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Molly helps the world’s largest technology companies develop, manage and refine the structure of their complex immigration policies.

By harmonizing her clients’ immigration challenges with their corporate mission and principles, risk tolerance and available resources, she creates programs that advance their business objectives and maintain the highest standard of employee satisfaction.

Client service is paramount for Molly. She fosters collaborative, long-term relationships with personnel in her clients’ legal departments, government relations groups, mobility departments, and HR and talent acquisition groups, who value her for her accessibility and approachability. Even more important to Molly, however, is the experience of her clients’ front-line employees. Her 100-plus-person team is trained, under her direction, to be exceptionally responsive and solution-oriented, especially in the event of crisis or disruption.

In addition to representing prominent technology enterprises, Molly provides the same knowledge and dedicated service to a range of small and medium clients across industries.

Within Fragomen, Molly serves as a member of the recruiting arm of the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, through which she aids the Committee’s efforts to ensure diversity and equality in the firm’s recruitment and retention initiatives.

Boston area organizations rely on Molly’s unswerving commitment to pro bono and public service, including the Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). She has also provided pro bono legal services at the immigrant family detention centers in Artesia, New Mexico and Dilley, Texas.

In addition to representing prominent technology enterprises, Molly provides the same knowledge and dedicated service to a range of small and medium clients across industries.

Within Fragomen, Molly serves as a member of the recruiting arm of the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, through which she aids the Committee’s efforts to ensure diversity and equality in the firm’s recruitment and retention initiatives.

Boston area organizations rely on Molly’s unswerving commitment to pro bono and public service, including the Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND). She has also provided pro bono legal services at the immigrant family detention centers in Artesia, New Mexico and Dilley, Texas.

Education

  • DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 2005
  • Georgetown University, B.A., 1999

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts, Illinois

Court Admissions: U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Finalist, New England Legal Awards, Partner of the Year, 2025

Listed in Chambers USA, 2021 to 2025

Listed as a Rising Star, New England Super Lawyers, 2013 to 2017

Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award, American Immigration Lawyers Association, June 2015

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, Boston Bar Association

Member, Law360’s 2022 Immigration Editorial Advisory Board

Member, Women’s Bar Association

Board Member, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: Immigration 101.” Interstride, Webinar, 2 May 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration Law Update 2024.” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England, Boston, MA, 7 March 2024.

Speaker, “Employment-Based Paths to the U.S. Green Card.” mylawCLE, 18 July 2023.

Speaker, “Overview of PERM Labor Certification & Recent Trends in Compliance, Audits & Denials.” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Webinar, 4 April 2023.

Speaker, “Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: What Employees Need to Know About the PERM Labor Certification Process.” Fragomen and Interstride, Webinar, 22 March 2023.

Speaker, “Alternatives to the H-1B for STEM Graduates.” Interstride, Webinar, 4 October 2022.

Speaker, “Build Back Better Immigration Update.” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, 17 February 2022.

Speaker, “Biden’s First 100 Days: Practical Implications for Business Immigration Practitioners.” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, March 8, 2021.

Speaker, “Dissecting Recent Changes to the Public Charge Inadmissibility Ground.”  Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, March 5, 2020.

Speaker, “Overview of the New H-1B Electronic Registration Process,” American Immigration Lawyers Association, New England Chapter, Boston, MA, February 27, 2020.

Co-chair and Moderator, “Immigration Basics” Lecture, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Immigration Conference, Boston, MA, December 4, 2019.

Speaker, “What Employment Lawyers Need to Know About Business Immigration,” Lawline, New York, NY, September 27, 2019.

Speaker, “The New Immigration Climate,” NEHRA Annual Conference, North Falmouth, MA, September 25, 2019

Speaker, “Post-’Cap’ H-1B Considerations.” Boston Bar Association, Boston, MA, May 20, 2018

Speaker, “The New STEM Rules: What Employers and Students Need to Know About the New STEM OPT Program,” Lawline, New York, NY, November 7, 2016.

Co-author, “The Fight to Revise Foreign-Student OPT Regulations,” Law360, January 19, 2016.

Co-chair and Moderator, “Immigration Basics” Conference, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, December 16, 2014.

Co-author, “U.S. Immigration Strategies to Address Increased Scrutiny of L-1 Petitions Filed by IT Consulting Companies.” Siliconindia, December 19, 2013. Web. February 10, 2014.

Co-chair and Moderator, “Immigration Basics” Conference, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, December 17, 2013.

Co-chair and Moderator, “Immigration Basics” Conference, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, December 12, 2012.

Co-chair and Moderator, “Immigration Basics” Conference, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., Boston, MA, December 12, 2011.

Panelist, “PERM Update.” Panel discussion, Immigration and International Tax Update by Fragomen, American Council on International Personnel and KPMG, Boston, MA, April 2011. 

Author, “Obtaining Green Cards for Employees via the PERM Labor Certification Process.” Northeast Human Resources Association (NEHRA) - The Voice of HR, March 24, 2008. Web. April 2011.

Author, “Domestic Violence-Based Asylum Claims: The United States’ Refusal to Recognize Women as a Particular Social Group.” Women’s Law Caucus Digest, Vol. 8, (2005): 33. Print.

Molly’s insights

April 27, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: U.S. Immigration & Your Family MembersRead more

January 22, 2026 | Meeting

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the EconomyRead more

August 22, 2025 | Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards FinalistsRead more
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April 27, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: U.S. Immigration & Your Family MembersRead more

January 22, 2026 | Meeting

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the EconomyRead more

August 22, 2025 | Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards FinalistsRead more
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Molly’s insights

April 27, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: U.S. Immigration & Your Family MembersRead more

January 22, 2026 | Meeting

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the EconomyRead more

August 22, 2025 | Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards FinalistsRead more
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April 27, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: U.S. Immigration & Your Family MembersRead more

January 22, 2026 | Meeting

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the EconomyRead more

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Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards FinalistsRead more
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April 27, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: U.S. Immigration & Your Family MembersRead more

January 22, 2026 | Meeting

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the EconomyRead more

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Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: U.S. Immigration & Your Family MembersRead more

January 22, 2026 | Meeting

Building a Stronger Massachusetts: Immigration, Workforce, and the EconomyRead more

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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