María Inés Menvielle

Country Manager

María Inés Menvielle

María Inés Menvielle
María Inés Menvielle
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María Inés Menvielle

Countries / Territories

  • ArgentinaArgentina
  • UruguayUruguay

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Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

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[email protected]

T:+54 (11) 51996109

Fragomen in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Fragomen in Montevideo, Uruguay

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

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Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

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Email

[email protected]

T:+54 (11) 51996109

Fragomen in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Fragomen in Montevideo, Uruguay

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+54 (11) 51996109

Fragomen in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Fragomen in Montevideo, Uruguay

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

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María is a Country Manager at Immigration Specialists S.R.L (Fragomen’s affiliate in Argentina) and leads the firm's operations in Uruguay, where she counsels clients on Argentine immigration law with a focus on corporate immigration matters.

María is an Argentine attorney and has more than 10 years of experience with immigration and mobility matters. She has experience supporting high-volume immigration programs for multinational companies in various industries, including technology, mining and agriculture.

Prior to joining Fragomen, María worked at the largest law firm in Argentina, where she handled a wide range of corporate immigration matters and helped clients to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. She also worked at the Ministry of Science, Technology and Productive Innovation, where she was responsible for mobility aspects of international projects.

María has volunteered with Blue Rose Compass (BRC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving young refugees the opportunity to develop their talents and become agents of change.

María speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Universidad Champagnat, Law Degree, 2013
  • Università degli Studi di Udine, M.A., 2009
  • University Degree, 2009

More from María

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026.” Fragomen, Webinar, 19 November 2025.

Speaker, “LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel Edition.” Fragomen, Webinar, 29 April 2025.

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

Speaker, “Employee Mobility and Family Migration: What HR Executives Need to Know.” Employment Law Alliance, webinar, May 22, 2019.

Speaker, “Immigration 101: Rules, Regulations and Reality.” Employment Law Alliance, webinar, March 26, 2019.

Speaker, “Seminario Ejecutivos Globales and Régimen de Expatriados.” CEDEF, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 27, 2018.

Co-author, “Immigration Compliance in Argentina.” Employment Law Alliance Global Newsletter, 1 August 2018.

Co-author, “The GDPR: A challenge for multinational compliance – An Argentinian perspective.” International Bar Association, 5 April 2018.

Co-author, “Argentina ratificó el Convenio Multilateral Iberoamericano de Seguridad Social y su Acuerdo de Aplicación.” Abogados.com, 12 October 2016.

María’s insights

November 19, 2025 | Meeting

LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Argentina’s Tightened Rules for Travellers Raise Compliance BarRead more

April 29, 2025 | Webinar

LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel EditionRead more
More related insights

María’s insights

November 19, 2025 | Meeting

LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Argentina’s Tightened Rules for Travellers Raise Compliance BarRead more

April 29, 2025 | Webinar

LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel EditionRead more
More related insights

María’s insights

November 19, 2025 | Meeting

LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Argentina’s Tightened Rules for Travellers Raise Compliance BarRead more

April 29, 2025 | Webinar

LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel EditionRead more
More related insights

Countries / Territories

  • ArgentinaArgentina
  • UruguayUruguay

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+54 (11) 51996109

Fragomen in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Fragomen in Montevideo, Uruguay

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

María’s insights

November 19, 2025 | Meeting

LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Argentina’s Tightened Rules for Travellers Raise Compliance BarRead more

April 29, 2025 | Webinar

LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel EditionRead more
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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+54 (11) 51996109

Fragomen in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Fragomen in Montevideo, Uruguay

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

María’s insights

November 19, 2025 | Meeting

LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Argentina’s Tightened Rules for Travellers Raise Compliance BarRead more

April 29, 2025 | Webinar

LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel EditionRead more
More related insights

Share

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Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+54 (11) 51996109

Fragomen in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Immigration Specialists S.R.L.

Av. Corrientes 1464, PISO 17, Oficina 1

Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires C1042

Argentina

Fragomen in Montevideo, Uruguay

Immigration Specialists Uruguay S.A.S.

Plaza Independencia 848 - Piso 1, Oficina 6

Montevideo

Uruguay

María’s insights

November 19, 2025 | Meeting

LATAM Migration Series – Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: Argentina’s Tightened Rules for Travellers Raise Compliance BarRead more

April 29, 2025 | Webinar

LATAM Migration Series – Business Travel EditionRead more
More related insights

Share

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Media mentions

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Partner Bo Cooper discusses the practical considerations facing employers and foreign nationals amid recent changes to green card processing.

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Sponsor Guide: Brazil Family Reunion Visa Essentials

In this video, Partner Diana Quintas discusses how Brazil’s family reunion visa supports long-term international assignments and outlines key eligibility, documentation and compliance considerations for employers and families relocating to Brazil.

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Blog post

Immigration and Employment in Chile: Legal Requirements for Foreign Workers

Attorney María José Clarke explores Chile’s intensified immigration enforcement framework under President José Antonio Kast, examining new employer compliance obligations, work authorization rules for foreign nationals and the legal and financial consequences of unauthorized employment.

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Senior Manager Jonathan Hill examines how the UK's new RAG rating system and stricter compliance metrics could shape universities' approaches to international student recruitment and sponsorship compliance.

