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Sarah M. Blackmore

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Sarah is a Senior Associate at Fragomen’s New York office. As a member of the firm’s Knowledge group, she provides internal and client guidance on novel and complex immigration issues and helps to maintain the firm's knowledge library. Sarah has experience working with a wide range of clients—from individuals to Fortune 500 companies—in the technology, oil and gas, financial services, fashion, biopharmaceutical, and arts and media industries on various employment-based immigration matters.

Sarah has provided pro bono immigration services for Immigration Equality and Citizenship Now!.

Education

  • Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2014
  • Cornell University, B.A., 2011

More from Sarah

Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2026

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Experience

Provided clients of various nationalities with personalized assistance for a range of employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant matters.

Assisted designers, researchers and scientists with obtaining “extraordinary ability” and “outstanding researcher” classifications as a result of established prominence in their fields of expertise.

Publications and lectures

Co-Author, “Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility Strategy.” Fragomen, 13 March 2026.

Co-Author, “Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent Strategically.” Fragomen, 20 February 2026.

Co-Author, “Chapter 22: Immigration Considerations for International Assignments; and Appendix 22A.” International Corporate Practice: A Practitioner's Guide to Global Success, February 2023.

Sarah’s insights

August 4, 2026 | Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional DisruptionRead more

March 13, 2026 | Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility StrategyRead more

February 20, 2026 | Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent StrategicallyRead more
More related insights

Sarah’s insights

August 4, 2026 | Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional DisruptionRead more

March 13, 2026 | Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility StrategyRead more

February 20, 2026 | Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent StrategicallyRead more
More related insights

Sarah’s insights

August 4, 2026 | Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional DisruptionRead more

March 13, 2026 | Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility StrategyRead more

February 20, 2026 | Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent StrategicallyRead more
More related insights

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  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English

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Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 230 2851

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Sarah’s insights

August 4, 2026 | Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional DisruptionRead more

March 13, 2026 | Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility StrategyRead more

February 20, 2026 | Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent StrategicallyRead more
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[email protected]

T:+1 212 230 2851

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Sarah’s insights

August 4, 2026 | Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional DisruptionRead more

March 13, 2026 | Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility StrategyRead more

February 20, 2026 | Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent StrategicallyRead more
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Share

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Get in touch

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  • English

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Email

[email protected]

T:+1 212 230 2851

F:+1 212 480 9930

New York

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Sarah’s insights

August 4, 2026 | Blog post

How the Middle East Is Building Workforce Mobility Resilience Amid Regional DisruptionRead more

March 13, 2026 | Blog post

Why Climate Disruptions Are Reshaping Mobility StrategyRead more

February 20, 2026 | Blog post

Venezuela’s Energy Reset: Unlocking Opportunity, Managing Risk and Deploying Talent StrategicallyRead more
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Human Resources Director: Fixed-Term Contract Limits Squeeze Visa Sponsorship, Research Warns

Co-authors Partner Charles Johanes, Senior Counsel Anna Boucher and Allens Partner Tarsha Gavin explore the intersection of Australia’s migration and employment laws and the implications for employers sponsoring temporary visa holders.

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Blog post

UK Global Talent Visa vs Innovator Founder Visa: A Guide for Tech Professionals, Researchers and Founders

Senior Associate Amelia Haynes compares the UK’s Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes, examining who each route may suit, the evidence required, professional flexibility and potential pathways to settlement.

Learn more

Blog post

Polish Citizenship by Descent: Finding Family Records and Navigating Polish Archives

Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala and Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek explain how applicants pursuing Polish citizenship by descent can locate family records, navigate archives and obtain documentary evidence that can be used in citizenship proceedings.

Learn more
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Awards

Fragomen Recognized in 2027 Best Law Firms® Rankings in the United States

Fragomen has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning a National Tier 1 ranking in Immigration Law and 16 regional rankings across the United States.

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Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub: The Specialist Skills Needed to Deliver Future Offshore Projects

Director Kelly Hardman explores how early UK immigration planning and investment in domestic skills can help offshore businesses access the specialist expertise needed to deliver future projects.

