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This is the Immigration Conversation presented by Fragomen. A series of talks and discussions by leading immigration lawyers and professionals from around the world, who will bring you the most up-to-date business immigration news, issues of concern, and strategies in the world of global immigration and mobility.
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En este episodio del podcast Immigration Conversation, el Director Miguel Jiménéz y el Senior Business Immigration Manager Rodrigo García comparten información importante sobre inmigración para los residentes de México. Discuten las obligaciones de los titulares de Visas de Residencia para cumplir con la ley de inmigración mexicana, consideraciones para viajar fuera del país y más.*Tenga en cuenta que este episodio está en español.
En este episodio del podcast Immigration Conversation, el Director Miguel Jiménéz y el Senior Business Immigration Manager Rodrigo García, analizan los requisitos de nacionalidad y naturalización mexicana, las consideraciones legales, las modalidades y la pérdida de la nacionalidad.*Tenga en cuenta que este episodio está en español.
 In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Srinivas Ramineni and Associate Jake Paul Minster provide an update on the FY2025 cap registration process for IT consulting companies. They emphasize the importance of employer preparedness, especially for those who rely heavily on H-1B visas to bring in highly skilled talent from around the world to work on specialized projects in the United States. 
During this special episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast in celebration of Black History Month, Partner Audrea Golding and Associate Kelsanah Wade interview Corporate Counsel Women of Color Founder and CEO Laurie Robinson-Haden about her personal journey, professional endeavors and the ongoing quest for equity and justice.Laurie founded CCWC in 2004 to advance women of color attorneys and foster diversity in the legal profession. 
 In special, short Episode 1.5, our #FragomenFC podcast hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) break down the FIFA 2026 World Cup match schedule and the immigration considerations for fans and players.Stay tuned for more episodes of our podcast “Fragomen FC: Passport to North America 2026,” to learn more about the convergence of immigration and international sports, and hear perspectives from across the globe. 
Sylvain Garguilo, Practice Leader, Elsa Guillais, Director et Agnès Rodriguez Raig, Senior Manager, discutent de la nouvelle loi immigration récemment promulguée par le président Macron et de ses impacts sur les travailleurs étrangers en France et les entreprises faisant appel à de la main d’œuvre étrangère. *Veuillez noter que cet épisode est en français.English:Practice Leader Sylvain Garguilo, Director Elsa Guillais and Senior Manager Agnes Rodriguez Raig discuss the French immigration law recently promulgated by President Macron, its impacts on foreign workers in France and on companies using foreign labor.*Please note this episode is in French.
Ready. Set. Goal! Welcome to Episode 1 of our new podcast, “Fragomen FC: Passport to North America 2026” (#FragomenFC). Matching the men’s 2026 World Cup host countries Canada, Mexico and the US with the locations of our podcast hosts, Director Rick Lamanna, Manager Sergio Flores and Associate Jake Paul Minster, get ready for a deep dive into the convergence of global mobility and soccer. The hosts kick-off Episode 1 with Partner Azeem Mohiuddin and special guest, Director of Legal and Compliance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Partner at Gowling WLG, Aarij S. Wasti, who share their valuable perspectives from Qatar as football fandom pivots from the Middle East to North America.
Partner Audrea Golding and Counsel Andrea Rush to discuss how Fragomen helps individuals navigate the path to US citizenship, the various challenges that can pop up along the journey to naturalization and common misconceptions about the process.
