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Nicole Fernandez

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Miami FL 33126

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Nicole practices in all areas of U.S. business immigration law, with a focus on nonimmigrant visas and permanent residence. She is experienced in representing multinational corporations in various industries, including luxury cruise lines, telecommunications, information technology and software. Nicole focuses her practice on advising clients on all matters relating to nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for employers, including H-1B, L-1A/B, TN, O-1 and PERM applications. She is also a regular speaker and presenter for numerous training seminars for clients, professional organizations and academic institutions regarding the immigration process.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Nicole worked with a boutique immigration law firm in Miami. During law school, Nicole was a staff editor for the International and Comparative Law Review. She also served as a summer intern for the Miami-Dade Public Defenders office.

Nicole speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum Laude, 2013
  • University of Florida, 2010

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Florida

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2026 to 2027

Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Award for Legal Communications and Research II, University of Miami School of Law, 2011

Dean’s List, University of Miami School of Law, 2011

Professional accomplishments

Member, The Florida Bar Association

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Immigration 101: What Happens After I Graduate?” Interstride, Webcast, 21 January 2021.

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August 21, 2025 | Awards

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August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

August 21, 2025 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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[email protected]

T:+1 305 774 5800

F:+1 305 774 6666

Fragomen in Miami, FL

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

800 NW 62nd Avenue, Suite #590

Miami FL 33126

United States

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Nicole’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Fragomen in Miami, FL

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

800 NW 62nd Avenue, Suite #590

Miami FL 33126

United States

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Nicole’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

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Fragomen in Miami, FL

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800 NW 62nd Avenue, Suite #590

Miami FL 33126

United States

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Nicole’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

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