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Ferzana Ahmed and Mith Ragukaran, solicitors at law firm Fragomen, join us to talk through the latest immigration developments and issues affecting HR professionals, including what's on the horizon. Read the transcript Related resources Transition to eVisas 2024: Key updates and action points for employers  Immigration rules and right to work On your radar 

We're revisiting standout episodes of the CMO Series Podcast to explore how AI is reshaping professional services marketing. We'll hear insights directly from industry leaders on the best approaches to integrating AI into your firm and the efficiencies they are seeing. In this special episode, we look back at a memorable session from the CMO Series Live held in New York. Alison Arjoon, the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Fragomen, and Luke Ferrandino, who was the CMO at Paul Weiss and is now the Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Skadden, took to the stage to discuss how AI is ushering in a new era of collaboration within law firms.  They cover: The role of technology and the challenges faced by both traditional and non-traditional law firms Strategies for effectively leveraging technology to streamline processes How AI contributes to project success and fosters a new way of collaboration  The evolving role of AI and its current and future impact

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Senior Associate Stephanie Weaver and Associate Julia Manacher unpack the intersection of immigration law and reality television. They delve into the realities of marriage-based immigration scenarios depicted in popular TV shows, focusing on pathways such as the K-1 visa (fiancé visa) and the Green Card.Disclaimer: The television shows and individuals mentioned in this episode are not clients of Fragomen. This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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.

Nicki Usiondek has a robust background in leading strategic initiatives and optimizing information systems to enhance organizational efficiency, knowledge management and collaboration. Currently serving as Senior Knowledge Management Manager at Fragomen, Nicki excels in establishing communication channels that facilitate global knowledge exchange. She oversees Microsoft Search and SharePoint administration, guiding a team of digital employee experts to enhance information accessibility, embrace design thinking, and streamline processes using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Nicki brings over a decade of experience in Knowledge Management. Nicki holds a Master of Library & Information Science and a Master of Arts in History from Wayne State University, complemented by a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from Emory University and a Design Thinking and Innovation Certification from Harvard Business School Online. Her educational background and hands-on experience have equipped her with a unique blend of skills in managing complex information systems and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. https://youtu.be/cf4DZiw6r9E?si=o7urIcAhXudmIcGH

FORUM RISORSE UMANE 2024 | Phygital Speech in collaborazione con Fragomen"L'IMMIGRAZIONE A PORTATA DI MANO".La mobilità globale è ormai un fattore cruciale per il successo delle imprese nell'economia odierna, sempre più interconnessa e competitiva. Tuttavia, navigare tra le complesse normative e procedure amministrative in tema di immigrazione rappresenta spesso una sfida per le aziende in Italia e all'estero.In questo intervento, vengono presentati i vantaggi di un approccio digitale e innovativo alla gestione dei processi di immigrazione. Sono illustrati i recenti miglioramenti del sistema in Italia, condividendo le best practice e suggerendo strategie per ottimizzare l'efficienza.L'obiettivo è facilitare l'inserimento di talenti qualificati da tutto il mondo, migliorando così le capacità competitive delle aziende.Intervengono:Luigi Grecola, Manager / Fragomen.Elena Pasini, Assistant Manager / Fragomen.Per collaborare come Speaker e Partner agli eventi di Comunicazione Italiana: marketing@comunicazioneitaliana.it

Fragomen's podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, returns with a 2024 recap! Co-hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) go “around the horn” highlighting the biggest hits from the soccer world this year and offering a look ahead to stories to watch for in 2025.

