Jaeden Jude Noronha

I am a Business Immigration Coordinator at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP in New York City and a recent graduate of Columbia University in the City of New York, where I earned a Master of Arts in Political Science from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). My academic specialization is Political Economy, with a particular focus on quantitative methods in political analysis and the relationship between economic policy, political institutions, and public decision-making.

Prior to Columbia, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science, departmental honors, and a double major in Honors Economics and Political Science. During my undergraduate studies, I was named to the Dean's List for six consecutive terms and received the Centurion Award, recognizing my dedication and service as a student leader.

I currently work as a Business Immigration Coordinator in the Case Assistant Team (CAT) at Fragomen, where I support attorneys and immigration professionals with U.S. business immigration and employment-based immigration matters. My work includes assisting with immigration case management, coordinating client documentation, preparing and organizing case materials, monitoring deadlines and case progress, and supporting matters involving federal immigration agencies. The position has allowed me to build on my previous legal and government experience while developing a deeper understanding of U.S. immigration law, corporate legal services, and the intersection between federal policy and individual immigration matters.

Prior to joining Fragomen, I gained legal experience at law firms specializing in immigration law and criminal defense, where I supported attorneys with legal research, case management, motion drafting, appeals, document organization, and client matters. These experiences provided me with firsthand exposure to the day-to-day practice of law and strengthened my interest in pursuing a career in the legal profession.

I have also served in the Office of U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng, where I assisted with constituent and legislative matters, including federal agency inquiries, managed high-volume communications, and supported front-office operations. My work included matters involving agencies such as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), providing me with a deeper understanding of how federal institutions, public policy, and government services directly affect individuals and communities.

Beyond my professional experience, I was actively involved in university leadership and public service. At the University of Oregon, I served as President of the Economics Club and Treasurer of the Undergraduate Law Association. I also served on the Undergraduate Student Advisory Board and the College of Arts and Sciences Steering Committee, where I contributed to the development of the college's strategic plan.

My research interests lie at the intersection of economics, politics, law, and public policy. I am particularly interested in understanding how macroeconomic and public policies influence political decision-making and how quantitative analysis can be used to evaluate their short and long term economic and social effects.

My previous research has examined topics including environmental politics and the U.S. political economy, taxation and housing policy, green investment and corporate strategy, economic mobility, and democratic institutions. Through my academic, legal, government, and business immigration experience, I have developed a broader interest in how institutions, laws, and public policies shape economic behavior, business activity, and individual outcomes.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or if there is any way I can assist you.