Important Updates
Important Updates
August 28, 2025 | AlgeriaAlgeria: Accession to Hague Convention
August 29, 2025 | EcuadorEcuador: Delays in Identity Card Appointments and Processing Times
August 29, 2025 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Single Digital Arrival Platform Introduced  
August 29, 2025 | Republic of the PhilippinesPhilippines: New Guidelines Ease and Clarify Work Permit Issuance Provisions
August 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court Order in Favor of 2023 Venezuela TPS Beneficiaries, But Designation Remains Expired For Now
August 28, 2025 | AlgeriaAlgeria: Accession to Hague Convention
August 29, 2025 | EcuadorEcuador: Delays in Identity Card Appointments and Processing Times
August 29, 2025 | IndonesiaIndonesia: Single Digital Arrival Platform Introduced  
August 29, 2025 | Republic of the PhilippinesPhilippines: New Guidelines Ease and Clarify Work Permit Issuance Provisions
August 29, 2025 | United StatesUnited States: Ninth Circuit Affirms District Court Order in Favor of 2023 Venezuela TPS Beneficiaries, But Designation Remains Expired For Now
August 28, 2025 | AlgeriaAlgeria: Accession to Hague Convention
Subscribe
Fragomen.com home
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Search Fragomen.com
  • Our Services
    For EmployersFor IndividualsBy IndustryCase Studies
  • Our Tech & Innovation
  • Our People
  • Our Insights
    Worldwide Immigration Trends ReportsMagellan SeriesImmigration AlertsEventsMedia MentionsFragomen NewsBlogsPodcasts & Videos
  • Spotlights
    Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationTravel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapHumanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)Vietnamese ImmigrationView More
  • About Us
    About FragomenOfficesResponsible Business PracticesFirm GovernanceRecognition

Our Services

  • For Employers
  • For Individuals
  • By Industry
  • Case Studies

Our Tech & Innovation

  • Our Approach

Our People

  • Overview / Directory

Our Insights

  • Worldwide Immigration Trends Reports
  • Magellan Series
  • Immigration Alerts
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Fragomen News
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts & Videos

Spotlights

  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Travel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Humanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)
  • Vietnamese Immigration
  • View More

About Us

  • About Fragomen
  • Offices
  • Responsible Business Practices
  • Firm Governance
  • Recognition
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMediaClient Portal
Photo of Rachel Beardsley

Partner

Rachel Beardsley

Photo of Rachel Beardsley
Photo of Rachel Beardsley
  • People

Partner

Rachel Beardsley

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

F:+1 212 480 9930

San Francisco, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

F:+1 212 480 9930

San Francisco, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

F:+1 212 480 9930

San Francisco, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

Rachel serves as a trusted advisor to clients by providing strategic legal advice and developing immigration strategies for program management. She partners with clients to provide advance planning for the mobilization of their workforces and helps them use immigration as a tool for talent acquisition and retention. Through her immigration experience, Rachel has a keen ability to anticipate evolving immigration trends and identify and mitigate risks for clients. She advises a diverse client base on a variety of corporate immigration matters, including nonimmigrant visas, consular processing, permanent residence and citizenship.

Rachel’s representative experience ranges from global Fortune 500 companies to boutique organizations and private client matters. Born and raised in Iowa, she is deeply connected to the agricultural community specifically and understands the needs of the agribusiness sector as they relate to immigration, successfully representing large, corporate production companies in the space. While she has stayed close to her Iowa roots, she has also built a robust presence in the New York City metropolitan area over the course of two decades, practicing in a wide range of sectors, such as financial services, fintech, legal, consulting, fragrances/cosmetics, manufacturing, professional sailing, wind energy and the nonprofit space.

Rachel is committed to quality service when partnering with her clients to solve their greatest challenges and also in her efforts as a team leader. She believes her team members are some of her greatest assets and aims to cultivate a collaborative, positive internal culture that carries outward to, in turn, produce the highest level of service to clients. She also frequently leads immigration workshops for students at an array of universities across the United States, sharing insights on careers in immigration law, immigration options for international students and more.

Rachel’s pro bono work has included volunteering at an immigration detention center in Texas as well as filing successful asylum applications and obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for unaccompanied minors. Most recently, she volunteered her services at immigration clinics for undocumented migrants to screen individuals for potential immigration remedies. She has also handled a pro bono case for an individual in Afghanistan, successfully navigating the complex process of securing a special immigrant visa specific to translators for the U.S. military.