In this special episode of the CMO Series Podcast, we revisit a memorable session from the CMO Series Live held in New York. Eugene McCormick set the stage for an engaging discussion with Alison Arjoon, the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Fragomen, and Luke Ferrandino, the Chief Marketing Officer at Paul Weiss. Together, they explored how AI is ushering in a new era of collaboration and transforming the Business Pyramid. Alison, Luke and Eugene Cover: The role of technology and the challenges faced by both traditional and non-traditional law firms Strategies for effectively leveraging technology to streamline processes How AI contributed to project successes and fostered a new way of collaboration  The evolving role of AI and its current and future impact 

Fragomen's podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, returns with the episode, "Paris Playbook: Immigration Wins and Lessons from the 2024 Olympics." With much to cover from the summer, including EURO 2024, CONMEBOL's Copa America, and of course, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, our hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Manager Géraldine Renaudière (Paris, France).Watch as they discuss how France established efficient entry and exit mechanisms before and during the Games, and how Fragomen assisted clients requiring entry to France for the massive event. They also share tips for North America as it gears up to host the World Cup in just under 600 days. 

Discover the challenges surrounding the AI talent shortage in the U.S. automotive industry with Christian Dallman, a partner at the global immigration law firm Fragomen. In this episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Christian outlines the impact of the skilled labor shortage, the rise of AI and automation in automotive manufacturing, and how recruiting international talent is essential to driving the AI revolution. From evolving job roles to the complexities of U.S. immigration policies, tune in for a compelling conversation on how the future of the automotive industry hinges on filling critical AI talent gaps.Sponsored By:

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode hosted by Immigration Supervisor Lauren Spencer, we connect with members of Fragomen's Green Team across various offices, including Practice Leader Jane Goddard, Desktop Support Specialist Ross Gibson and Office Services Manager Ema Gombos to explore how even a small group of employees can drive big changes within their workplace's sustainability practices. Fragomen in the UK, for example, has successfully reduced emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 to zero, using 100% renewably sourced energy in our London and Sheffield offices. Scope 1 and 2 are categories of greenhouse gas emissions that a company generates based on where they originate, either from direct or indirect sources. This milestone marks progress in our ongoing journey to a more sustainable future, and it is a reflection of the impact a Green Team can make.

It takes up to two years for employees from outside of the country to receive their green card, but the upcoming election may have an impact on the timeline and opportunities for foreign labor. Agriculture, including many swine organizations and companies, rely on help beyond the United States borders. Rachel Beardsley, partner and immigration attorney at Fragomen provides the potential effects on visas from November's presidential election, what she's recommending to clients currently and the variety of visas available.

In this special edition of the CMO Series Podcast, Natasha Sandamas, Events Marketing Manager, joins the series to reflect on Passle's first Stateside CMO Series Live event which took place in New York City in June.  Delving into the highlights from the sessions, we hear from an incredible lineup of speakers including Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Operating Officers and General Counsels from the world's top firms. They joined the day to share their unique perspectives on everything from how to integrate data into your business development strategies and delivering a world-class digital presence, to how to position your firm as the best choice, all under the theme of putting your firm front of mind with clients.  A huge thanks to our fantastic speakers for sharing their insights: Trish Lilley, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at Thompson Coburn, Sadie Baron Chief Marketing Officer at Reed Smith, Phill McGowan Global Director of Marketing and Communications at Reed Smith,  Kelly Harbour, Chief Business Development Officer at Goulston & Storrs, Terra Liddell, Chief Marketing Officer at Finnegan, Nicole Petrie, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Schulte Roth & Zabel, Monica Rodriguez Kuniyoshi, Chief Marketing Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, Joe Green, Chief Innovation Officer at Gunderson Dettmer, Christa Crane, Chief Client & Strategy Officer, Loeb & Loeb, Julie Chodos, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Axinn, Ralph Allen, Chief Operating Officer at  Kelley Drye & Warren, Jennifer Korff, Chief Operating Officer at  Brown Rudnick, Annie Westover, Chief Operating Officer at Axinn, Adam Kassoff, Chief Operating Officer at Vinson & Elkins, Luke Ferrandino, Chief Marketing Officer at Paul Weiss, Alison Arjoon, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Fragomen, Deborah Ruffins, Chief Marketing Officer at Perkins Coie, Shade Vaughn, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Akin Gump and Crossley Sanford, Managing Director at Ankura, Brian Rauch, General Counsel at Harvard Maintenance, Julie Aslaksen, General Counsel at Host Hotels, Alex Dimitrief, General Counsel at Sotera Health Company and Lisa Anastos General Counsel at IdeaQuest.

