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Monique takes an open-ended, personal approach to client service, initiating representations with tough questions that identify her client’s drives, ambitions and objectives—and building her services around them.

With more than 20 years of experience working with clients of all sizes and needs, Monique is well-versed in assisting clients with U.S. immigration programs. She helps mid- to large-sized corporations create and maintain seamless and compliant corporate immigration policies and manages and troubleshoots every aspect of their immigration programs. In her 20-plus-year practice, she has worked with clients in virtually every industry, from hospitality to high technology. This storehouse of experience serves as a resource for new clients from any industry, who benefit from the accumulated wisdom derived from years of successful results.

Monique, as the child of immigrants herself, pursues a practice based on empathy and a deep understanding that her work, and the work of her team, dramatically impacts the lives of the people in her care and the companies that employ them.

Education

  • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1997
  • Georgetown University, B.S., 1993

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Maryland, District of Columbia

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, National Association for Foreign Student Affairs (NAFSA)

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy Options.” Fragomen, Webinar, 17 September 2025.

Speaker, “Session 06E: Proactive Strategies to Mitigate Risk in Uncertain Times and Ensuring Compliance in Higher Education Immigration Programs.” NACUA Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, 24 June 2025.

Speaker, “Derailed: Navigating Obstacles When Things Go Wrong With Government Agencies.” NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, 29 May 2025.

Speaker, “Navigating Evolving Immigration Enforcement – What Educational Institutions Need to Know.” Fragomen, Webinar, 30 April 2025.

Speaker, “How the U.S. Election Could Shape the Future of Higher Education.” Fragomen, Webinar, 15 January 2025.

Speaker, “Employment-based Immigration for Professors and Staff.” NAFSA Regional Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, November 2019.

Speaker, “Employment-based Immigration for Professors and Staff.” NAFSA Regional Conference, Richmond, Virginia, November 2018.

Panelist, “‘Die Hard’ – NOIDS, NOIRS and RFE Responses in Employment-based Cases.” AILA DC Chapter Conference, Greenbelt, Maryland, October 2013.

Author, “Thinking Ahead: How Good PERM Practices Can Help Minimize the Possibility of an RFE on the I-140.” AILA DC Chapter Conference Book, October 2013.

Speaker, “Employment-based Immigration: Immigrant Visas and Corporate Compliance.” District of Columbia Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education, Washington, DC, 15 May 2012.

Author, “What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Immigration Law – PERM (Program Electronic Review Management Labor Certification).” American Bar Association’s Immigration Law for Lawyers, 2012.

Speaker, “Immigration Law Update: What You Need to Know Now to Comply – From I-9s and E-Verify to No-Match Letters.” Business Legal Resources, Webinar, 6 October 2011.

Author, “Employment Eligibility and Social Security ‘No Match’ Letters.” Lodging, May 2003.

Monique’s insights

September 17, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy OptionsRead more

June 22, 2025 — June 25, 2025 | Conference

NACUA Annual ConferenceRead more

May 27, 2025 — May 30, 2025 | Conference

NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & ExpoRead more
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September 17, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy OptionsRead more

June 22, 2025 — June 25, 2025 | Conference

NACUA Annual ConferenceRead more

May 27, 2025 — May 30, 2025 | Conference

NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & ExpoRead more
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September 17, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy OptionsRead more

June 22, 2025 — June 25, 2025 | Conference

NACUA Annual ConferenceRead more

May 27, 2025 — May 30, 2025 | Conference

NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & ExpoRead more
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Monique’s insights

September 17, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy OptionsRead more

June 22, 2025 — June 25, 2025 | Conference

NACUA Annual ConferenceRead more

May 27, 2025 — May 30, 2025 | Conference

NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & ExpoRead more
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Monique’s insights

September 17, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy OptionsRead more

June 22, 2025 — June 25, 2025 | Conference

NACUA Annual ConferenceRead more

May 27, 2025 — May 30, 2025 | Conference

NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & ExpoRead more
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United States

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Monique’s insights

September 17, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Deference and Duration of Status – The DHS Proposed Rule, Student and Talent Pipeline Impacts and Advocacy OptionsRead more

June 22, 2025 — June 25, 2025 | Conference

NACUA Annual ConferenceRead more

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NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & ExpoRead more
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