Rachel speaks English and Spanish.

Rachel’s pro bono work has included volunteering at an immigration detention center in Texas as well as filing successful asylum applications and obtaining Special Immigrant Juvenile Status for unaccompanied minors. Most recently, she volunteered her services at immigration clinics for undocumented migrants to screen individuals for potential immigration remedies. She has also handled a pro bono case for an individual in Afghanistan, successfully navigating the complex process of securing a special immigrant visa specific to translators for the U.S. military.

Rachel speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., cum laude , 2006
  • Iowa State University, B.A., with distinction , 2002

More from Rachel

Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2023

Named a “Rising Star,” New York Law Journal, 2021

Named a “Rising Star,” New York Super Lawyers, 2013 to 2020

Listed as a “Rising Star” in immigration in New York, Super Lawyers - New York Metro 2016: The Top Women

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York

Board Member, City Bar Fund, New York City Bar Association

Mentor, City Bar Justice Center, Pro Bono Leadership Council

Member, Iowa State University, Political Science Alumni Advisory Council

Member, New York City Bar, Women in the Legal Profession Committee

Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Publications and lectures

Quoted, “DOL Plans ‘Emergency Agency’ to Approve H-2A Visas.” Global Mobility Lawyer, 26 June 2025.

Speaker, “From Growth to Stability: Navigating Legal Challenges Across Borders.” The L Suite (TechGC) – 10th Annual Fullstack GC Conference, San Francisco, CA, 13-14 May 2025.

Speaker, “Employment Based Immigration under the New Administration: What to Expect and How to Prepare.” TechGC /L Suite, Webinar, 6 February 2025.

Author, “GUEST ARTICLE: Escape from Kabul.” City Bar Justice Center, 28 January 2025.

Speaker, “Talent Acquisition and Retention: Reconsider these Immigration Solutions to Help Fill your Farm Team.” MILK Business Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 11 December 2024.

Speaker, “Practical Preparations for the Presidential Transition: What to Expect and How to Prepare.” Meat Institute, Webinar, December 2024.

Speaker, “Harris or Trump? What’s on the Horizon for the Tech Sector with U.S. Immigration?” NY Tech Alliance, Webinar, 28 October 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration and Global Mobility: Preparing your Organization for Change and the Future of Immigration.” Institute of International Bankers, Webinar, October 2024.

Speaker, “PigX Season 5 Episode 4: Upcoming considerations for agricultural visas.” AgNews, 9 September 2024.

Speaker, “Developing a Thriving Workforce: Immigration & Employment Law Strategies.” The AgCareers.com Agriculture & Food HR Roundtable Conference, Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, 25 July 2024.

Co-Author, “Bridging Fields: How Policy Changes Open Doors to Hire International Workers in STEM Fields and Cultivate the Future of Agriculture.” AgCareers.com, 28 June 2024.

Speaker, “Talent Retention: How Immigration Helps Agricultural Companies to Meet Workforce Development Needs” Iowa Swine Day Conference, Ames, IA, June 2024.

Speaker, “Unlocking Talent: Immigration and Employment Strategies for Healthcare Employers.” Women’s Health Innovation Series, Webinar, 22 May 2024.

Speaker, “International Students’ Post-Graduation Immigration Options and Related Tax Considerations.” STEP New York, New York, New York, 8 May 2024.

Speaker, “Unlocking Talent: Immigration and Employment Strategies for Tech Employers and Startups.” NY Tech Alliance, Webinar, 24 April 2024.

Speaker, “Next Level Management.” New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, Webinar, 23 April 2024.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is your Immigration Plan?” Texas A&M University, Webinar, 23 April 2024.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is your Immigration Plan?” The New School, Webinar, 21 March 2024.

Speaker, “2024 International Student Workshop 4: H1B Sponsorship and Other Work Visas.” Purdue University, Webinar, 19 March 2024.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What's Your Immigration Plan?” University of Michigan, Webinar, 12 March 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration Pathways and Solutions for STEM Graduates.” Interstride, Webinar, 9 January 2024.

Author, “States of play.” Society of Trusts and Estates Practitioners Journal, Issue 6, 30 November 2023.