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, we share a replay of a live event hosted by UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead Shuyeb Muquit. Details on this event and replay can be found below:In anticipation of the UK's general election, Fragomen is hosting a three-part event series, each focusing on a pivotal juncture - the “before,” “during” and “after” - as it relates to UK immigration policy.This replay is the second event in the series, "Election Day Exploration," which took place on 25 June 2024. Shuyeb was joined once again by the following guest speakers to discuss how their initial ‘Prelude to the Polls' assessments have developed in the period since the election was confirmed: - Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future- Madeleine Sumption, Director, Migration Observatory - University of Oxford- Jonathan Thomas, Senior Fellow, Social Market FoundationThe first event's replay can be accessed here.

Discover the powerful intersection of law, technology, and entrepreneurship as we sit down with Roman Zelichenko, an ex-immigration attorney turned tech innovator. Roman's journey is nothing short of inspiring – from his early days in finance, finding a surprising passion for immigration law, to becoming a key player at Fragomen.  Learn how his experiences as an immigrant from Ukraine shaped his determination to streamline and improve the immigration process through the creation of LaborLess, a groundbreaking tech startup, and GMI Rocket, a marketing agency devoted to helping immigration firms thrive in the digital era. Roman shares invaluable insights from his transition from immigration law to the fintech world, a move that armed him with the business knowledge necessary to launch his own ventures. Hear about the unique challenges and opportunities he encountered, as well as his practical advice for future entrepreneurs on maintaining financial stability while developing a startup. We also delve into the critical role his marketing agency plays in supporting global mobility professionals, emphasizing innovative strategies that bridge the gap between human stories and business. In this episode, you'll hear about: Career transition from immigration law to fintech consulting The human side of working with immigration lawyers The impact of generative AI on the legal industry LaborLess and GMI Rocket overview How immigration tec is ripe for investment and innovation Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: https://gmirocket.com/gmi-courses/digital-marketing-for-the-immigration-industry-2021-2023/ Websites:  LaborLess: http://www.laborless.io GMI Rocket: http://www.gmirocket.com Social Links:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanzelichenko-electronic-lca-posting-public-access-file/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rzelichenko/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roman.zelichenko Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 135: The Future of Work with Dr. Sankar Venkatraman Episode 149: Tech for Good: Impact Investing in the Digital Age with Chintan Panchal Episode 154: The Deep Tech Investment: Inner Space, Outer Space, and Startup Investing with Danny Crichton Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook Alcorn Academy course for best practices for securing the O-1A visa, EB-1A green card, or the EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) green card—the top options for startup founders. Use promotion code ILTS for 20% off the enrollment fee.

GSD Presents Navigating the Immigration Complexities for Startups and Entrepreneurs with Sergio A. Athanasso May 30, Thursday Guest: Sergio A. Athanasso, Founder and Managing Attorney, Sergio Law, PLLC   / sergio-athanasso-177ab081   About Sergio: Sergio A. Athanasso holds a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons before becoming the Founder and Managing Attorney at Sergio Law, PLLC. Sergio can advise various listeners (Human Resources, C-Suite, Leadership, Business Owners, etc.) at small, mid-sized companies and larger corporations on how to leverage an international talent pool of skilled professionals. He can optimize their global workforce strategy, improve their hiring and retention process, navigate the intricacies of immigration law to avoid obstacles, and ensure compliance. #ImmigrationComplexities #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurLife #SergioAAthanasso #NavigatingImmigration #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #StartupChallenges #ImmigrantEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #GSDVentureStudios

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Director Olga Nechita and Private Client Supervisor Sophie Jo Wasson delve into how many European countries allow citizenship by ancestry. They explain how the rules, application processes and documentation requirements vary from country to country and discuss how Fragomen assists private clients in navigating this immigration pathway.

