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Don't miss Fragomen's April events and discussions on global mobility and immigration compliance. Head over to our events page to register for in-person and virtual events around the world: https://bit.ly/3O8eoG6 🌐 Upcoming April Events: 📅 April 2- Virtual: Immigration Policy Shifts in the US: Understanding Current Employment Sponsored Based Pathways (Partner Michelle Jacobson): https://bit.ly/424PKeW 📅 April 3 - Virtual: Fragomen/NetExpat Webinar - Understanding and Addressing New Immigration Challenges and Opportunities (Partners K. Edward Raleigh and Julia Onslow-Cole): https://bit.ly/4bZnaQx 📅 April 3- Virtual: Crucial Updates in Family Residence Procedures in Mexico (Director Miguel Jiménez and Field Manager Vicente Duque Goicochea): https://bit.ly/3E0Eqse 📅 April 4 - Newark: RULR 2025 Symposium - AI, Digital Surveillance, & Immigration (Senior Associate Kyle Sommer): https://bit.ly/4iQjD9J 📅 April 9 - Irvine: Immigration in Flux: What Every Business Needs to Know (Counsel Tiffany Chang Wu and Senior Associate Jenna Robinson): https://bit.ly/4kQPcC7 📅 April 10 - Amsterdam: The Future of Managing Foreign Talent in the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem (Partners Jill Bloom, Mark Buchanan, K. Edward Raleigh, Lisa Ryan, Nima Sarvari, Christine Sullivan): https://bit.ly/3FnClHk 📅 April 28-30 - Houston: 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum (Partner Dan Schwarz): https://bit.ly/4bMufEc 📅 April 30 - Dublin: Navigating Irish Immigration: Futureproofing Your Compliance and Workforce Planning (Partner Ángel Bello-Cortés and Senior Managers Samantha Arnold and Fatima Aydin): https://bit.ly/4iPeT49 ➡️ & more to come! #GlobalMobility #Immigration #TalentMobility #Compliance #ImmigrationCompliance NetExpat PIHRA Invest In the USA (IIUSA) Rutgers Law School

🔔 Reminder: Join Fragomen and NetExpat for the webinar, "Understanding and Addressing New Immigration Challenges and Opportunities," on April 3 at 10:00 am EDT. During this joint session, Partners Julia Onslow-Cole and K. Edward Raleigh will be joined by NetExpat President Alain Verstandig and VP of Global Advisory Services North America Mary Weaver to share insights on the evolving geopolitical landscape as they relate to talent mobility. This webinar offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain valuable knowledge and strategies from industry leaders, helping them stay ahead in the dynamic world of global immigration. Register today: https://bit.ly/4bZnaQx #GlobalMobility #TalentMobility #Immigration #ImmigrationServices

In The Washington Post’s latest piece on the growing concerns among H-1B visa holders in Silicon Valley, Partner Audrea J. Golding offers insights on navigating today’s uncertain environment. Amid sweeping immigration policy changes, Audrea advises foreign nationals and employers to prepare for heightened scrutiny. Her insights underscore the important steps companies and visa holders should take, from keeping documentation current to staying connected with legal and HR teams. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cmOFUE. #H1B #H1BVisas #SiliconValley #Tech #ImmigrationServices #USImmigration #ImmigrationPolicy

Refugee labour mobility offers businesses a workforce planning solution by connecting skilled displaced professionals with employers. Fragomen Paralegal Mehria Mansoori exemplifies the success of this pathway, sharing her personal journey to the UK with Global Mobility Lawyer and highlighting its impact—providing stability to individuals while helping businesses access dedicated, qualified talent. Director Gemma Hyslop also emphasises that refugee talent is often overlooked despite its high skill level, encouraging organisations to integrate these professionals into their hiring strategies. Fragomen and Talent Beyond Boundaries not only collaborated to hire Mehria, but have also created an innovative, business-driven solution enabling skilled refugees to legally migrate for work that benefits both displaced professionals and economies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hRFtZg #UK #TBB #LabourMobility

To all of our colleagues, clients and their families celebrating Eid al-Fitr, Eid Mubarak! #Eid #EidMubarak #EidAlFitr

As March comes to a close, we bring you our final installment of Fragomen's Women’s History Month Q&A Interview Spotlight Series! 💜✨ Featured this week: - Kiana Baker-Sohn (Senior Consultant, Frankfurt Office) - Vanessa Fass (Manager, Paris Office) Thank you to all who followed along throughout the month as we highlighted the voices of incredible women across our firm in recognition of this year’s Women's History Month theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” From different generations, roles, backgrounds and regions, we're grateful to these women for sharing their journeys, insights and inspirations. #WHM #WomensHistoryMonth

With the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League concluding with Mexico's triumphant win of their first CNL trophy, Fragomen’s podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, is back with a tournament review! Join co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) as they provide an in-depth, country-by-country analysis of the highs and lows experienced by their respective national teams throughout the competition. ▶️ Watch or listen the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3RrrJcY #FragomenFC #FragomenSports #SportsImmigration #SportsLaw #GlobalMobility #CONCACAF #NationsLeague

In this piece published in European Pharmaceutical Review, Partner Rajiv Naik and Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh explore how the UK’s current immigration system may be limiting its ability to attract top global talent in science and technology. In the article, they examine insights from the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee and the 2024 The Royal Society report, which highlight considerations around visa costs and qualification requirements. Raj and Ana Sofia also note opportunities for the UK to align more closely with international best practices—such as recognising experience alongside formal education, reviewing visa fees and introducing flexible short-term work options—to help support continued access to top global talent. https://bit.ly/3XXQfGD #STEM #UK #Pharmaceuticals #Tech #GlobalMobility

As Europe works to address labour shortages, the EU Talent Pool initiative aims to connect non-EU jobseekers with employers across the bloc. Partner Jo Antoons and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm share their insights with Global Mobility Lawyer regarding potential hurdles the new initiative could face, calling for a more efficient approach to support its success. Jo notes that varying national rules and qualification recognition could lead to delays, stressing the need for streamlined processes. Elisabeth raises concerns about the acceptance of professional qualifications and the uncertainty around skill validation. Read more: https://bit.ly/4l35B6i #EU #LabourMarket #TalentMobility

Berlin stößt bei Amerikanern, die neue Möglichkeiten suchen, auf wachsendes Interesse, da wirtschaftliche Unsicherheiten und die veränderte US-Politik Umzugsentscheidungen beeinflussen. In der Berliner Zeitung diskutiert Partner Marius Tollenaere die steigende Zahl qualifizierter Fachkräfte und Forscher, die Deutschland aufgrund seiner Stabilität und seines Karrierepotenzials in Betracht ziehen. Viele nutzen ihre deutsche Vorfahren oder arbeitsbasierte Einwanderungsoptionen, um eine Aufenthaltsgenehmigung in diesem internationalen Zentrum zu sichern. Allerdings stellen Herausforderungen wie der Wohnungsmangel eine zusätzliche Komplexität bei der Transition dar. https://bit.ly/3Xyj4cj Berlin is attracting growing interest from Americans exploring new opportunities as economic uncertainty and shifting US policies influence relocation decisions. In Berliner Zeitung, Partner Marius Tollenaere discusses the rising number of skilled professionals and researchers considering Germany for stability and career growth. Many are leveraging German ancestry or work-based immigration options to secure residency in this international hub, though challenges like housing shortages add complexity to the transition. https://bit.ly/3Xyj4cj #Germany #GlobalMobility #Berlin