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🔔 Reminder: Don't miss Fragomen's February events! Throughout the month, the firm will host and participate in a wide variety of events throughout the world, both in-person and virtually, to share thoughtful global mobility insights. Browse our events page and register today: https://bit.ly/3O8eoG6 🌐 Upcoming February events: 📅 Feb. 17-18 - Kraków: European Labour Mobility Congress 2025 (Partner Jo Antoons, Sr. Global Operations Director Marc Geer, Client Engagement Director of Europe Wim Cocquyt): https://bit.ly/4gl9SyA 📅 Feb. 18 - Virtual: Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: International Internship Scheme in the UK (Sr. Manager Pina Mistry): https://bit.ly/40rJNaY 📅 Feb. 18 - Chicago: Markets, Money & Migration: Decoding Trade, Taxes & Consumer Trends Under the New Administration (Partner Cynthia Shearn): https://bit.ly/3CNGovB 📅 Feb. 19 - Virtual: SHRM Webinar: Preparing Your Workplace for Immigration Enforcement (Partners Bo Cooper and K. Edward Raleigh): https://bit.ly/4gOw58u 📅 Feb. 19 - Dubai: IBA Middle East Conference: Law Firms and In-House Legal Departments Working Together (Partner Julia Onslow-Cole): https://bit.ly/42OAxRi 📅 Feb. 20 - Virtual: Belgian Chamber of Commerce in South Africa Webinar: How to secure your investment in SA, from a tax and immigration perspective? (Directors Johannes Tiba and Shingirai Caroline Kanzara Obinwa): https://bit.ly/42Xisk5 📅 Feb. 20 - Virtual: New U.S. Administration: Next Chapter of Global Semiconductor Policy (Partners Jill Bloom, Cosmina Morariu, Kristi Nevarez, Julia Onslow-Cole): https://bit.ly/4aIy8ta 📅 Feb. 25 - Virtual: ACC Webinar - What The Trump Administration Means for Companies and Talent, a Virtual CLE Sponsored by Fragomen (Partners Martine Cuomo, Archana Iyer and Nancy Morowitz): https://bit.ly/4gY3QnD 📅 Feb. 25-26 - Mexico City: 2025 SelectUSA Mexico Conference (Sr. Associate Stephania Bertoni Norris): https://bit.ly/42MzalY 📅 Feb. 25 - Virtual: Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies Ahead (Partners David Duong, Haseena Enu, Kristi Taylor and Paige Taylor): https://bit.ly/4hHfMvs 📅 Feb. 26 - Fortitude Valley: Jasper GM Network Brisbane (Fragomen is a proud sponsor.): https://bit.ly/42wCqSp 📅 Feb. 26 - Virtual: Building Your Future in Ireland: Immigration Pathways for Non-EEA Nationals (Senior Manager Fatima Aydin and Managers Jennifer Ready and Joe Mallinshaw): https://bit.ly/4hsAlv9 #Immigration #GlobalMobility #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationServices #ImmigrationPolicy European Labour Mobility Congress (ELMC) SelectUSA Open Doors Initiative Jasper Events International Bar Association British American Business Council, Chicago SHRM Belgian Chamber of Commerce in South Africa Association of Corporate Counsel

As the UK strives to be a global leader in AI innovation, high visa costs pose a challenge for businesses seeking top tech talent. With a government review of visa system improvements expected later this year, Partner Rajiv Naik highlights in Relocate Global the need for reforms that align with business demands to maintain competitiveness. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Qq4GPs #AI #GlobalMobility #UK #Tech

Congratulations to Senior Manager Rodrigo García Torres Trueba, who has been re-elected to the Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados A.C. Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term, renewing Fragomen’s commitment to advancing shared goals and building strong relationships within the legal community. As part of his responsibilities, Rodrigo will oversee the organization’s public communications and serve as Director of BMA TV, the official television channel of the Mexican Bar Association. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Qv47DQ #MexicoCity #Immigration #Legal #Mexico #ImmigrationServices #BMATV

🔔 Reminder: Don't miss our upcoming webinar, "Business Immigration and Compliance: Key Updates and What Lies Ahead," for exclusive insights on navigating business immigration and compliance under the current administration. Our panel featuring Dallas Partners — David Duong, Haseena Enu, Kristi Taylor and Paige Taylor — will cover: - Current administration: Immigration actions to date - How to prepare for increased immigration enforcement - 2025 H-1B Cap and the new H-1B modernization rule 📅 Date: February 25 ⏰ Time: 12:00 pm CST Register here: https://bit.ly/4hHfMvs #BusinessImmigration #Compliance #ImmigrationCompliance #USImmigration #H1B #H1BVisas #Webinar #TalentMobility

We are pleased to share that five Fragomen professionals are recognised as leading immigration lawyers in the 2025 Doyle's Guide! 🎉 Congratulations to: ⭐ Teresa Liu, Managing Partner, Australia and New Zealand ⭐ Charles Johanes, Partner & Regional Practice Leader, APAC Advisory & Compliance ⭐ Hedvika Gibbs, Practice Leader, Perth ⭐ Ben Lear, Practice Leader, Brisbane ⭐ Hannah Scanlan, Senior Associate Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4b79oet #Australia #AustralianImmigration #ImmigrationServices #Perth #Brisbane #Sydney #Legal

Ahead of Germany’s federal elections on 23 February 2025, Manager Adela Schmidt and Senior Associate Ruben Fiedler outline the contending parties and their approaches to immigration policy. Check it out now to learn more about the parties' plans for addressing labour migration, along with insights into the evolving debate and potential policy shifts that could impact businesses, workers and the broader economy: https://bit.ly/3D3sOUT #GermanElection #GermanyElection #Immigration #ImmigrationPolicy #LabourMigration

Rising visa costs are putting pressure on UK employers, but sponsorship isn’t the only option for science professionals looking to build their careers here. In Global Mobility Lawyer, Partner Rajiv Naik and Manager Russell Hodges explore cost-effective visa alternatives for science professionals amid rising costs. From the Youth Mobility Scheme for early-career professionals to the Global Talent visa for industry leaders, these pathways offer flexibility and opportunity in a competitive market. https://bit.ly/3QpQJAX #GlobalMobility #Biopharma #UK

In an insightful interview with LegalBridge, Partner Julia Onslow-Cole discusses the future of immigration, tackling challenges like the competition for skilled talent and outdated immigration frameworks. She also highlights the importance of family mobility and the long-term economic and cultural benefits of international education. https://bit.ly/41nz5Eq #Residency #GlobalMobility #SkilledTalent

🔔 Reminder - TOMORROW: For insights on the evolving immigration landscape under the new US administration and its impact on the semiconductor industry, join Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group webcast, "𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆," on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗧. Topics include: - 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 - 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 - 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Featuring Partners: - Jill Bloom - Cosmina Morariu - Kristi Nevarez - Julia Onslow-Cole Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4aIy8ta #FragomenSemiconductors #SemiconductorIndustry #ImmigrationPolicy #GlobalMobility #SemiConductors #Immigration

The FY2026 H-1B Cap Registration period will run from March 7 to March 24, 2025. In this blog post, Partner Haseena Enu and Associate Sam Wernick provide essential information to help employers effectively plan for and navigate the process — from understanding the new fee structure to selecting the appropriate candidates and more. 🔗 Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/410BUK9 #H1B #Immigration #GlobalMobility #TalentMobility #VisaCap #HR #TalentAcquisition