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Senior Managers Kelly Hardman and Noman Khan and Senior Associate David Hickman share insights on the convergence of immigration and the energy sector in the UK and the Middle East, and how Fragomen can ensure businesses' seamless mobility across jurisdictions.

In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Sergio Athanasso, the Founder & Managing Attorney of Sergio Law, PLLC (+1 (724) 350-9718), a US immigration law firm.Sergio Law focuses exclusively on business and individual immigration services with a seamless approach that aims to improve workforce mobility, grow startups, enable clients to understand the immigration process as a whole, and effectively assist each individual and company with their available options.Sergio is licensed to practice under the District of Columbia Bar and the New York State Bar. He has a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh Law School and a Bachelor of Science with a double major in International Relations and Spanish from Duquesne University. He has worked at some of the top immigration firms in the US including Fragomen and Dentons. He has also provided legal counsel to Tennis Roofing & Asphalt Inc.Support the Show.

Fragomen's podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, returns with the second of the two-part episode: “At the Copa, the Copa America.”Podcasts hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by the Managing Partner of Fragomen's San Diego office and a leader of the firm's Sports Industry Group, Karine Wenger, to discuss entry-related topics important for those planning to travel to the United States for the Copa America tournament.The group also explores immigration requirements, complexities and nuances for foreign nationals to consider as the World Cup approaches in 2026. 

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, colleagues from Fragomen's Education Practice — Senior Manager Jonathan Hill, Associate Anastasija Vasiljeva and Immigration Supervisor Sanjay Parmar — discuss the UK's plans to digitise the immigration system with a move from physical visa documentation such as BRP cards to electronic visas, and how this will impact the UK education sector. 

The Employment Permits Bill was set to change what kind of workers outside the EU and UK could get permission to live and work here. It covers seasonal employment and whether spouses could also come live here. But the Minister steering the Bill through the Oireachtas Neale Richmond has moved to the Department of Finance and immigration has also suddenly become a very hot political and geopolitical issue for Ireland.To discuss further Joe was joined on the show by Claire Cumiskey, Director of Fragomen which is a consultancy on immigration issues.

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, we share a replay of a live event hosted by UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead Shuyeb Muquit. Details on this event and replay can be found below:In anticipation of the UK's general election, Fragomen is hosting a three-part event series, each focusing on a pivotal juncture - the “before,” “during” and “after” - as it relates to UK immigration policy.This replay is the first event in the series, the "Prelude to the Polls" webcast, which took place on 28 February 2024. The webcast focused on initial assessments and the anticipated trajectory of UK immigration policy under the three main political parties.Shuyeb was joined by:- Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future- Madeleine Sumption, Director, Migration Observatory - University of Oxford- Jonathan Thomas, Senior Fellow, Social Market Foundation

Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Scott Leeb, Chief Knowledge Officer at Fragomen. Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. In this conversation, Scott shares his seasoned perspective on transforming intelligence into actionable advice, especially within the dynamic environment of a leading law firm. The discussion navigates through the essence of knowledge management, emphasizing its role in decision support and strategic planning. Scott articulates how the right information, delivered timely and in the preferred format, can significantly influence decision-making processes. To learn more about Enterprise Knowledge, visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠enterprise-knowledge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EK's Knowledge Base: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/knowledge-base/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enterprise-knowledge.com/contact-us/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-knowledge-llc/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ekconsulting⁠

