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Raquel Liberman

Raquel-Liberman
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Raquel advises a wide range of companies—from multinational entities to startups—on all components of immigration programs, compliance and helping them interpret the effect of immigration policy on their industry and their workforce, especially the different options for moving employees to the U.S. In addition to the more common visa categories, Raquel focuses on O-1 and EB-1A visas, both of which have stringent criteria and are often difficult to obtain for certain individuals and industries. Additionally, she serves as advisory counsel for a major technology company on their PERM program management.

Specifically, Raquel works with clients in the following industries:

  • Banking
  • Financial services—Hedge funds, cryptocurrency and investment firms
  • Video game developers
  • Technology—Emerging companies and B2B tech solutions, including fintech startups
  • Infrastructure
  • Consumer goods

As a daughter and granddaughter of immigrants and a naturalized citizen and immigrant in the U.S. herself, Raquel is able to connect with her clients’ employees and empathize with them because of her own experience. She understands that they’re embarking on a major change for themselves and their families and the stress they can experience while navigating the immigration process. Her goal is to help them every step of the way and make the journey as seamless as possible.

Clients also value that Raquel not only puts herself in their shoes but anticipates their needs from start to finish. She is known for her dedication, responsiveness, clear communication and most importantly a high case success rate—deftly overcoming obstacles and changes in circumstances. She demonstrated this ability during the COVID-19 pandemic and various changes in immigration policy.

Raquel’s compassion is also evident in her commitment to pro bono cases, having represented several special immigrant juveniles before the Immigration Court and USCIS and an asylum applicant before Immigration Court. She also volunteered at the South Texas Family Residential Center (Dilley Detention Center), and works with organizations to help Afghan refugees, TPS application for Venezuelan and Haitian migrants and migrant women who are victims of domestic abuse.

Raquel speaks English and Spanish.

Clients also value that Raquel not only puts herself in their shoes but anticipates their needs from start to finish. She is known for her dedication, responsiveness, clear communication and most importantly a high case success rate—deftly overcoming obstacles and changes in circumstances. She demonstrated this ability during the COVID-19 pandemic and various changes in immigration policy.

Raquel’s compassion is also evident in her commitment to pro bono cases, having represented several special immigrant juveniles before the Immigration Court and USCIS and an asylum applicant before Immigration Court. She also volunteered at the South Texas Family Residential Center (Dilley Detention Center), and works with organizations to help Afghan refugees, TPS application for Venezuelan and Haitian migrants and migrant women who are victims of domestic abuse.

Raquel speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • Brooklyn Law School, J.D., cum laude , 2009
  • New York University, M.A., 2006
  • New York University, BFA, with honors , 2002

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed among “Woman of the Year – Rising Star” finalists, Citywealth’s Powerwomen Awards USA, 2024

Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2026

Listed among Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Law

“Rising Star” in Immigration, New York Super Lawyers - New York Metro: Top Women, 2018 to 2019

“Rising Star” in Immigration, New York Super Lawyers, 2017 to 2018

BMW Pay it 4ward Award, 2016

Fragomen Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, 2015

Judge Doris A. Thompson and Judge Edward Thompson Award for Excellence in Professional Skills, 2009

Brooklyn Law School Public Service Award, 2009

Brooklyn Law School Graduate Public Service Fellowship, 2009

CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Immigration and Work, 2008

Experience

Counseled several multinational companies on the impact of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures on their foreign national populations.

Secured National Interest Waiver for developer of configurable medical devices and biosensors used for advancements in auditory needs.

Secured expedited O-1 visas, including emergency appointment requests for actors, art directors, sound designers and artists working on a major AAA video game.

Advised several startup companies on compliant immigration programs, including the successful onboarding of their first and subsequent foreign national employees.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B Employers.” Fragomen, Webinar, 7 October 2025.

Speaker, “Breaking Down the Executive Order—What the New H-1B Changes Mean for Business.” Fragomen, Webinar, 22 September 2025.

Speaker, “Mentorship and Sponsorship.” New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, 9 September 2025.

Speaker, “Navigating U.S. Business and Immigration: Legal, Tax, and Compliance Essentials.” AILA New York Chapter, Webinar, 12 March 2025.

Speaker, “Mentorship and Sponsorship.” New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, 8 October 2024.

Speaker, “Management & Feedback.” New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, 1 October 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration Law's Impact on the Workplace.” New York City Bar CLE Program, New York, NY, 2 October 2019.

Raquel’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

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April 23, 2026 | Awards

Citywealth Leaders List: Top 30 Immigration Advisors 2026 Recognises Four Fragomen ProfessionalsRead more

October 7, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B EmployersRead more
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August 20, 2026 | Awards

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April 23, 2026 | Awards

Citywealth Leaders List: Top 30 Immigration Advisors 2026 Recognises Four Fragomen ProfessionalsRead more

October 7, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B EmployersRead more
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Raquel’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

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

April 23, 2026 | Awards

Citywealth Leaders List: Top 30 Immigration Advisors 2026 Recognises Four Fragomen ProfessionalsRead more

October 7, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B EmployersRead more
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  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6822

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Raquel’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

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

April 23, 2026 | Awards

Citywealth Leaders List: Top 30 Immigration Advisors 2026 Recognises Four Fragomen ProfessionalsRead more

October 7, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B EmployersRead more
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[email protected]

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F:+1 212 480 9930

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1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Raquel’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

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

April 23, 2026 | Awards

Citywealth Leaders List: Top 30 Immigration Advisors 2026 Recognises Four Fragomen ProfessionalsRead more

October 7, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B EmployersRead more
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F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

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1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Raquel’s insights

August 20, 2026 | Awards

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

April 23, 2026 | Awards

Citywealth Leaders List: Top 30 Immigration Advisors 2026 Recognises Four Fragomen ProfessionalsRead more

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Fragomen Webcast: From Policy to Practice: Strategic Workforce Planning for H-1B EmployersRead more
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