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December 9, 2025 | United StatesThe New York Times: U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History
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Renée is an Immigration Attorney at Servicios Migratorios, Chile (Fragomen’s affiliate in Chile), with more than three years of experience in Chilean immigration and human mobility matters. She assists different companies with long- and short-term visa processes for their expats, explains migratory strategy to clients and advises them during the process before the National Migration Service and Chilean Courts in cases with special difficulties or severe delays.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Renée worked at the Legal Clinic of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and gained experience in Chilean migratory law.

She actively participates in pro bono work by associating with Fundación Pro-Bono. She has also provided legal and judicial assistance for socially vulnerable immigrants through Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

Renée speaks English and Spanish.

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  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Law Degree, 2019

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Licensed Attorney admitted to practice by the Supreme Court.

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Author, “Proyecto de Ley que modifica los requisitos para obtener la nacionalidad chilena.” The Legal Industry Reviews, Volume 22, July 2025.

Author, “Implementación del Permiso para Inversionistas y personal relacionado.” The Legal Industry Reviews, Volume 13, 13 September 2022.

Co-author, “Indicaciones de‘turismo laboral’y regulación extraordinaria la luz del eventual reconocimiento del derecho a inmigrar.” Boletín Ius Novum, Volume 4, 28 September 2020.

Speaker, “Migrantes en situación de irregularidad y los obstáculos para acceder a la justicia en Chile.” Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Buenos Aires’ XIV Congreso Iberoamericano deDerecho Constitucional “LaDemocracia Constitucional en América Latina,” Buenos Aires, Argentina, 21 May 2019.

 

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