TUNE IN TO OUR CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTINA GERAKITEYS:    BIO:  Christina Gerakiteys is a catalyst for change.    She is on a mission to enable the enablers and to empower and inspire leaders and emerging leaders to converge minds, technology and fields, to have maximum impact. In a world where there is so much noise, Christina enables change-makers to create their own playbook.    Christina is CEO of UtopiaX, author of Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time, and Founder of IdeaSparx, an innovation platform.    She is a sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator, and program designer, creating interactive educational experiences driven by design thinking, purpose, engagement, and play.     The programs disrupt current mindsets to Moonshot thinking, exploring what is possible, rather than what is acceptable or limited. Christina has created highly customised programs for clients including Deloitte, IAG, Employment Hero, Fragomen, Austrade, Bupa, Investa and Dulux. Christina also coaches and mentors entrepreneurs.    HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR CONVERSATION:  “An entrepreneur who wants something to work will make it work”    How to believe in the possibility of the impossible and actually make it happen, make it into a business;    How to discover your sense of purpose, your WHY;  Why your WHY is so essential for your resilience, grit and motivation as an entrepreneur;    Perfectionism: is it useful?  How to get over perfectionism when it's stopping you from taking action and “shipping” your work.    What's stopping your growth, creativity and innovation?    Overcoming fear of failure to unlock your most creative, innovative ideas, your fullest life and the most extraordinary successes;    Celebrating success one failure at a time – how to transform failures into BIG successes;    The most useful and inspiring definition of failure -  how you think about things will change how you deal with them;    An exercise to prove yourself the power of your mindset;    The best exercises to deal with self-paralyzing failure;    Why it's useful to engage with other people for personal growth, to change your beliefs and mindset;    How to we start changing our mindset – the operating system of our life;    And a lot more to empower your mind, open your heart to the possibility of the impossible to build everything you can imagine!    TUNE IN!    Connect with and learn more about Christina Gerakiteys:    Website: https://hub.utopiax.global/  Book: "Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time"  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagerakiteys/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christina_gerakiteys/  Support the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE HEALTH AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH Change in days - not in years!

We are joined by Louise Haycock, immigration solicitor and partner at law firm Fragomen, to discuss the latest immigration changes affecting employers and the workforce, and how HR can prepare for them.

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.

As we reflect on the achievements and challenges of the past year, we're thrilled to bring you a special episode of our 'Investing in the American Dream' podcast – the 2023 EB-5 Year in Review. This insightful discussion features two esteemed guests, Manuel Ortiz, VP of Global Business Development at FPP, and Mitch Wexler, Managing Partner at Fragomen's Southern California offices.Manuel Ortiz, with over two decades of experience in global finance, has not only led award-winning investor relations teams but has also directed capital raises exceeding $500 million on a global scale. His commitment to extending EB-5 services to underserved countries earned him a national industry award, showcasing his profound cultural competency and dedication to making EB-5 accessible worldwide.Joining Manuel is Mitch Wexler, a certified specialist in immigration and nationality law, and the Managing Partner of Fragomen's Southern California offices. Mitch's diverse practice spans high-net-worth individuals and multinational corporations across various industries, making him a leading authority in EB-5, E-2, L-1, and more.  Together, Manuel and Mitch provide valuable insights into critical elements of the EB-5 program, discussing topics such as the life cycle of a typical EB-5 case, the benefits of Concurrent Filing, and the impact of the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. We invite you to tune in here and explore the intricate details of the EB-5 landscape in 2023. If you would like to learn more about the EB-5 Visa Program and its benefits we invite you to connect with Mitch and Manuel below:Mitch Wexler: mwexler@fragomen.comManuel Ortiz: mortiz@firstpathway.com

Join us as we celebrate this Thanksgiving season with our wonderful CMO Series community.  We're lucky to be joined by some of the world's top Marketing and Business Development leaders in the legal industry. From the mentors and leadership to peers, networks, and loved ones, we hear about all the influential people who have supported our guests on their career journeys as they share their gratitude on this very special episode.   Thank you to all of our illustrious guests for coming on board: Alison Swenton Arjoon, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Fragomen, Alison Janzen, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Torkin Manes, Andrew Laver, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, Courtney Beauzile, Head of Marketing, Business Development and Communications at Robins Kaplan, Courtney Carter, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Jenner & Block, Dawn Longfield, Chief Marketing Officer at Davis+Gilbert, Emily McKeown, Business Development Director at Godfrey & Khan, Emily Rogers, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Norton Rose Fulbright, Erica Roman, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Cole Schotz, Jay Linder, Director of Communications at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, JeanMarie Campbell, Head of Client Development for North America at Baker McKenzie, Jessica Grayson, Director of Practice Management & Lateral Growth at Stradley Ronon, John Eix, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Crowe & Dunlevy, Julie Chodos, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Axinn, Justin Portaz, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Jenner & Block, Maggie Watkins, Founder of Maggie T. Watkins Consulting, Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer at Knobbe Martens, Tom Helm, Chief Marketing Officer at Smith Gambrell Russell, and Trish Lilley, Chief Marketing Officer at Thompson Coburn. From all of us here at Passle, have a very happy Thanksgiving!  

