In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Senior Manager Corrine Tan and Assistant Business Immigration Manager Joycelyn Ang discuss the security clearance process that forms part of the work permit process in Bangladesh. Corrine and Joycelyn explain what the security clearance process involves, why it matters, and what companies need to do to prepare for it.

In this episode, Fragomen FC hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) recap major transfers and tournaments played this summer, including: - CONCACAF Gold Cup - UEFA European Women's Championship - FIFA Club World Cup This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of global football and immigration policy.

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Cosmina Morariu and Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi are joined by Lara Dyer, Chief Program Officer (Americas) at Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), to explore Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The EMPP merges Canada’s humanitarian and economic priorities, enabling employers to hire skilled refugees from around the world. Together, Fragomen and TBB have created an innovative, award-winning business-driven...

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Marius Tollenaere sits down with Michali Henig, Head of Global Mobility and Travel at HelloFresh, for a special interview exploring her dynamic and passionate career journey in global mobility. Michali shares valuable, experienced insights into her approach to attracting international talent to Germany, touching on key topics such as: Navigating Germany’s unique challenges (such as the housing market)Structuring competitive offe...

In this episode, Fragomen FC hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Manager Alexander Hood (London, United Kingdom)—an ardent Aston Villa fan, for a deep dive into: How post-Brexit immigration rules are reshaping EPL transfers;Why Club World Cup appearances now matter for UK visas;The growing importance of homegrown talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup;Player care and ...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Director Caroline Kanzara-Obinwa and Manager Tarissa Wareley are joined by Bloomfield Law Practice Partner Adekunle (Kunle) Obebe and Executive Associate Peace Lotechukwu to discuss Nigeria's 2025 visa policy reforms. Together, they outline key changes such as digitisation, challenges such as infrastructure and implementation, and business and traveller impact.

David Kipp von der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik im Gespräch mit Marius Tollenaere, Partner im Frankfurter Büro von Fragomen. David Kipp forscht zu den Themen Migrationskooperation, Fachkräfteanwerbung und EU-Migrationspolitk. In diesem Gespräch widmen wir uns dem Thema Arbeitsmigration aus Indien. David Kipp hat hierzu umfassend veröffentlicht und die Details dieses Migrationskorridors untersucht. Hierzu hat er sich sowohl die Politiken der Regierungen beider Länder, als auch die Rolle p...

#FragomenFC is back with another episode! Our hosts Rick Lamanna (Toronto), Sergio Flores (Mexico City) and Jake Minster (Boston) provide a European season wrap-up and a look ahead to the Club World Cup this summer. Also, they share recent policy updates and hint at what’s to come in future episodes.

In Part 2 of this special episode of #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup (Amsterdam, Netherlands)—an avid football fan—and Ismaïl Aissati—former Dutch U21 star who made the bold switch to represent Morocco’s National Team at the senior level. From crossing rival lines at PSV to Ajax, t...

In this special episode of #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup (Amsterdam, Netherlands)—and an avid football fan. Tuğba brings along a very special guest: her cousin, Oğuzhan ("Ozzy") Özyakup, a professional footballer who has competed at the highest levels of the sport, representing bo...

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 entertai...

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 team...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Manager Jarred Milner, Business Immigration Consultant Marisa Gizzi and Immigration Paralegal Marcus Alexander Lang-Rawlings discuss the impact of recent salary threshold changes on the UK immigration landscape. They also reflect on the lead up to and implementation of these changes within the past year and how these changes contrast with the EU's approach.

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 Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Senior Manager Lindiwe Mapota interviews Director Johannes Kgotso Tiba on recent changes to the South African immigration system following the long-anticipated publication of the Points-Based Immigration System (PBIS). Together, they discuss the PBIS's impact on businesses and explore key elements such as transparency and attributes.

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Timo Heck is joined by Exactio Managing Partner Per Melberg and Director Giuseppe Sarno to share insights on C permits (permanent residency), taxation and immigration requirements in Switzerland. Exactio is a consulting company providing Swiss and international payroll, social security, individual tax and global mobility services to local and multinational organisations, as well as individuals.

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 ...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Jack Kim and Senior Manager Rafael Alfonso Fabregas discuss hot topics surrounding immigration in Canada and what remains on the Minister's "to-do list" in 2024, including inland refugee claims, international students, temporary foreign workers and more.

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 a...

Partners Julia Onslow-Cole, Bo Cooper and Edward Raleigh from our Government Strategies & Compliance group discuss geopolitical impacts on business amidst a major global election year. From unexpected election results like a coalition government forming in India and South Africa to the changes in the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election, the global immigration landscape is shifting quickly.