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Susan Steger

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Susan Steger

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Susan began employment with the firm in November of 1998, and focuses on setting up efficient business immigration programs and policies. She has experience with start-up companies, large corporate entities, multinational corporations, mergers and acquisitions, reductions in force, I-9 and LCA compliance programs and government audits. Susan has represented numerous clients in many different industries, including semi-conductor, telecommunications, software, information technology, manufacturing, management consulting, banking, oil and gas, and consulting.

Susan is a member of the firm’s Corporate Compliance committee. Her practice includes all aspects of U.S. business immigration and employment-based immigration training for in-house professionals.

Susan has worked pro bono for the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program. She has also worked with the Human Rights Initiative since 2014 to provide pro bono assistance to children who qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). 

 

Education

  • Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., cum laude , 1989
  • Texas A&M University, B.Sc., 1984

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: California, Texas

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2025 to 2027

Named one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine, 2017

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Dallas Bar Association

Member, Board of Directors, President Elect, Dallas Women Lawyers Association

Member, Advisory Board, TWGGA

Former Member, Board of Directors Treasurer, Dallas Women Lawyers Association, 2003 to 2008

Experience

Handled numerous government LCA audits for H-1B employers.

Set up PERM programs for large corporate client.

Provided immigration training to in-house professionals involved with immigration issues.

Partnered with corporate clients, both large and small, in the design and implementation of efficient and cost-effective immigration programs.

Publications and lectures

Author, “The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate America.” Fragomen, 22 September 2026.

Author, “Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer Impact.” Fragomen, 6 March 2026.

Speaker, Lorman Educational Services.

Speaker, American Immigration Lawyers Conferences, Texas Chapter.

Speaker, Overseas Human Resource Development Group.

Susan’s insights

September 22, 2026 | Blog post

The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate AmericaRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

March 6, 2026 | Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer ImpactRead more
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Susan’s insights

September 22, 2026 | Blog post

The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate AmericaRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

March 6, 2026 | Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer ImpactRead more
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Susan’s insights

September 22, 2026 | Blog post

The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate AmericaRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

March 6, 2026 | Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer ImpactRead more
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[email protected]

T:+1 469 791 0303

F:+1 972 233 3134

Dallas

14951 N. Dallas Parkway

Suite #900

Dallas TX 75240

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Susan’s insights

September 22, 2026 | Blog post

The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate AmericaRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

March 6, 2026 | Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer ImpactRead more
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14951 N. Dallas Parkway

Suite #900

Dallas TX 75240

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Susan’s insights

September 22, 2026 | Blog post

The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate AmericaRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

March 6, 2026 | Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer ImpactRead more
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14951 N. Dallas Parkway

Suite #900

Dallas TX 75240

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Susan’s insights

September 22, 2026 | Blog post

The Narrowing Talent Pipeline: From International Student to Corporate AmericaRead more

August 20, 2026 | Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™Read more

March 6, 2026 | Blog post

Artificial Wage Inflation in Business Immigration: Policy Misalignment and Employer ImpactRead more
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