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.

We speak to National Bonds about their survey which found more than a third of us want to retire here in the UAE. Insurance broker Stephen MacLaren of Seven Insurance Brokers share where are we in terms of affordable coverage for retirees. Dr. Neil Nijhawan of Burjeel Holdings explain what does this mean to your healthcare costs. And we look at the retirement visa take up with Fragomen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist, Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto and Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto. Experts in the field of Alzheimer's have introduced a seven point rating scale for doctors to use when diagnosing patients with the brain disease. The numerical scale is proposed guidance that was unveiled at the Alzheimer's Association conference in Amsterdam and is similar to the system used for cancer diagnoses. Speaking of Cancer, the Canadian Cancer Society has introduced a new strategy to collect data on Cancer in Canada. This strategy aims to better inform healthcare policies targeted to cancer patients across Canada. Our medical experts weigh in on the latest. OTTAWA TARGETS TECH EXPERTS THROUGH IMMIGRATION PROGRAM Libby Znaimer is joined by Guidy Mamann, a Toronto immigration lawyer and Partner at Mamman, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP Immigration Lawyers and Jack Kim, A corporate immigration lawyer at Fragomen's Toronto office. Ottawa did a soft launch offering Canadian open work permits to highly skilled professionals in the IT field who already employed on H1-B specialty visas in the U.S. The program lasted less than 48 hours and met the cap of 10,000 applicants. Our immigration lawyers weigh in on how these open work permits will work, and what benefit the government hopes it will have for Canada. ---- CANADIANS ARE ALTERING THEIR TRAVEL PLANS DUE TO INFLATION, AIRLINE DELAYS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Doug Wallace,  Editor & Publisher TRAVELRIGHT.TODAY and  Natalie Preddie, Travel Expert and Travel Freelance Writer. According to a new Leger Survey from July that included 1,526 Canadians, a third of us are cancelling or altering our travel plans in response to high inflation and airline delays. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

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.

People around the world look to Canada as a pathway to a better life. They spend thousands of dollars to come here, often employing immigration agents to help navigate what can be a complicated process. But as the experience recently of some international students who are facing deportation shows, there are several ways the process can go wrong. For insight on how to safeguard people and the system from fraud, we welcome Jack Kim, partner at the immigration law firm, Fragomen; Kim Ly, founder and principal of Borders Immigration Consultancy; and Nicholas Keung, Toronto Star immigration reporter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with Ryan Freel of Fragomen and Ray Kirby of Coinbase with more on dealing with consulate delays. In this episode, we'll also cover the impact of the war in Ukraine and layoffs on global mobility.

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Senior Director Roy Ren and Director Iris Zhang join us from Fragomen's Shanghai office to share their insights on China's Visa on Arrival.Also known as VoA or Port Visa, Visa on Arrival allows travelers to obtain a single entry, maximum 30-day visa upon arrival at entry ports. This episode provides an overview of the advantages of choosing a Visa on Arrival instead of a normal visa. It also expands on the requirements and steps to obtaining China's Visa on Arrival. You will also learn how Fragomen's China team is able to provide end-to-end assistance for obtaining a Visa on Arrival as part of Fragomen's full spectrum China immigration services.Please note this episode is recorded in Chinese.

Ryan Freel of Fragomen and Ray Kirby of Coinbase offer a birds eye view into immigration and mobility. We'll cover managing consulate delays, digital nomads and dependents.

