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Nancy leads Fragomen’s U.S. Legal Strategy and Knowledge group, which is responsible for monitoring and analyzing federal, state and international immigration law developments; providing guidance on complex legal issues; and liaising with government agencies and Congress on complex cases and policy matters. Nancy also directs the firm’s U.S. legal training program and is executive editor of the Fragomen Global Business Immigration Handbook, an analysis of the immigration laws and procedures of the world’s major business destinations.

Nancy speaks English and French.

Education

  • Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 1989
  • Bennington College, B.A., 1986

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York, Maryland

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Immigration and Nationality Law Committee, 2005-2007)

Member, Law360 Immigration Editorial Advisory Board (2015-2017, 2023)

Publications and lectures

Executive Editor, Global Business Immigration Handbook (Thomson Reuters).

Contributing Editor, Immigration Business News and Comment (Thomson Reuters).

Speaker, “Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement Era.” Fragomen, 5 November 2025.

Speaker, “H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do Next.” Fragomen, Webinar, 30 October 2025.

Speaker, “Fragomen New York Breakfast Briefing - Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies Ahead.” Fragomen, New York, NY, 14 October 2025.

Speaker, “Immigration Breakfast Briefing.” Fragomen, Los Angeles, CA, 16 September 2025.

Speaker, “US Immigration Strategies.” Worldwide ERC 2022 Global Workforce Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada, 28 October 2022.

Panelist, “Business Immigration in the Biden Era.” Association of Corporate Counsel, 15 July 2021.

Moderator, “Labor Certification and Remote Work: New Compliance Challenges.” Worldwide ERC Conference, 25 May 2021.

Moderator, “Advancing a New Policy Framework for Migration and Mobility – Post-Panel Discussion.” Worldwide ERC Conference, 22 April 2021.

Moderator, “Immigration and the Biden Administration – What to expect.” Fragomen, Webinar, 17 February 2021.

Co-author, “‘Public Charge’ Rule on Hold, But Employers Should Prepare.” Law360, 21 October 2019.

Co-author, “Buy American, Hire American: Immigration restrictions vs. workforce realities.” Worldwide ERC® Mobility Magazine, July 2019.

Panelist, “Buy American, Hire American: Migration Restrictions vs. Workplace Realities.” Worldwide ERC, 18 July 2019.

Panelist, “Hot Topics in Business Immigration.” AILA, 9 May 2019.

Panelist, “California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act.” Fragomen, Webinar, 14 December 2017.

Panelist, “Immigration Developments in the Trump Administration: H-1B Requests for Evidence, Denials and Appeals.” Fragomen, Webinar, 2 November 2017.

Co-author, “Toward a Workable Standard of L-1B Specialized Knowledge.” Fragomen, 15 May 2015.

Co-moderator, “Department of Labor Panel.” Council for Global Immigration Annual Symposium, June 2014.

Co-author, “Reflections on 9/11 and the Law.” New York Law Journal, 9 September 2011.

Co-author, “Arizona S.B. 1070 Places Immigration Front and Center.” Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, 2 August 2010.

Co-author, “Skilled Migration to India: Complex Procedures Await International Assignees and Their Employers.” American Bar Association International Law News, Spring 2009.

Co-host, “Recent BALCA Decisions Highlight Technical Compliance, Good Faith Recruitment.” American Immigration Lawyers Association 2008 New York Chapter Conference, December 2008.

Co-author, “Key Immigration Considerations for Global Assignments.” 84 Interpreter Releases 1189, 4 June 2007.

Co-Chair and Panelist, “Ethics for the Immigration Lawyer.” Associate of the Bar of the City of New York, March 2005.

Co-author, “Handling Salary Changes After Labor Certification in Employment-Based Immigrant Cases.” Immigration Daily, 6 January 2005.

Co-host, “INS Implements Registration Procedures.” American Immigration Lawyers Association 2002 New York Chapter Conference, December 2002.

Authored or co-authored other articles in Interpreter Releases, the New York Law Journal and the American Immigration Lawyers Association's Immigration Law Today.

Nancy’s insights

February 5, 2026 | Webinar

Preparing for the H-1B Cap in a New Regulatory EnvironmentRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 30, 2025 | Webinar

H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do NextRead more
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February 5, 2026 | Webinar

Preparing for the H-1B Cap in a New Regulatory EnvironmentRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 30, 2025 | Webinar

H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do NextRead more
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February 5, 2026 | Webinar

Preparing for the H-1B Cap in a New Regulatory EnvironmentRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 30, 2025 | Webinar

H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do NextRead more
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Nancy’s insights

February 5, 2026 | Webinar

Preparing for the H-1B Cap in a New Regulatory EnvironmentRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

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H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do NextRead more
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Nancy’s insights

February 5, 2026 | Webinar

Preparing for the H-1B Cap in a New Regulatory EnvironmentRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

