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Stephania is a vital member of Fragomen's Miami team, offering guidance to international and domestic corporations, multinational enterprises, foreign investors and professionals navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. Stephania's comprehensive understanding of various nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes enhances her ability to provide tailored immigration solutions to her clients, solidifying her reputation as a trusted advisor in the field of immigration law.

Focusing on corporate immigration, Stephania advises multinational companies on obtaining both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for their employees. Her experience covers a broad spectrum of visa categories, including L-1A/L-1B visas for multinational executives, managers, and specialized knowledge professionals, TN (Canada/Mexico) professionals, O-1A and O-1B individuals of extraordinary ability and H-1B Specialty Occupation professionals, as well as their country-specific equivalents, the H-1B1 (Chile/Singapore) and E-3 (Australian) visa professionals. She excels in navigating the complexities of the L-1 Blanket Petition program, guiding clients through corporate structuring to meet eligibility requirements and providing legal support throughout extension and amendment processes.

Stephania's experience extends to specialized areas within immigration law, including Physician and Nurse H-1Bs, as well as Schedule A PERMs for Nurses. With comprehensive knowledge in these areas, she effectively assists healthcare professionals and employers in securing appropriate visas and navigating employment-based immigration processes. Additionally, Stephania regularly advises clients on E-2/E-1 Treaty Visas, as well as the EB-5 Investor Program (Pre and Post RIA). She also focuses on guiding clients through eligibility for merit-based self-sponsorship immigrant visa (green card) processes, including the EB-1A, Extraordinary Ability Petition and EB-2, National Interest Waiver. Her practice frequently involves assisting high net worth clients with immigration concerns related to intricate tax matters, collaborating with international tax counsel to develop strategic planning strategies.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Stephania focused on business immigration, as well as family-based immigration at a national law firm. She has successfully represented individuals before the U.S. Immigration Courts and regularly advised clients on the immigration consequences of criminal dispositions.

Stephania’s pro bono experience includes representing a Special Immigrant Juvenile client before the Florida Dependency Court, U.S. Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and recently assisted three Afghani families in applying for Humanitarian Paroles to flee the Afghani Humanitarian Crisis

Stephania speaks English and Spanish.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Stephania focused on business immigration, as well as family-based immigration at a national law firm. She has successfully represented individuals before the U.S. Immigration Courts and regularly advised clients on the immigration consequences of criminal dispositions.

Stephania’s pro bono experience includes representing a Special Immigrant Juvenile client before the Florida Dependency Court, U.S. Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and recently assisted three Afghani families in applying for Humanitarian Paroles to flee the Afghani Humanitarian Crisis

Stephania speaks English and Spanish.

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., cum laude , 2014
  • Florida Atlantic University, B.A., 2011

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Florida

Court Admissions: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Chambers USA, 2025-2026

Named to Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021 to 2026

Listed among “Rising Stars,” Super Lawyers Florida, 2023 to 2024

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Member, AILA South Florida, CBP Field Ops Liaison Committee, 2023-2024

Co-Chair, AILA South Florida, Business and Investment Committee, 2020-2021

Member, AILA South Florida, CBP Committee

Member, AILA South Florida, Wellness Committee

Member, AILA South Florida, Business and Investment Committee, 2016-2021

Co-Chair, AILA Practice Management Committee, 2015-2016

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Navigating a Changing Immigration Landscape - Why the EB-5 Visa Offers Stability for F-1 Students.” Fragomen and Interstride. Webinar, 20 May 2025.

Speaker, “Understanding Business and Investment Visas.” 2025 SelectUSA Mexico Conference, Mexico City, Mexico, 25 February 2025.

Speaker, “Green Card by investment (EB-5).” Invest America LATAM Tour, 6 June 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Brazilian Investors and Entrepreneurs.” LIDE Parana, 5 June 2024.

Speaker, “Immigration Options for Brazilian Investors and Entrepreneurs.” LIDE Rio de Janeiro, 3 June 2024.

Panelist, “Curtain Up, Borders Down: Labor and Employment in the International Entertainment Field, Entertainment Visas.” University of Miami ICLR Symposium, 12 April 2024.

Speaker, “Key takeaways from AILA’s Oct. 5 meeting with DOS in D.C.” AILA South Florida Chapter October Luncheon, Miami, FL, 18 October 2023.

Speaker, “Entrepreneurial Immigration Options.” University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Webinar, 15 September 2023.

Speaker, “Immigration Solutions: The Benefits of the EB-5 Visa Program.” Millennia Atlantic University (MAU) Talks, Doral, FL, 17 May 2023.

Speaker, “Non-immigrant Visas.” AILA – South Florida Chapter 1st Annual Immigration Law 101 Conference, 13 April 2022.

Speaker, “E and L Visa Trends.” AILA – South Florida Chapter Business & Investment Committee, 7 April 2022.

Speaker, “Work Visa alternatives to the H-1B.” Interstride, Webinar, 18 November 2021.

Speaker, “E-1 Treaty Trader & E-2 Treaty Investor Update.” AILA – South Florida Chapter Business & Investment Committee, Miami, FL, 24 January 2020.

Speaker, “So You Think You're Extraordinary? A Discussion on O-1s and EB-1s.” AILA – South Florida Chapter, Business and Investment Committee, Miami, FL, December 8, 2016.

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Miami FL 33126

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March 18, 2026 | Seminar

Residencia en EE. UU. a través del Programa EB-5 y la Trump Gold CardRead more

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Programa de Investidores EB-5 e o Trump Gold CardRead more
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March 18, 2026 | Seminar

Residencia en EE. UU. a través del Programa EB-5 y la Trump Gold CardRead more

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Programa de Investidores EB-5 e o Trump Gold CardRead more
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