demonstrated knowledge in negotiating labor-related matters, including as a member of Costa Rica's international trade agreements negotiating team from 2002 to 2005.

Leonor actively participated in the opening of various Fragomen offices, including in Costa Rica (2007), Mexico and Brazil (2013) and the Member Firm Network offices in Chile and Colombia (2015), Peru and Panama (2016), Argentina and Venezuela (2017), Guatemala (2018), Uruguay (2022) and Ecuador (2024).

She oversees Fragomen’s services in the entire Latin America and Caribbean region. She is also a key contributor to the firm’s commitment to knowledge and advocacy, managing offices and assisting in the development of immigration programs for companies and governments across LATAM.

Leonor also supports local companies, particularly multi-Latinas, in developing their immigration programs that rely on her for guidance as they navigate the intricacies of immigration regulation in the region.

Leonor speaks English and Spanish.

She oversees Fragomen’s services in the entire Latin America and Caribbean region. She is also a key contributor to the firm’s commitment to knowledge and advocacy, managing offices and assisting in the development of immigration programs for companies and governments across LATAM.

Leonor also supports local companies, particularly multi-Latinas, in developing their immigration programs that rely on her for guidance as they navigate the intricacies of immigration regulation in the region.

Leonor speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • Tufts University, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, M.A., 2009
  • University of Costa Rica, J.D., Academic Honors , 2002

More from Leonor

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Costa Rica

Awards

Listed in Best Lawyers, Immigration Law, 2014 to 2020

Professional accomplishments

Member, Costa Rican Bar Association

Member, Costa Rican Notary Public Association

Member, International Bar Association (IBA)

Member, Women in a Legal World (WLW)

Member, Young President’s Organization, Costa Rica Chapter

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Fragomen Roundtable featuring Permits Foundation and AmCham Costa Rica.” Fragomen, San Jose, Costa Rica, 13 March 2025.

Quoted, “Para la firma Fragomen la reforma al Poder Judicial genera incertidumbre.” Enfoque Noticias, 18 September 2024.

Quoted, “Empresa de servicios migratorios alerta por riesgos debido a la reforma judicial.” MVS Noticias, 18 September 2024.

Speaker, “Global trends in employment law and HR practice.” International Bar Association Annual Conference Mexico City 2024, Mexico City, Mexico, 17 September 2024.

Speaker, “At the Copa, the Copa America, Part 1.” #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, Podcast, 15 May 2024.

Speaker, “Worldwide Immigration Trends Report Mid-Year Release Update.” Fragomen, Webinar, 12 June 2024.

Speaker, “Fragomen Semiconductor Industry Webcast – Powering The World: The Demand For Talent To Fuel Semiconductor Industry Growth.” Fragomen, 25 October 2023.

Author, “Adapting to Unique Immigration Landscapes.” Country Report by REO Communications: Costa Rica, Page 13, August/September 2023.

Author, “HR in the Age of Remote Work and Digital Nomads: Navigating Talent Shortages and Employee Mobility.” HR Daily Advisor, 20 June 2023.

Speaker, “Fragomen’s Current Global Immigration Landscape.” The Investment Migration Forum 2023, London, UK, 16 May 2023.

Quoted. “Dreaming Of Being a Digital Nomad? Here’s Your Guide to Remote Work Visas.” GIRLBOSS, 3 March 2023.

Author, “El Potencial De La Atracción De Nómadas Digitales.” LEAD University and Cámara de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación, Compendio N.8, Pages 12-13, November 2022.

Speaker, “Fragomen Webcast: Latin America Immigration Trends and Key Themes of Q2 and Q3 2021.” Fragomen, 9 September 2021.

Speaker, “Digital Nomads Mobility Minute.” Fragomen, 6 May 2021.

Speaker, “La Nación y Fragomen le invitan a participar en el Foro Virtual: Nómadas Digitales.”  La Nación, 20 April 2021.

Quoted, “Empresas remozan edificios durante la pandemia para adaptarlos a ‘nueva realidad’.”  La Nación, 6 April 2021.

Author, “Nómadas digitales: un buen negocio.” El Financiero Costa Rica, 25 March 2021.

Author, “Digital nomads in the spotlight.”  La Nación, 12 February 2021.

Speaker, “Creative Client Solutions During COVID-19.” Fragomen Case Study, 2021.

Quoted, “The age of tech has arrived.” Latin America Corporate Counsel Association Panel, 16 December 2020.

Moderator, “Tech talks: the convergence of technology, law and knowledge in the new post-pandemic world.” Latin America Corporate Counsel Association Virtual Summit 2020: Tech Talks, 20 November 2020.

Speaker, “Immigration Snapshot: On the Ground in Latin America.”  Worldwide ERC’s 2020 Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in Latin America, São Paulo, Brazil, 11 November 2020.

Author, “Visa para el teletrabajo y la reactivación económica.” Delfino, 12 July 2020.

Author, “Covid-19 makes immigration policy more important than ever.” Latin Lawyer, 6 July 2020.

Quoted, “How Latin America could benefit from the US' anti-immigration stance.” IDG Connect, 29 May 2019.

Speaker, “Protectionism in the Current Era: An Integral Overview of Political and Legal Trends in Mexico and Latin America.” ABA International Conference, Mexico City, Mexico, 8 November 2018.

Speaker, “Immigration and Tax Bootcamp: Mexico, Peru and Columbia.”  Worldwide ERC’s 2015 Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in Latin America, São Paulo, Brazil, 10 September 2015.

Speaker, “Immigration and Tax Bootcamp: Argentina and Chile.” Worldwide ERC’s 2014 Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in Latin America, São Paulo, Brazil, 3-4 September 2014.

Guest speaker, Inter-American Development Bank (BID/INTAL) Free Trade Agreements Implementation Seminar, Buenos Aires, 2006.

Co-author, Estudios Jurídicos sobre el TLC entre República Dominicana, Centroamérica y Estados Unidos, Asociación para el Estudio Jurídico del TLC con EE.UU., Costa Rica: 2005.

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September 18, 2024 | Forum

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September 18, 2024 | Forum

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[email protected]

T:+506 4105 6502

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San Jose

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Connect via Linkedin

Leonor’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Blog post

2025 LAR and Canada Immigration Trends: Balancing Control and Opportunity Read more

March 13, 2025 | Meeting

Fragomen Roundtable featuring Permits Foundation and AmCham Costa RicaRead more

September 18, 2024 | Forum

Navigating the Complex Global Election Landscape: Impacts on Immigration and the Evolving Role of Global Mobility ExpertsRead more
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F:+506 2228 9000

San Jose

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Connect via Linkedin

Leonor’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Blog post

2025 LAR and Canada Immigration Trends: Balancing Control and Opportunity Read more

March 13, 2025 | Meeting

Fragomen Roundtable featuring Permits Foundation and AmCham Costa RicaRead more

September 18, 2024 | Forum

Navigating the Complex Global Election Landscape: Impacts on Immigration and the Evolving Role of Global Mobility ExpertsRead more
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[email protected]

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F:+506 2228 9000

San Jose

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

Fragomen Building (50 meters East from Plaza Los Laureles), Escazú 327-1260

San José

Costa Rica

Connect via Linkedin

Leonor’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Blog post

2025 LAR and Canada Immigration Trends: Balancing Control and Opportunity Read more

March 13, 2025 | Meeting

Fragomen Roundtable featuring Permits Foundation and AmCham Costa RicaRead more

September 18, 2024 | Forum

Navigating the Complex Global Election Landscape: Impacts on Immigration and the Evolving Role of Global Mobility ExpertsRead more
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