Simon Craven is a Senior Attorney who brings nearly two decades of immigration law experience to his practice, driven by a deep commitment to helping individuals build better futures. His decision to focus on immigration law stems from the tangible impact it has on people’s lives, particularly in an increasingly complex and evolving legal landscape. As he explains, “Working in immigration law allows me to help people improve their lives in real ways… Providing clear and actionable advice for people to achieve their goals despite these challenges is extremely rewarding.” Drawing on experience from boutique firms, large immigration practices, and a successful startup, he combines strategic insight with innovative, technology-driven approaches to client service.
At Fakhoury Global Immigration, Simon advises clients across a broad range of industries, including technology, finance and fintech, healthcare, professional services, startups, consumer products, communications, and hospitality. His practice focuses on high-skilled immigration matters such as EB-1, National Interest Waivers, and O-1 visas, as well as business immigration matters including H-1B, PERM, L-1, H-2B, and E visas. He also handles family-based immigration petitions, religious worker visas, and naturalization matters. Known for delivering practical, results-oriented guidance, Simon helps both individuals and organizations navigate complex immigration pathways with clarity and confidence.
Simon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Vassar College and his Juris Doctor from Boston College. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, he is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Born in France and widely traveled across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, he brings a global perspective to his work. Outside the office, he enjoys photography, snowboarding, and cooking. Simon has presented to industry groups on H-1B and H-2B visa topics and has contributed numerous articles, videos, and client-facing materials. He approaches his work with a clear guiding principle: helping clients achieve a better future through insightful, compassionate, and effective legal counsel.