Tim Nelson

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Tim Nelson

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Tim’s two-decade career in immigration law is enriched by his experience working for clients across a wide range of industries. While he supports clients primarily in the pharmaceutical, chemical, medical engineering, academic and high-end manufacturing industries, he has represented clients from nearly every sector, from individual professional athletes to multinational conglomerates. This variety of experience has honed his understanding of the immigration journey and the common challenges it poses to every client.

It’s a foundation that enables him to provide solutions that navigate the immigration process effectively and efficiently, while still addressing his clients’ signature preferences and culture. He’s built every flavor of program, from bare-bones, by-the-book approaches that minimize cost, to white-glove, bespoke programs that provide extra levels of attention and support.

When necessary, Tim designs additional program elements that address a client’s unique challenges; for example, he has created information clearing houses that gather data on large immigrant workforces and, by analyzing employee information from the individual worker to the corporate division, help clients understand and reduce costs. He has helped third-party service providers adopt this program, providing additional value to his clients.

Within Fragomen, he’s spearheaded performance innovations, including the development of the firm’s writing center. This project centralized and streamlined the narrative aspects of legal drafting, freeing up personnel to focus on strategic planning and employee experience.

These innovations have led to faster service, smaller team sizes and reduced costs for clients. More importantly, they have created transparent, comprehensible immigration programs that establish stability, predictability and clear-cut expectations.

Clients also value Tim’s advice on the immigration aspects of corporate deal-making, including restructurings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. He provides a calm, authoritative presence amid the most stressful and uncertain transactions, helping management and employees alike anticipate and prepare for potential disruption.

Tim maintains an active pro bono practice, concentrating on asylum, U visa and withholding cases. Most recently, he has partnered with the American Friends Service Committee, a non-profit organization that helps people of all faiths and backgrounds challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace. Tim coordinates Fragomen associate teams that help AFSC onsite with immigration-related projects.

Within Fragomen, he’s spearheaded performance innovations, including the development of the firm’s writing center. This project centralized and streamlined the narrative aspects of legal drafting, freeing up personnel to focus on strategic planning and employee experience.

These innovations have led to faster service, smaller team sizes and reduced costs for clients. More importantly, they have created transparent, comprehensible immigration programs that establish stability, predictability and clear-cut expectations.

Clients also value Tim’s advice on the immigration aspects of corporate deal-making, including restructurings, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. He provides a calm, authoritative presence amid the most stressful and uncertain transactions, helping management and employees alike anticipate and prepare for potential disruption.

Tim maintains an active pro bono practice, concentrating on asylum, U visa and withholding cases. Most recently, he has partnered with the American Friends Service Committee, a non-profit organization that helps people of all faiths and backgrounds challenge unjust systems and promote lasting peace. Tim coordinates Fragomen associate teams that help AFSC onsite with immigration-related projects.

Education

  • Case Western Reserve School of Law, J.D., 2006
  • Trinity College, B.A., 2000

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey, District of Columbia

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

Awards

Listed in Chambers USA, 2021 to 2026

Professional accomplishments

Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, New York State Bar Association

Experience

Represented a global manufacturing company in divesting multiple entities throughout the world. This included advising on impact to immigration status of different corporate structures, identifying impacted population, establishing strategy for impacted employees and advising on compliance for new entities.

Partnered with a multinational conglomerate to consolidate their worldwide immigration program with Fragomen. This included developing strategies for the establishment of a centralized immigration center within the corporation and developing customized and streamlined processes for more than 2,000 immigration cases.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical Industry.” Fragomen, Webinar, 24 April 2025.

Author, “Immigration's Vital Role in M&A Due Diligence.” Corporate Counsel Business Journal, November-December 2018.

Speaker, “Immigration Changes & the Executive Order.” Princeton University, February 2017.

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April 24, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical IndustryRead more
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Fragomen Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

April 24, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical IndustryRead more
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June 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

April 24, 2025 | Webinar

Fragomen Webcast: Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical IndustryRead more
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Matawan NJ 07747

United States

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June 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

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Fragomen Webcast: Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical IndustryRead more
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Matawan NJ 07747

United States

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Tim’s insights

June 5, 2026 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

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90 Matawan Road, 4th Floor

Matawan NJ 07747

United States

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Fragomen Earns Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026Read more

June 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Ranked in Chambers USA 2025Read more

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Fragomen Webcast: Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical IndustryRead more
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