Fractional immigration management, program design, and workforce compliance for companies navigating a global talent landscape — without the overhead of full-time in-house staff.
"We've sat in your seat — managing hundreds of cases, navigating USCIS policy shifts, and supporting foreign nationals through the most consequential moments of their careers."
Pathway Consulting LLC is a boutique immigration consulting firm specializing in corporate immigration program design, compliance, and ongoing management. We serve companies of every size — from early-stage startups building their first immigration workflow to global enterprises with complex, multi-jurisdictional workforces.
We embed with your HR, Legal, and Talent Acquisition teams to build programs that are operationally sound, legally defensible, and genuinely employee-centered. Our work spans everything from SOP creation and vendor management to on-site compliance presence and foreign national office hours.
What sets us apart is direct, practitioner-level experience — not just advising, but having personally managed Fortune 500-scale immigration operations at Fragomen, one of the world's leading immigration law firms.
Principal Consultant & Co-Founder
7+ years of corporate immigration leadership, including managing the global consular program for a Fortune 500 technology company with 160,000+ employees at Fragomen. Expert in H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, PERM, RFEs, I-9/E-Verify compliance, and building scalable immigration operations from the ground up. Fragomen 2025 Innovator Award recipient and NY Legal Aid 2021 Pro-Bono Award winner.
Co-Founder & Compliance Advisor
Rowan Liptrot blends global trade compliance expertise with a strong foundation in legal analysis and operational workflow design. His experience interpreting regulatory frameworks, managing cross-border documentation, and building scalable compliance systems aligns closely with immigration operations, where accuracy, risk mitigation, and structured processes are essential. Rowan excels at translating complex legal requirements into clear, efficient, repeatable workflows.
From fractional program ownership to targeted compliance audits, our engagements are scoped to your needs — not a one-size-fits-all retainer.
Full ownership of your immigration operations on a fractional basis — acting as your in-house Immigration Specialist without the full-time headcount.
Proactive compliance programs that protect your company during audits, site visits, and regulatory scrutiny — before a problem arises.
High-touch employee support that reduces HR burden, builds trust with your visa-dependent workforce, and improves retention and satisfaction.
For companies without an existing immigration infrastructure — we design and implement the entire program from scratch.
We understand immigration software — from case management systems to AI-powered legal tools. We help you adopt the right tech and use it correctly.
When it matters most — on-site availability for audits, site visits, and high-risk filings. Based in Andover, MA, minutes from major employers.
We've handled the full spectrum of corporate immigration workflows — from routine extensions to complex executive mobility and regulatory emergencies.
H-1B, L-1A/B, TN, O-1, E-3 — from initial filings to complex RFE responses and appeals.
PERM labor certification, EB-1/EB-2 petitions, I-485 adjustment of status, and portability.
I-9, E-Verify, LCA compliance, Public Access Files, and preparation for DOL/ICE enforcement actions.
Cross-jurisdictional case coordination, consular program management, and international workforce strategy.
Visa Types We Handle
We learn about your workforce, your foreign national population, any compliance gaps, and what you need most urgently. No prep required — just a conversation.
We map your needs to the right engagement model — fractional support, a project-based audit, or a custom combination. You get a clear scope and transparent pricing.
We move quickly. Within days of signing, we're embedded with your HR team, connected to your systems, and ready to handle your matters.
We're not a vendor — we function as part of your team. Regular reporting, proactive communication, and full transparency on every active case and compliance obligation.
At large law firms, your account is often handled by junior staff once onboarded. At Pathway, you work directly with the principals — senior-level expertise on every case, every call, every audit.
We understand immigration technology deeply — including its limitations. We help you adopt tools that actually improve operations, and we review AI-powered products with a trained eye for legal-ethics risk.
Immigration is existential for foreign nationals. We design programs that treat employees with the care and communication they deserve — reducing anxiety, improving trust, and freeing HR to focus on strategy.
We build proactive compliance frameworks — PAF audits, I-9 programs, site visit readiness — so that when enforcement comes, your company is already prepared. Not scrambling.
All engagements are scoped individually. These frameworks give you a starting point — we customize from here.
Option A
Best for companies with an active FN population who need day-to-day immigration support without a full-time hire.
Option B · Most Popular
Best for companies who need to close compliance gaps quickly and build defensible documentation before an audit or site visit.
Option C
Best for companies who have outside counsel handling filings but want to dramatically improve the employee experience and manager awareness.
Pricing Reference
Fractional support from $185/hr · FN office hours from $1,200/month · PAF audits from $2,500 · Multi-month engagements discounted. All scopes are custom — contact us for a proposal.
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
New York Legal Aid Society · 2021
Union Township, NJ
Hispanic National Bar Association
Town of Andover, MA · Immigration Lead
Whether you're building from scratch, closing a compliance gap, or looking for ongoing support — the first conversation is always free.
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