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Samantha is a Partner in Fragomen’s Atlanta office. Her experience includes providing corporate and individual clients with immigration services related to policy guidance, strategic planning and advice, and program support. Her client base extends across various industries and business sectors, including financial services, optical networks and semiconductor, and environmental engineering industries, among others.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Samantha practiced at a multinational immigration law firm, where she represented employers ranging from major multinationals to new and emerging businesses that utilize foreign nationals in their U.S. operations.

Education

  • Emory University, School of Law, Master of Law, 1995
  • University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, Bachelor of Law, with distinction , 1994
  • University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, B.A., 1993

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Bar admissions: New York, South Africa

Admitted in New York and South Africa only. Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

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Successfully obtained labor certifications for various categories, including extraordinary ability and outstanding researcher cases

Frequent lecturer on a variety of immigration related topics

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Fragomen is ranked Band 1 for Immigration: Business in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, marking two decades of recognition since 2006. The firm is also the only firm ranked Band 1 in the Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Immigration category and receives additional individual recognitions in the USA: Business Immigration rankings.

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Buffalo Toronto Public Media: IRCC faces processing hurdles as FIFA World Cup draws near

Partner Rick Lamanna provides insight to Buffalo Toronto Public Media on potential IRCC processing challenges as Canada prepares for increased visa demand ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Blog post

Time to Act: Three Key Questions for Employers Ahead of March 1 Remuneration Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland

Immigration Director Deirdre Murray explores the impact of upcoming employment permit changes on employers and workforce planning in Ireland. 

Learn more

Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinute

Director David Iannella discusses how Global Entry can help frequent business travelers navigate US entry more predictably and access TSA PreCheck.

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Video

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Manager Russell Hodges and Associate Gurpreet Phalora explain key UK immigration considerations for London Fashion Week 2026.

Learn more

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Senior Counsel Jo Antoons and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm explore the EU Blue Card recast and its impact for employers, highlighting how hiring, retention and mobility decisions are affected. 

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Times of India: The 2027 H-1B Season: Revised Strategies for Sponsoring Employers and Implications for Aspirants

Partner James Pack on US H‑1B updates and what employers should know for the upcoming lottery.

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Manager Konstantin Schmid provides a practical overview of Swiss citizenship routes, eligibility rules and common reasons applications are delayed or refused. 

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