In this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Responsible Business Practices Partner Lisa Koenig connects with Partners Leonor Echeverria and Siobhan Owers about Fragomen's sustainability journey. During the conversation, they share updates on initiatives and progress within their particular offices and regions, ideas to scale sustainability programs globally, and new learnings from clients that are impacting the sustainability space.

Celebrating leading female voices during Women's History Month and beyond, we catch up with a brilliant group of women in professional services marketing and business development to hear how they have built successful careers and the importance of planning ahead when carving your path in the industry.  From balancing family life and career progression to knowing the right time to move on, we're honoured to hear personal experiences and helpful insights from Shirin Hamidi, Senior Marketing Manager at Simons Muirhead Burton, Sophie Bowkett, Chief Marketing Officer at Bird & Bird, Laura Toledo, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Nilan Johnson Lewis, Kim Rennick, Director of Client Relations at Covington and Burling, Archana Venkat, Chief Marketing Officer at Trilegal, Alison Arjoon, Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Fragomen, Natalie Stephan, Chief Marketing Officer at Adams & Adams, Molly Klein, Chief Marketing Officer at Davies Wright Tremaine and Laura Desjean, Head of Client Relations and Education at Tyson & Mendes.

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Tech Workers are experiencing unprecedented layoffs- and a lot of them are here on H-1B visas. What do those layoffs mean? What options do you have? Karine Wenger, Partner at Fragomen sits down with Kevin Carroll to talk about what you can do to remain here and working in the US.  To speak to Karine or her colleagues directly, visit https://www.fragomen.com to learn more.  Founded in 1951, Fragomen represents a broad range of companies, organizations and individuals to help facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide. They provide immigration support in more than 170 countries. All services are designed to improve your speed-to-ground and help you mobilize your employee population so you can remain a cutting-edge player in your industry and competitive wherever you operate. Producers for Tech San Diego Spotlight are Kevin Carroll and Sara Spiva.  TSD Spotlight is recorded remotely and edited by Hypable Impact   Music by ikoliks If you enjoyed this podcast episode, make sure to like, follow and share!

Enterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Sandrine Krasnopolski, Knowledge Management Director at Fragomen, the largest immigration law firm in the world. With 25+ years of experience in immigration, people, project, and knowledge management, Sandrine specializes in successfully leading teams, implementing knowledge management initiatives, and developing process efficiencies to support optimal client service and insightful content development. In conversation with Zach, Sandrine discusses the unique role of knowledge management at Fragomen as an incubator and delivery system for knowledge and as a revenue generating venture.

The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve. Health Care Companies Are the #1 Target for Cyberattacks and Data Breaches. The pace of the release of cybersecurity guidance and regulations for medical devices across the globe has been accelerating. Globally, some regulatory bodies have restricted their guidance to premarket concerns, and others have provided guidelines to include post-market considerations. One of the key tenants of all post-market cybersecurity guidance and regulations is the manufacturer's responsibility to evaluate and maintain their product cybersecurity continually. This additional level of scrutiny and regulations only increases the need to act now. To prepare for and combat these cyberattacks, healthcare companies must make the necessary investments in people, processes, and technology. A reactive approach to cybersecurity is no longer feasible. It's time to anticipate and prevent these attacks before they even arrive. Learn in this episode how new, predictive technologies analyze past threats to identify future threats. Ideally, this results in the detection of potentially harmful files or behaviors before an attack is successful.   About Our Speaker: As Ortho Clinical Diagnostic's Chief Information Security Officer, Patty Ryan is responsible for defining the firm's global Information Security strategy, roadmap, and operating infrastructure. Partnering globally with IT, Compliance, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Quality, R&D, and Strategic Marketing resources, she ensures that all Information Security controls operate effectively and efficiently, that staff is aware of their responsibility to protect client and proprietary information, and that the security team defines and manages information risk appropriately. Patty has over 30 years of IT experience, over half of that in Information Security executive positions. She has worked in financial services (Bankers Trust, Citi, CitiStreet), life sciences (Johnson & Johnson), and legal (Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen, and Loewy LLP) and brings a wide range of experience to Ortho. She holds a BA in Economics from Columbia College, Columbia University, and an Executive MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. 

