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Elena is an Associate at Fragomen’s New York office, where she works with multinational corporations in various industries, including digital, healthcare and energy, on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN and EB-1. She also has experience preparing Request for Evidence responses.
During law school, Elena joined Fragomen’s Atlanta office as a law clerk and served as Executive Managing Editor of the Emory Law Journal.
Elena’s pro bono work includes participating in citizenship clinics at The City University of New York (CUNY).
Elena speaks English and Russian.
Education
- Emory University, School of Law, J.D., 2019
- Florida International University, B.S., 2014
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Bar Admissions: New York
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
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Media mentions
Partner Naomi Goldshtein discusses how new UK right to work requirements extend beyond direct employees and the steps businesses should take to understand and manage workforce compliance.
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Partners Aviva Meerschwam and Christine Sullivan, Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup and Junior Immigration Consultant Gabriela Gonzalez examine how the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty operates in the Netherlands and the US, and what the differences mean for entrepreneurs, investors and businesses pursuing transatlantic growth.
Awards
Fragomen is a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 Cartus Masters Cup, Cartus’ highest supplier honor recognizing exceptional service, collaboration, innovation and commitment to clients and relocating employees.
Media mentions
Partner Bo Cooper discusses the proposed $103,265 H-1B fee, potential legal challenges and its broader implications for employers and high-skilled immigration.
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Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how proposed changes to the H-1B program could affect workers facing layoffs and families navigating dependent visa status.
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Senior Associate Arta Djahanschiri outlines the principal pathways to permanent residence in Germany, the flexibility and security the status can provide and why eligible foreign nationals should consider applying early.
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Immigration Manager Jo Crawford examines proposed changes to Ireland’s naturalisation requirements and what they could mean for employers and global mobility programmes, including talent retention, workforce planning and business mobility.
Awards
Fragomen received three recognitions at the 2026 Cartus Global Network Conference for excellence in service, sustainability leadership and global citizenship.
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Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how US employers should consider displacement and conduct a risk analysis when assessing H-1B filings in light of recent policy changes.
Blog post
Director Isobel Neilson and Manager Sophie Jo Wasson examine how Malta’s Citizenship by Merit framework considers exceptional achievement and contribution alongside the country’s long-term priorities under Vision 2050, and what applicants should consider when developing a credible case.
Media mentions
Partner Naomi Goldshtein discusses how new UK right to work requirements extend beyond direct employees and the steps businesses should take to understand and manage workforce compliance.
Blog post
Partners Aviva Meerschwam and Christine Sullivan, Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup and Junior Immigration Consultant Gabriela Gonzalez examine how the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty operates in the Netherlands and the US, and what the differences mean for entrepreneurs, investors and businesses pursuing transatlantic growth.
Awards
Fragomen is a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 Cartus Masters Cup, Cartus’ highest supplier honor recognizing exceptional service, collaboration, innovation and commitment to clients and relocating employees.
Media mentions
Partner Bo Cooper discusses the proposed $103,265 H-1B fee, potential legal challenges and its broader implications for employers and high-skilled immigration.
Media mentions
Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how proposed changes to the H-1B program could affect workers facing layoffs and families navigating dependent visa status.
Blog post
Senior Associate Arta Djahanschiri outlines the principal pathways to permanent residence in Germany, the flexibility and security the status can provide and why eligible foreign nationals should consider applying early.
Blog post
Immigration Manager Jo Crawford examines proposed changes to Ireland’s naturalisation requirements and what they could mean for employers and global mobility programmes, including talent retention, workforce planning and business mobility.
Awards
Fragomen received three recognitions at the 2026 Cartus Global Network Conference for excellence in service, sustainability leadership and global citizenship.
Blog post
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how US employers should consider displacement and conduct a risk analysis when assessing H-1B filings in light of recent policy changes.