Learn more

Media mentions

SHRM: Why ‘Hush Trips’ Can Pose Big Risks for Employers and Workers

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons explains the immigration, social security, insurance, employment law and tax risks that undisclosed international remote work can create for employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times of India: Immigration After the Midterms: A New Congress, but Who Holds the Power?

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler discusses the potential impact of the US midterm elections on immigration policy and the areas where bipartisan support could shape future developments.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Earned Settlement: When Immigration Status Becomes an Incentive for Growth and Compliance

In a new blog, UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines what the framework could mean for employers, including potential impacts on sponsorship costs, retention planning, employee communications and support for internationally mobile workers and their families.

Learn more

Blog post

What the 2026 Midterm Election Results Mean for U.S. Business Immigration and Employers

In a new blog, Partner K. Edward Raleigh examines what the election results could mean for employers and where businesses should focus now, from immigration compliance and workforce planning to state response procedures and preparation for increased scrutiny.

Learn more

Media mentions

The PIE: UK to Increase HPI Visa Cap and Expand Eligibility to 150 Universities

Manager Russell Hodges discusses how the HPI visa expansion could help UK employers attract global talent.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Comment on DHS proposal to impose up to $100,000 in Optional Practical Training FeesLearn more

Media mentions

Human Resources Director: Fixed-Term Contract Limits Squeeze Visa Sponsorship, Research Warns

Co-authors Partner Charles Johanes, Senior Counsel Anna Boucher and Allens Partner Tarsha Gavin explore the intersection of Australia’s migration and employment laws and the implications for employers sponsoring temporary visa holders.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Global Talent Visa vs Innovator Founder Visa: A Guide for Tech Professionals, Researchers and Founders

Senior Associate Amelia Haynes compares the UK’s Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes, examining who each route may suit, the evidence required, professional flexibility and potential pathways to settlement.

Learn more

Blog post

Polish Citizenship by Descent: Finding Family Records and Navigating Polish Archives

Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala and Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek explain how applicants pursuing Polish citizenship by descent can locate family records, navigate archives and obtain documentary evidence that can be used in citizenship proceedings.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Fragomen news

2026年10月 米国移民法ダイジェストLearn more

Awards

Fragomen Recognized in 2027 Best Law Firms® Rankings in the United States

Fragomen has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, earning a National Tier 1 ranking in Immigration Law and 16 regional rankings across the United States.

Learn more

Media mentions

Global Underwater Hub: The Specialist Skills Needed to Deliver Future Offshore Projects

Director Kelly Hardman explores how early UK immigration planning and investment in domestic skills can help offshore businesses access the specialist expertise needed to deliver future projects.

Learn more

Media mentions

SHRM: Why ‘Hush Trips’ Can Pose Big Risks for Employers and Workers

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons explains the immigration, social security, insurance, employment law and tax risks that undisclosed international remote work can create for employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Times of India: Immigration After the Midterms: A New Congress, but Who Holds the Power?

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler discusses the potential impact of the US midterm elections on immigration policy and the areas where bipartisan support could shape future developments.

Learn more

Blog post

UK Earned Settlement: When Immigration Status Becomes an Incentive for Growth and Compliance

In a new blog, UK Government Affairs Strategy Director Shuyeb Muquit examines what the framework could mean for employers, including potential impacts on sponsorship costs, retention planning, employee communications and support for internationally mobile workers and their families.

Learn more

Blog post

What the 2026 Midterm Election Results Mean for U.S. Business Immigration and Employers

In a new blog, Partner K. Edward Raleigh examines what the election results could mean for employers and where businesses should focus now, from immigration compliance and workforce planning to state response procedures and preparation for increased scrutiny.

Learn more

Media mentions

The PIE: UK to Increase HPI Visa Cap and Expand Eligibility to 150 Universities

Manager Russell Hodges discusses how the HPI visa expansion could help UK employers attract global talent.

Learn more
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