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Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda 

Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh and Senior Client Engagement Manager Soraya Driessen examine the European Commission’s EU Inc. proposal and its potential to reshape corporate structures across the EU, highlighting the resulting complexities and unresolved questions for immigration, work authorization and cross-border workforce mobility.

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Video

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Media mentions

The National: Companionship Scheme Addresses Loneliness Among Elderly as UAE Population Ages

Partner Ali Haider discussed how flexible residency pathways, strong infrastructure and access to healthcare are continuing to drive interest among retirees looking to relocate to the UAE.

Learn more

Blog post

Business Immigration After the Midterms (Part 1): What to Expect No Matter What

Partner K. Edward Raleigh analyzes how post‑midterm US business immigration will shift toward heightened enforcement, worker‑protection scrutiny and cross‑agency oversight, urging employers to align hiring practices, sponsorship decisions and documentation with consistent, defensible workforce strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.

Counsel Brian Hunt said employers quickly sought clarity after a USCIS memo on green card adjustment of status raised questions about immigration timelines, work continuity and travel planning.

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Awards

Fragomen named “Law Firm of the Year” for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms™ - Australia

Fragomen is named “Law Firm of the Year” for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms™ - Australia and receives National and Regional Tier 1 rankings in Immigration Law.

Learn more

Media mentions

USA Today: USCIS Green Card Announcement Spurs Confusion. What to Know

Partner Parisa Karaahmet discusses the broad application of a USCIS memo to adjustment of status applicants and notes that H- and L-visa holders may have a somewhat easier burden in demonstrating factors that support favorable discretion.

Learn more

Blog post

Commonwealth Games 2026 Travel Planning: UK ETA Rules for Teams and Fans

Senior Manager Alice Spaull and Associate Stephanie Fitton examine the evolving UK immigration and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for athletes, their support teams and associated guests attending the Commonwealth Games 2026, highlighting key compliance risks and the importance of early travel planning.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg: Trump’s Green-Card Crackdown Sparks Outcry From Confused Lawyers

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the practical considerations facing employers and foreign nationals amid recent changes to green card processing.

Learn more

Video

Sponsor Guide: Brazil Family Reunion Visa Essentials

In this video, Partner Diana Quintas discusses how Brazil’s family reunion visa supports long-term international assignments and outlines key eligibility, documentation and compliance considerations for employers and families relocating to Brazil.

Learn more

Blog post

Immigration and Employment in Chile: Legal Requirements for Foreign Workers

Attorney María José Clarke explores Chile’s intensified immigration enforcement framework under President José Antonio Kast, examining new employer compliance obligations, work authorization rules for foreign nationals and the legal and financial consequences of unauthorized employment.

Learn more

Media mentions

The PIE: New UKVI compliance metrics for universities take effect today

Senior Manager Jonathan Hill examines how the UK's new RAG rating system and stricter compliance metrics could shape universities' approaches to international student recruitment and sponsorship compliance.

Learn more

Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda 

Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh and Senior Client Engagement Manager Soraya Driessen examine the European Commission’s EU Inc. proposal and its potential to reshape corporate structures across the EU, highlighting the resulting complexities and unresolved questions for immigration, work authorization and cross-border workforce mobility.

Learn more

Video

Less Than Two Weeks: FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown | #MobilityMinute

With less than two weeks until the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster outlines important visa and entry considerations for travelers planning to visit the US, Canada and Mexico.

Learn more

Media mentions

The National: Companionship Scheme Addresses Loneliness Among Elderly as UAE Population Ages

Partner Ali Haider discussed how flexible residency pathways, strong infrastructure and access to healthcare are continuing to drive interest among retirees looking to relocate to the UAE.

Learn more

Blog post

Business Immigration After the Midterms (Part 1): What to Expect No Matter What

Partner K. Edward Raleigh analyzes how post‑midterm US business immigration will shift toward heightened enforcement, worker‑protection scrutiny and cross‑agency oversight, urging employers to align hiring practices, sponsorship decisions and documentation with consistent, defensible workforce strategies.

Learn more

Media mentions

Business Insider: Trump’s Green Card Memo Dropped Before a Holiday Weekend. Immigration Lawyers Say Clients Panicked.

Counsel Brian Hunt said employers quickly sought clarity after a USCIS memo on green card adjustment of status raised questions about immigration timelines, work continuity and travel planning.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen named “Law Firm of the Year” for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms™ - Australia

Fragomen is named “Law Firm of the Year” for Immigration Law by Best Law Firms™ - Australia and receives National and Regional Tier 1 rankings in Immigration Law.

Learn more

Media mentions

USA Today: USCIS Green Card Announcement Spurs Confusion. What to Know

Partner Parisa Karaahmet discusses the broad application of a USCIS memo to adjustment of status applicants and notes that H- and L-visa holders may have a somewhat easier burden in demonstrating factors that support favorable discretion.

Learn more

Blog post

Commonwealth Games 2026 Travel Planning: UK ETA Rules for Teams and Fans

Senior Manager Alice Spaull and Associate Stephanie Fitton examine the evolving UK immigration and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for athletes, their support teams and associated guests attending the Commonwealth Games 2026, highlighting key compliance risks and the importance of early travel planning.

Learn more
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