Important Updates
Important Updates
May 19, 2026 | ParaguayParaguay: New Investor Pass Expands Permanent Residence Options
May 19, 2026 | United StatesBloomberg Law: ICE Raises the Stakes for Employers’ I-9 Compliance Failures
May 19, 2026 | CanadaCanada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu Recognized Among Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2026
May 19, 2026 | Cayman IslandsCayman Islands: New Immigration Act Tightens Hiring, Mobility and Compliance Rules
May 19, 2026 | MexicoMexico: Expanded Restrictive Requirements for Residence Visas
May 19, 2026 | ParaguayParaguay: New Investor Pass Expands Permanent Residence Options
May 19, 2026 | United StatesBloomberg Law: ICE Raises the Stakes for Employers’ I-9 Compliance Failures
May 19, 2026 | CanadaCanada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu Recognized Among Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2026
May 19, 2026 | Cayman IslandsCayman Islands: New Immigration Act Tightens Hiring, Mobility and Compliance Rules
May 19, 2026 | MexicoMexico: Expanded Restrictive Requirements for Residence Visas
May 19, 2026 | ParaguayParaguay: New Investor Pass Expands Permanent Residence Options
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
    Travel and Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastNavigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapCenter for Strategy and Applied InsightsVietnamese 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

  • Travel and Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Center for Strategy and Applied Insights
  • 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 Rodrigo Garcia

Senior Manager

Rodrigo Garcia

Photo of Rodrigo Garcia
Photo of Rodrigo Garcia
  • People

Senior Manager

Rodrigo Garcia

Country / Territory

  • MexicoMexico

Get in touch

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

Rodrigo is a Senior Manager at Fragomen’s Mexico City office, where he advises multinational companies on corporate immigration, compliance and global mobility strategy in Mexico.

With more than 20 years of experience, Rodrigo represents Fortune 500 clients across key industries including technology, consumer products, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, infrastructure and financial services.

Rodrigo leads a team of immigration professionals and oversees a large number of client accounts, acting as a trusted advisor on immigration compliance, risk mitigation and workforce mobility. His practice covers all aspects of Mexican corporate immigration, including work authorization, residence processes, compliance frameworks and citizenship matters.

Clients and peers recognize Rodrigo for his responsiveness, strategic mindset and ability to deliver clear and practical solutions in complex regulatory scenarios. He is valued for his reliability, commercial awareness and consistent delivery in high-demand environments. His leadership and client-centric approach have positioned him as a trusted advisor for multinational organizations operating in Mexico.

Prior to Fragomen opening its Mexico office, Rodrigo worked as an Account Manager with Fragomen’s former Local Advisor partner firm in Mexico.

Rodrigo has served as a thesis advisor for a Harvard University student’s senior thesis on global immigration in athletics and as a professor in leading academic institutions and specialized legal programs. He has also developed and taught diploma programs focused on corporate immigration in Mexico, compliance and global mobility.

Rodrigo is actively involved in pro bono initiatives and has contributed to the development of strategic collaborations with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR/ACNUR), supporting vulnerable populations and promoting access to legal services in migration, and the non-governmental organization Ayuda en Acción México and many consulates to provide legal advice and training to immigrants from Central America who are in the country irregularly. 

Rodrigo speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Clients and peers recognize Rodrigo for his responsiveness, strategic mindset and ability to deliver clear and practical solutions in complex regulatory scenarios. He is valued for his reliability, commercial awareness and consistent delivery in high-demand environments. His leadership and client-centric approach have positioned him as a trusted advisor for multinational organizations operating in Mexico.

Prior to Fragomen opening its Mexico office, Rodrigo worked as an Account Manager with Fragomen’s former Local Advisor partner firm in Mexico.

Rodrigo has served as a thesis advisor for a Harvard University student’s senior thesis on global immigration in athletics and as a professor in leading academic institutions and specialized legal programs. He has also developed and taught diploma programs focused on corporate immigration in Mexico, compliance and global mobility.

Rodrigo is actively involved in pro bono initiatives and has contributed to the development of strategic collaborations with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR/ACNUR), supporting vulnerable populations and promoting access to legal services in migration, and the non-governmental organization Ayuda en Acción México and many consulates to provide legal advice and training to immigrants from Central America who are in the country irregularly. 

Rodrigo speaks English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Education

  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, J.D., with honors, 2007

More from Rodrigo

Awards

Listed in The Best Lawyers in Mexico, Immigration Law, 2026

Global Recognition Award, 2025

Professional accomplishments

Coordinator, Immigration Commission, Mexican Bar Association, 2022-2023

Board of Directors, Mexican Bar Association, 2025-2027

Member, Mexican Bar Association, Editorial Committee

Director, BMA-TV.MX

Member, Mexican National Association of Corporate Lawyers

Member, Spanish Chamber of Commerce

Publications and lectures

Contributor, “Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en México.” Tirant México, 8 August 2024 and “La inclusión en el Sistema Jurídico Mexicano”

Co-Author, “La inclusión en el Sistema Jurídico Méxicano.” Tirant México, 10 August 2021.

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

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

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
More related insights

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

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

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
More related insights

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

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

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
More related insights

Country / Territory

  • MexicoMexico

Get in touch

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

Connect via Linkedin

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

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

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

Connect via Linkedin

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

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

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:T +52 55 5955 4400

Fragomen in Mexico City, Mexico

Fragomen México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Insurgentes Sur 1898, Piso 16

Mexico City 01030

Mexico

Connect via Linkedin

Rodrigo’s insights

November 13, 2025 | Awards

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

February 21, 2025 | Fragomen news

Rodrigo García Re-elected to Mexican Bar Association’s Board of DirectorsRead more

October 22, 2024 | Media mentions

Tirant México: Manual de Cumplimiento Migratorio para Empresas en MéxicoRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: ICE Raises the Stakes for Employers’ I-9 Compliance Failures

Partner Daniel Brown discussed how updated Immigration and Customs Enforcement guidance could increase employer exposure to I-9 compliance penalties.