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Derek Guide, Talent Acquisition Director at Fragomen, to explore some ways in which talent acquisition leaders can embrace the human element of the recruiting industry. As Derek highlights in this conversation, it's important for recruiters to remember several important tenets of talent acquisitions: - Face-to-face interaction will often provide greater returns than digital communication. - Automate as many tasks as you can to free up your team to do the work that only a human can do. - A candidate experience is more than a data point. Understanding the desires and motivations of candidates will lead to more successful recruiting. - Talent acquisition is a very human industry. Embrace that part of the work and lean into its relational quality. - Mentorship is an unspoken, but fundamental, part of any HR manager's job. - Following up with former team members is a great way to develop broader industry knowledge and learn better hiring practices. In an increasingly digital age and an ever-more automated workflow, Derek's emphasis on human interaction is an important reminder of the unique value proposition talent leaders bring to their organizations. - Fragomen - https://www.fragomen.com/trending/worldwide-immigration-trends-reports/index.html - Sagemark HR - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ This episode is brought to you by SageMark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you're interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRtech

Host Kevin Carroll sits down to talk about the state of immigration with Karine Wenger, Trilingual Immigration Attorney, to talk about the state of employment, H1-B Visas and more.  Employers who rely on foreign talent to supplement their workforce are facing additional challenges in this Great Resignation era.  In fact – when it comes to foreign talent – this may be better know as the Great Reshuffle.   Employers are having to rethink their immigration policies and benefits they offer to retain current talent and attract new talent in this competitive marketplace.  Immigration benefits – during the pandemic these expanded beyond the employees.   This created a shift in immigration policies – with post pandemic and labor shortage – employers are revisiting their immigration benefits and leveraging this as a tool to retain talent and attract talent.   Work authorization for spouses – H4 and L2 is one of those benefits that is top of mind.  Listen now to hear whats coming for employers who are hiring. It's the latest Immigration alert from Fragomen, with Karine Wenger. 

In this “back to school” feature of The Immigration Conversation, Fragomen's Julia Onslow- Cole from our London office spoke with special guest Horst Gallo, VP, HR Talent Management at IBM to discuss his passion for lifelong learning. Listen as Horst shares his perspectives on life, career, embracing different cultures and finding balance (with Warriors!).

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation, Fragomen's Marius Tollenaere from our Frankfurt office is joined by Helen Dempster, Assistant Director, Center for Global Development (CGDEV) and Franziska Gehrmann, Advisor, on Partnership Approaches for Development-oriented Vocational Training and Labor Migration (PAM) Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to discuss the concept of global skill partnerships. This is in light of a study by CGDEV with the World Bank, published in July 2021, with a focus on skill partnerships. They will also discuss the potential application of the skill partnership model to Nigeria and Germany within the construction sector.  

In the third episode of Fragomen's oil and gas podcast series, Jarred Milner, Immigration Manager, leads a discussion on business visas and work permits and how they are used across the oil and gas industry in Africa. He is joined by Senior Manager, Caroline Kanzara and Assistant Manager, Nompumelelo Mdletshe.Topics covered include:Key differences between a business visa and a work permitAssessing whether it's a business visa or a work permitKey considerations for compliance

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation, Fragomen's Axel Boysen and Kari Foss discuss companies and their mobile employee populations now having the task of adapting to new requirements due to COVID-19. As countries ease travel bans, HR and global mobility teams are encouraged to review their programs to fully understand how a successful remobilization will be measured. 

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation, Fragomen professionals Kenneth Lau, Adrian Goh, Jonathan Ying and Jeremy Chua discuss the challenges faced by Japan in relation to COVID-19 related restrictions that have exponentially increased while Japan has been in the international spotlight as the host of this year's Olympic games. As this year's Olympic games  approach, we discuss how Japan has had to adapt during the pandemic in terms of the government's current immigration policies.