October 30, 2025 | Webinar

H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do NextRead more
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Nancy’s insights

February 5, 2026 | Webinar

Preparing for the H-1B Cap in a New Regulatory EnvironmentRead more

November 5, 2025 | Webinar

Navigating Project Firewall: Strengthening H-1B Compliance in a Heightened Enforcement EraRead more

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H-1B Fee Update: New USCIS Guidance and What Employers Should Do NextRead more
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EB-5 I-526E Request For Evidence Trends: Loans and Property Sales

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The Nordic Immigration Paradox: Why Digital Efficiency Still Creates Compliance Risk

Director Audrey Morew examines how Nordic immigration systems, while increasingly digital and efficient, can embed compliance risk earlier in the process—placing greater responsibility on employers to ensure data accuracy, internal controls and long‑term compliance from the outset.

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Senior Counsel Jo Antoons, Senior Immigration Managers Manuela Birsan and Andreia Ghimis, Senior Manager Wout Van Doren, Associate Pauline Chomel and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm contributed to the European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium report "Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium."

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From Investment to EU Residence: Why Italy’s Investor Visa is Gaining Momentum

Manager Pierangelo D'Errico explores how Italy’s Investor Visa is emerging as a strategic alternative to diminishing EU golden visa programmes, offering high‑net‑worth individuals flexible residence rights, deferred investment timing, Schengen access and a structured—though not accelerated—pathway to long‑term EU residence.

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Senior Manager Alexander Hood and Senior Associate Lara Hannaway outline how the UK Global Talent visa is increasingly being used by internationally mobile individuals as a flexible UK residence option, examining who the route is designed for, the endorsement process and the sectors currently covered, including the new design route launching in July 2026.

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Ireland Immigrant Investor Programme: Is the “Golden Visa” Route Now Closed?

Senior Manager Samantha Arnold examines the closure of Ireland’s Immigrant Investor Programme and outlines the limited remaining options for high net worth individuals seeking Irish residence through approved investment and charitable donation routes.

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Media mentions

Silicon Valley Business Journal: Trump’s H-1B Overhaul Favors Deep-Pocketed Bay Area Firms Over Indian Staffing Agencies

Partner Chad Ellsworth discusses recent H-1B lottery changes, including salary-weighted selection and filing restrictions, and how they are influencing employer selection outcomes and hiring approaches for foreign talent.

Learn more

Work authorization

EB-5 I-526E Request For Evidence Trends: Loans and Property Sales

Senior Associate Tracey Kimberly explores the recent increase in RFEs for EB‑5 I‑526E petitions, highlighting heightened USCIS scrutiny of source-of-funds documentation—particularly in cases involving loan-based investments and property sale proceeds.

Learn more

Work authorization

The Nordic Immigration Paradox: Why Digital Efficiency Still Creates Compliance Risk

Director Audrey Morew examines how Nordic immigration systems, while increasingly digital and efficient, can embed compliance risk earlier in the process—placing greater responsibility on employers to ensure data accuracy, internal controls and long‑term compliance from the outset.

Learn more

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Learn more

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The PIE: Relief for Some OPT Applicants in “Immigration Limbo”

Partners Aaron Blumberg and Daniel Pierce discuss how a US pause on processing certain work permit applications including OPT creates uncertainty for international students and employers while early court rulings offer limited case-specific relief.

Learn more

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European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium Report: Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons, Senior Immigration Managers Manuela Birsan and Andreia Ghimis, Senior Manager Wout Van Doren, Associate Pauline Chomel and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm contributed to the European Migration Network (EMN) Belgium report "Labour Migration in Times of Labour Shortages in Belgium."

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Work authorization

From Investment to EU Residence: Why Italy’s Investor Visa is Gaining Momentum

Manager Pierangelo D'Errico explores how Italy’s Investor Visa is emerging as a strategic alternative to diminishing EU golden visa programmes, offering high‑net‑worth individuals flexible residence rights, deferred investment timing, Schengen access and a structured—though not accelerated—pathway to long‑term EU residence.

Learn more

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The New York Times: Have a Canadian Great-Great Grandparent? It Could Make You Canadian.

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Learn more

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Fragomen is recognised in Ibec’s Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing Index 2026, highlighting its commitment to employee wellbeing and a supportive workplace culture.

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Work authorization

The UK Global Talent Visa as a Flexible Residence Option for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Senior Manager Alexander Hood and Senior Associate Lara Hannaway outline how the UK Global Talent visa is increasingly being used by internationally mobile individuals as a flexible UK residence option, examining who the route is designed for, the endorsement process and the sectors currently covered, including the new design route launching in July 2026.

Learn more

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Senior Manager Samantha Arnold examines the closure of Ireland’s Immigrant Investor Programme and outlines the limited remaining options for high net worth individuals seeking Irish residence through approved investment and charitable donation routes.

Learn more

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