Speaker, “Talent Acquisition: How Immigration Helps Agricultural Companies Meet Workforce Development Needs.” North American Meat Institute Midwest Member Meat Up, Chicago, IL, 25 October 2023.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is Your Immigration Plan?” Fragomen and Texas A&M University, Webinar, 19 October 2023.

Quoted, “Innovative Immigration Solutions Can Diversify Your Farm Team.” AgWeb, 4 October 2023.

Speaker, “Immigration Pathways for International Talent Acquisition.” Women’s Health Innovation Summit USA, Boston, MA, 14 September 2023.

Speaker, “Work Visa Strategies for International Students Pursuing Careers in the Agricultural Industry.” Interstride, Webinar, 14 September 2023.

Speaker, “Virtual Employer Workshop: Immigration Pathways for International Students.” Purdue University, Webinar, 26 July 2023.

Co-Author, “How Layoffs Impact the PERM Process: Employer Considerations.” HR Daily Advisor, 13 June 2023.

Speaker, “SailGP Season 3 Summary – On the Road with Fragomen.” Fragomen, 15 May 2023.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is Your Immigration Plan?” University of Michigan, Webinar, 10 April 2023.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is Your Immigration Plan?” St. John’s University, New York, NY, 8 March 2023.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is Your Immigration Plan?” Texas A&M University, Webinar, 7 March 2023.

Speaker, “Life after graduation - What's immigration plans?” Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 21 February 2023.

Speaker, “Immigration Advancements & Their Impact on U.S. Ag Employers.” AgCareers, Webinar, 10 February 2023.

Speaker, “Life After Graduation: What is Your Immigration Plan?” Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY, 9 February 2023.

Co-Author, “H-2A and H-2B Visa Program for Temporary Workers.” AgCareers, 7 December 2022.

Author, “Work Visa Strategies and Solutions for University Students on F-1 Visas.” AgCareers.com, 2 September 2022.

Panelist, “The Afghanistan Refugee Crisis and Its Impact on the U.S. Immigration System.” Brooklyn Law Immigration Society & International Law Society, 11 April 2022.

Speaker, “The Immigration Conversation: Immigration Considerations in the Offshore Wind Sector.” Fragomen, Podcast, 19 May 2021.

Speaker, “New Work Visa Restrictions and Impact on U.S. OSW Growth.” International Partnering Forum – Global Market, Webinar, 9 July 2020.

Speaker, “Immigration Hot Topics: Immigration Trends and Strategies under the Trump Administration.” New Jersey Economic Development Authority, 25 October 2019.

Speaker, “The Wind of Change from a Human Capital Perspective.” International Partnering Forum, New York, NY, 10 April 2019.

Author, “The Protection of Privacy in the Face of Governmental Transparency: A Comparison of Individuals' Protections under the U.S.' Freedom of Information Act and Mexico's Federal Law of Transparency and Access to Public Governmental Information.” Comparative Media Law Journal, July-December 2005.

Rachel’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A VisasRead more

February 6, 2025 | Conference

Webinar: Employment Based Immigration Under the Trump Administration - What to Expect and How to PrepareRead more

January 29, 2025 | Media mentions

City Bar Justice Center: Escape from KabulRead more
More related insights

Rachel’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A VisasRead more

February 6, 2025 | Conference

Webinar: Employment Based Immigration Under the Trump Administration - What to Expect and How to PrepareRead more

January 29, 2025 | Media mentions

City Bar Justice Center: Escape from KabulRead more
More related insights

Rachel’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A VisasRead more

February 6, 2025 | Conference

Webinar: Employment Based Immigration Under the Trump Administration - What to Expect and How to PrepareRead more

January 29, 2025 | Media mentions

City Bar Justice Center: Escape from KabulRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

F:+1 212 480 9930

San Francisco, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Rachel’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A VisasRead more

February 6, 2025 | Conference

Webinar: Employment Based Immigration Under the Trump Administration - What to Expect and How to PrepareRead more

January 29, 2025 | Media mentions

City Bar Justice Center: Escape from KabulRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

F:+1 212 480 9930

San Francisco, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Rachel’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A VisasRead more

February 6, 2025 | Conference

Webinar: Employment Based Immigration Under the Trump Administration - What to Expect and How to PrepareRead more

January 29, 2025 | Media mentions

City Bar Justice Center: Escape from KabulRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 891 7532

F:+1 212 480 9930

San Francisco, CA

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

555 Montgomery St, 4th Floor

San Francisco CA 94111

United States

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Rachel’s insights

June 26, 2025 | Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A VisasRead more

February 6, 2025 | Conference

Webinar: Employment Based Immigration Under the Trump Administration - What to Expect and How to PrepareRead more

January 29, 2025 | Media mentions

City Bar Justice Center: Escape from KabulRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Blog post

Exploring Self-Sponsored Visa Pathways in the UAE

Manager Olga Astapova outlines options for individuals to obtain residency without employer sponsorship, highlighting legal routes and strategic considerations.