Learn more

Awards

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu Recognized Among Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2026

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu is recognized by Women We Admire among the Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2026 for her leadership in immigration and global mobility.

Learn more

Video

How to Hire International Employees in the UK: Visas Explained for Employers

Senior Manager Harry Goldstraw outlines key considerations for UK employers hiring international talent, including sponsorship requirements, visa pathways and compliance obligations shaping workforce mobility strategy.

Learn more

Article

The Myth of A1 Simplification: Why EU Business Travel Compliance Is Becoming More Complex

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons examines how the EU’s proposed social security reforms are reshaping A1 compliance for business travel, introducing “Day One” requirements and greater complexity.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Wins 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs for Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management and Thought Leadership

Fragomen is recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs, including Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider and Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year for the Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026.

Learn more

Blog post

Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Visas

German Visa Risks: What Past Unauthorised Employment Means for Your Visa Application

Manager Dr. Adela Schmidt explains how German authorities assess past travel and business activities and why suspected unauthorized work during prior visits can lead to visa refusals and temporary entry bans.

Learn more

Video

Romania Launches Unified Work Permit System | #MobilityMinute

Assistant Manager Sukhjeet Kaur discusses Romania’s proposed immigration reforms, including new visa categories, employer authorization requirements and a new digital immigration platform.

Learn more

Podcast

Why Strategy Matters Now: Inside the Center for Strategy and Applied Insights

Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah Rogal discuss the mission of Fragomen’s Center for Strategy and Applied Insights and how it helps organizations and governments navigate evolving immigration policy and global talent mobility challenges.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen and Papaya Global Launch Strategic Partnership to Streamline Global Mobility and Compliance

Fragomen and Papaya Global announce a strategic partnership combining workforce technology and immigration capabilities to help organizations simplify global mobility, enhance compliance and manage cross-border workforces through a more integrated, technology-enabled approach.

Learn more

Video

Understanding Immigration in Latin America: Residency Options and Citizenship Pathways

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how Latin America’s evolving immigration landscape offers accessible and flexible residence pathways for foreign nationals, highlighting key visa options, regional trends and the growing role of digital modernization across the region.

Learn more

Podcast

Reality Check Pt. 2: Immigration Law in Pop Culture

Senior Associate Stephanie Weaver and Associate Julia Manacher continue their discussion on immigration law in popular culture, examining how television and media portray immigration processes and the realities behind common immigration storylines.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: ICE Raises the Stakes for Employers’ I-9 Compliance Failures

Partner Daniel Brown discussed how updated Immigration and Customs Enforcement guidance could increase employer exposure to I-9 compliance penalties.

Learn more

Awards

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu Recognized Among Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2026

Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu is recognized by Women We Admire among the Top Women Leaders of Toronto for 2026 for her leadership in immigration and global mobility.

Learn more

Video

How to Hire International Employees in the UK: Visas Explained for Employers

Senior Manager Harry Goldstraw outlines key considerations for UK employers hiring international talent, including sponsorship requirements, visa pathways and compliance obligations shaping workforce mobility strategy.

Learn more

Article

The Myth of A1 Simplification: Why EU Business Travel Compliance Is Becoming More Complex

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons examines how the EU’s proposed social security reforms are reshaping A1 compliance for business travel, introducing “Day One” requirements and greater complexity.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Wins 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs for Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management and Thought Leadership

Fragomen is recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs, including Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider and Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year for the Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026.

Learn more

Blog post

Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Visas

German Visa Risks: What Past Unauthorised Employment Means for Your Visa Application

Manager Dr. Adela Schmidt explains how German authorities assess past travel and business activities and why suspected unauthorized work during prior visits can lead to visa refusals and temporary entry bans.

Learn more

Video

Romania Launches Unified Work Permit System | #MobilityMinute

Assistant Manager Sukhjeet Kaur discusses Romania’s proposed immigration reforms, including new visa categories, employer authorization requirements and a new digital immigration platform.

Learn more

Podcast

Why Strategy Matters Now: Inside the Center for Strategy and Applied Insights

Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah Rogal discuss the mission of Fragomen’s Center for Strategy and Applied Insights and how it helps organizations and governments navigate evolving immigration policy and global talent mobility challenges.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Fragomen and Papaya Global Launch Strategic Partnership to Streamline Global Mobility and Compliance

Fragomen and Papaya Global announce a strategic partnership combining workforce technology and immigration capabilities to help organizations simplify global mobility, enhance compliance and manage cross-border workforces through a more integrated, technology-enabled approach.

Learn more

Video

Understanding Immigration in Latin America: Residency Options and Citizenship Pathways

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how Latin America’s evolving immigration landscape offers accessible and flexible residence pathways for foreign nationals, highlighting key visa options, regional trends and the growing role of digital modernization across the region.

Learn more

Podcast

Reality Check Pt. 2: Immigration Law in Pop Culture

Senior Associate Stephanie Weaver and Associate Julia Manacher continue their discussion on immigration law in popular culture, examining how television and media portray immigration processes and the realities behind common immigration storylines.

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
  • AI Transparency Statement
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

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

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • AI Transparency Statement
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

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

© 2026 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.