The UK's net migration figures announced in November 2023 showed record-high numbers, with a 17.3% rise in work visas, particularly in the health and care category. In response, the government is introducing policies to bring down these figures, especially in light of the upcoming election year.In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Partners Louise Haycock and Charlotte Wills discuss the substantial changes to the UK migration laws that were announced on 4 December 2023, including the government's five-point plan that is likely to take effect in the spring of 2024, which aims to reduce net migration. They also share insights on what businesses can do now to prepare.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Director Kelly Chua, Senior Manager Ana Sofia Walsh and Manager Andreia Florina Ghimis discuss the latest ETA/ETIAS developments in the UK and EU. They discuss the timeline and global rollout for this digitalization of border security, impact on travel, who is affected and the process for applying.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Senior Manager Shuyeb Muquit is joined by Social Market Foundation’s Senior Fellow Jonathan Thomas to discuss the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The SOL guides employers on which roles could be filled by migrant workers, given that employers are having difficulty filling those roles domestically. Shuyeb and Jonathan also explore how the SOL has evolved over the years and how UK policies regarding the employment of migrants have become less restrictive.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Senior Manager Ramona Perera and Senior Business Immigration Consultants Isabella Ang, Ethan Ma and Missy Mae Makil discuss the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Visa, the recent removal of the understudy training program requirement and how this change impacts PEZA-registered employers offering long-term work authorization.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Counsel Andrea Rush and Associate Mayu Hirao explore the limitations of the F-1 Work Authorization, as well as common filing and processing issues that F-1 students may encounter. An international student typically holds F-1 status and can obtain work authorization in one of three ways: Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), or Post-Completion OPT, which can be extended for F-1 students with STEM degrees.
In this special episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Partner Kenneth Lau, Senior Manager Ramona Perera, Assistant Business Immigration Manager David Harvey and Business Immigration Consultant Sherwin Gan discuss the release of the highly anticipated amendment to Decree 152. They also offer feedback on the amendment and share insights into how this development will impact the work permit process in Vietnam.
 In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Marius Tollenaere is joined by Johann Daniel Harnoss, Boston Consulting Group Partner and Imagine Foundation Founder and CEO, to discuss the benefits and challenges of hiring internationally. Imagine is a community of talent without borders that has helped approximately 1,000 people from the Middle East and Africa to legally live and work in Europe.  
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Partner Marius Tollenaere and Director Audrey Morew discuss and compare German and Nordic immigration reforms, systems, and processes. The Nordic Region consists of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, as well as the Faroe Islands, Greenland, and Åland. Marius and Audrey also discuss employment and skills-based immigration, and the requirements that vary from country to country such as the connection between one's education and job type.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Senior Manager Shuyeb Muquit is joined again by Social Market Foundation’s Senior Fellow Jonathan Thomas for a discussion on UK immigration policy, the evolution of the country's immigration system, and common themes seen throughout various reports. One report referenced includes “The Whole of the Moon,” an independent report by SMF, sponsored by Fragomen. The report analyses the UK immigration system and its policies for dealing with labour shortages.Read the report here.You can also listen to Shuyeb and Jonathan's previous podcast conversation here and view our Mobility Minute on the topic here.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Partner Kenneth Lau, Senior Manager Ramona Perera, Senior Business Immigration Consultant David Harvey, and Business Immigration Consultant II Sherwin Gan discuss in-depth the long-awaited release of a draft amendment to the Vietnam Ministry of Labour's Labour Decree 152. The draft amendment appears to clear up some of the confusion about the Decree’s intent and provide concessions to the business community surrounding work permits. Gain key insights into what led to this moment, the current state of Vietnam's immigration and work permit system following its post-pandemic border re-opening, and the next steps in the process. 
Senior Manager Shuyeb Muquit is joined by Social Market Foundation's Senior Fellow Jonathan Thomas to discuss "The Whole of the Moon," an independent report by SMF, sponsored by Fragomen. The report analyses the UK immigration system and its policies for dealing with labour shortages.Read the report here.You can also view our Mobility Minute on the topic here.
In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Senior Managers Kelly Hardman and Margot Rikmanspoel and Senior Associate Tarik Elhadidi discuss immigration trends and considerations across the energy sector.Immigration is an essential issue across the energy arena, particularly within the offshore sector and maritime industry. Despite their rebounding following the COVID-19 pandemic, a variety of other economic and geopolitical factors continue to play a role in how employers approach the movement and attraction of talent in this niche area.
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