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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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Bar Admissions: Florida

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

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

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

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Partners Chris Spentzaris and Sasko Markovski, Practice Leader Sarah Tan and Counsel Robert Walsh are recognized by Best Lawyers in Australia for their work in immigration law.

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Learn how international graduates can stay in France for one year to find work or start a business. Discover eligibility requirements, application steps and transition options for the Job Seeker/New Business Creator permit. 

Learn more

Work authorization

Portugal’s Golden Visa and the Pathway to EU Citizenship

Senior Associate Lara Hannaway outlines the current state of Portugal’s Golden Visa programme, examining how recent policy reforms, proposed changes to nationality rules and ongoing processing delays are reshaping the pathway to long‑term residence and EU citizenship.

Learn more

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Mens en Migratie: Behind the Scenes—Recognised Sponsorship

In an article published in Mens en Migratie magazine, Senior Associate Tugba Ozyakup explains how authorized representatives support employers with recognized sponsor status by managing complex immigration processes, particularly for international companies navigating Dutch requirements.

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Manager Adam Hickling outlines how proposed UK settlement reforms may affect the aviation sector’s ability to attract and retain skilled engineers and technicians.

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Manager Mihaela Dumitru highlights key considerations for business travelers entering Switzerland, emphasizing that compliance is determined by activities—not duration of stay or entry status.

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