Learn more

Video

Ireland 2025 Submission Period Opens for Consultation on Occupation Lists | #MobilityMinute

Senior Manager Fatima Aydin discusses Ireland's 2025 public consultation on the occupations lists, and how stakeholders such as employers can provide input.

Learn more

Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas 2025: Mid-Year Update

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines Switzerland's evolving immigration policies and quota adjustments for 2025.

Learn more

Video

German Citizenship by Descent Explained

Learn how to apply for German citizenship by descent. Discover eligibility under Article 116 and Section 15, benefits of EU citizenship and the step-by-step application process.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Immigration: Huge Fall in Health and Care Worker Visas

Partner Siobhan Owers discussed how visa reforms are reducing available international staff and creating workforce challenges in the UK care sector.

Learn more

Video

Dubai Introduces a ‘One Free Zone Passport’ – What It Is & How It’s Used | #MobilityMinute

Senior Corporate Services Manager Zak Hynes explores Dubai’s launch of the “One Freezone Passport."

Learn more

Video

Navigating Business Travel in Germany: Essential Insights | #MobilityMinute

Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler discusses how to navigate business travel in Germany.

Learn more

Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards Finalists

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris are finalists for the 2025 New England Legal Awards in the Partner of the Year and Regional Managing Partner of the Year categories.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Advocate: Navigating the Complexities of Business Immigration Law

Matawan Managing Partner Rahul Shah reflects on his path in immigration law and shares his perspective on global mobility.

Learn more

Awards

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

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

Blog post

Exploring Self-Sponsored Visa Pathways in the UAE

Manager Olga Astapova outlines options for individuals to obtain residency without employer sponsorship, highlighting legal routes and strategic considerations.

Learn more

Video

Ireland 2025 Submission Period Opens for Consultation on Occupation Lists | #MobilityMinute

Senior Manager Fatima Aydin discusses Ireland's 2025 public consultation on the occupations lists, and how stakeholders such as employers can provide input.

Learn more

Blog post

Swiss Immigration Quotas 2025: Mid-Year Update

Manager Mihaela Dumitru outlines Switzerland's evolving immigration policies and quota adjustments for 2025.

Learn more

Video

German Citizenship by Descent Explained

Learn how to apply for German citizenship by descent. Discover eligibility under Article 116 and Section 15, benefits of EU citizenship and the step-by-step application process.

Learn more

Media mentions

Personnel Today: Immigration: Huge Fall in Health and Care Worker Visas

Partner Siobhan Owers discussed how visa reforms are reducing available international staff and creating workforce challenges in the UK care sector.

Learn more

Video

Dubai Introduces a ‘One Free Zone Passport’ – What It Is & How It’s Used | #MobilityMinute

Senior Corporate Services Manager Zak Hynes explores Dubai’s launch of the “One Freezone Passport."

Learn more

Video

Navigating Business Travel in Germany: Essential Insights | #MobilityMinute

Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler discusses how to navigate business travel in Germany.

Learn more

Awards

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris Named 2025 New England Legal Awards Finalists

Partners Molly Carey and Catherine Macris are finalists for the 2025 New England Legal Awards in the Partner of the Year and Regional Managing Partner of the Year categories.

Learn more

Media mentions

The Advocate: Navigating the Complexities of Business Immigration Law

Matawan Managing Partner Rahul Shah reflects on his path in immigration law and shares his perspective on global mobility.

Learn more

Awards

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

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

Stay in touch

Subscribe to receive our latest immigration alerts

Subscribe

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

Contact Us
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© 2025 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Please note that the content made available on this site is not intended for visitors / customers located in the province of Quebec, and the information provided is not applicable to the Quebec market. To access relevant information that applies to the Quebec market, please click here.