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Michael is an experienced attorney and Immigration Supervisor at Fragomen’s Costa Rica office with more than a decade of immigration experience. He provides tailored legal solutions to individuals and families relocating to Costa Rica as investors, retirees, fixed-income residents or digital nomads. His approach is client-centered, combining legal precision with strategic guidance to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant processes. He is recognized for offering personalized, practical, empathetic support that addresses not only legal requirements but also the personal dynamics of relocation. He also supports multinational companies with immigration compliance, corporate accreditation and work permits for foreign executives and their families.

Michael has accumulated invaluable experience throughout his career, including key roles such as an intern in the Refugee Unit of the Directorate General of Immigration, as well as a paralegal in the Supreme Court of Justice. As an attorney, he played a pivotal role as the head of the immigration law department at one of Costa Rica’s most prestigious law firms.

Michael speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • University of Costa Rica, LL.M., 2018
  • University of Costa Rica, LL.B., 2016

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Bar Admissions: Costa Rica

Experience

Structured comprehensive immigration strategies from the ground up for numerous international companies, expediting processes and obtaining work permits for employees and their families.

Publications and lectures

Author, “Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado Residency.” Fragomen, 16 March 2026.

Author, “Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and Options.” Fragomen, 9 September 2025.

Michael’s insights

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

Michael’s insights

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

Michael’s insights

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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  • Costa RicaCosta Rica

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T:+506 4404 4030

F:+506 2228 9000

Fragomen in San José, Costa Rica

Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

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

San José

Costa Rica

Michael’s insights

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

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

San José

Costa Rica

Michael’s insights

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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Fragomen Costa Rica Immigration Services LLC Ltda.

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

San José

Costa Rica

Michael’s insights

March 16, 2026 | Blog post

Costa Rica Retirement Visa: Application and Requirements for Pensionado ResidencyRead more

September 9, 2025 | Blog post

Costa Rica Investment Residency Explained: Requirements and OptionsRead more

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Fragomen Wins 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs for Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management and Thought Leadership

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Fragomen Wins 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs for Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management and Thought Leadership

Fragomen is recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs, including Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider and Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year for the Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026.

Learn more

Blog post

Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Visas

German Visa Risks: What Past Unauthorised Employment Means for Your Visa Application

Manager Dr. Adela Schmidt explains how German authorities assess past travel and business activities and why suspected unauthorized work during prior visits can lead to visa refusals and temporary entry bans.

Learn more

Podcast

Why Strategy Matters Now: Inside the Center for Strategy and Applied Insights

Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah Rogal discuss the mission of Fragomen’s Center for Strategy and Applied Insights and how it helps organizations and governments navigate evolving immigration policy and global talent mobility challenges.

Learn more

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Fragomen and Papaya Global Launch Strategic Partnership to Streamline Global Mobility and Compliance

Fragomen and Papaya Global announce a strategic partnership combining workforce technology and immigration capabilities to help organizations simplify global mobility, enhance compliance and manage cross-border workforces through a more integrated, technology-enabled approach.

Learn more

Video

Understanding Immigration in Latin America: Residency Options and Citizenship Pathways

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how Latin America’s evolving immigration landscape offers accessible and flexible residence pathways for foreign nationals, highlighting key visa options, regional trends and the growing role of digital modernization across the region.

Learn more

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Partner Kevin Miner discusses how proposed H-1B salary threshold increases may raise employer costs and influence hiring strategies for specialized talent across industries.

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