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Gain fresh insights this December! Join Fragomen throughout the month as we host and participate in a wide range of events across the globe, both in-person and virtually. Browse our events page and register today: https://bit.ly/3O8eoG6 ?? Upcoming December events: ?? December 3 - December 5 - Tokyo and Osaka: Fragomen’s Global Japan Conference 2024 | フラゴメン法律事務所：2024年グローバルビザセミナー（日本）のお知らせ (Regional Partner of APAC Mark Buchanan, Managing Partner of China Becky X., Partner Shintaro Araki, Partner Kenneth Lau, Japan Practice Head Reika Takeuchi and Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh): https://bit.ly/3CVacG3 ?? December 3 - Virtual: Preparing for a Second Trump Administration (Partner Emily Allen): https://bit.ly/4g3Im95 ?? December 4 - December 6 - London: 11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference (Partner Julia Onslow-Cole): https://bit.ly/499ALU8 ?? December 5 - Tallinn: EU’s Labour Dilemma: Finding Balance Between Local and Migrant Workers (Senior Manager Fatima Aydin): https://bit.ly/3Z9RjXC ?? December 5 - Warsaw: GME Leaders Exchange F2F Warsaw (Senior Immigration Programme Manager Sanja Janji?): https://bit.ly/4eUdeb0 ?? December 5 - Virtual: Fachkraft im Ausland gefunden – und nun? Rechtliche Grundlagen für Arbeitgeber. (Senior Manager Katharina Vorl?nder and Manager Adela Schmidt): https://bit.ly/3CVBzjf ?? December 12 - Virtual: Navigating Corporate Immigration Compliance in Kazakhstan (Manager Nompumelelo Mdletshe and Assistant Manager Sukhjeet Kaur): https://bit.ly/3B11p4Y & more! #GlobalMobility #Immigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationServices Global Mobility Executive International Bar Association The British-Kazakh Society Los Angeles County Bar Association

Thank you to all who joined us at the Fragomen Australia Immigration Conference in Barangaroo! Managing Partner of Australia and New Zealand Teresa Liu and Partners Charles Johanes, Sasko Markovski and Chris Spentzaris served as hosts, navigating conference-goers through Australia's migration strategy and the country's 2025 election. Co-Chair Lance Kaplan provided opening remarks to share his global perspective, while Regional Partner for the Asia Pacific Mark Buchanan, Partners Saju James, Kenneth Lau and Becky X. shared APAC-centric insights. Topics included: ?? Workforce planning, skills and talent challenges and solutions across APAC ?? Regional immigration compliance and enforcement ?? Australia's migration strategy and future immigration policy #Barangaroo #TalentMobility #GlobalMoblity #AustralianMigration #Australia #Immigration #GlobalTalent

??? In this #MobilityMinute, we discuss the Singapore government’s policy updates surrounding student pass holders and their guardians. The Singapore government has relaxed these policies, making it easier for foreign student pass holders to apply for Permanent Residency and providing guardians with more options to obtain a Long Term Visit Pass. This video is available in English and Mandarin. (English Version: Featuring Assistant Business Immigration Manager Shirley Kock. Mandarin Version: Featuring Senior Manager Amy Zhang.) ?? Watch it here in either language: https://bit.ly/49639qj #Singapore #Immigration #PermanentResidency #InternationalStudents #LongTermVisitPass #LTVP

Partner Aaron Blumberg shares insights with The PIE on USCIS's recent correction to its F-1 study abroad policy. The update resolves confusion caused by an August policy change, removing the section that stated F-1 visa holders studying abroad for longer than five months could no longer remain actively enrolled in a certified institution. Aaron discusses how this technical correction ensures that the future of study abroad remains intact and a vital part of an F-1 student’s education. https://bit.ly/3OzTMW9 #StudyAbroad #F1Visa #US #Immigration

Last week, Senior Director Roy Ren shared critical insights on immigration and talent mobility trends with HR professionals at The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) HR Fair. We're proud to collaborate with businesses, empowering them with agile global mobility strategies! #Shanghai #China #HRProfessionals #TalentMobility #GlobalTalent

As Ireland approaches its 2024 General Election later this week, business immigration policy continues to be a key topic of debate. Part 2 in our Irish election blog series dives into the immigration proposals of the country's major and minor political parties, highlighting their approaches to work permits, visas, institutional reforms, integration and more. As the election unfolds, Ireland's business immigration landscape is set to see significant shifts—will the new government prioritise an efficient work permit system supported by a fair, general immigration system? Read more from Senior Manager Stephen McCrea, Senior Immigration Consultants James Buchan and Colin Lenihan and Senior Immigration Analyst Ruadháin Bonham: https://bit.ly/3Z8z7NN #Ireland2024 #BusinessImmigration #IrishGeneralElection #GlobalMobility

Fragomen’s new research reveals nearly half of workers in Ireland are feeling the impact of labour shortages, with healthcare, education and construction among the hardest-hit industries. Partner ángel Bello-Cortés highlights to RTE that updates to immigration policies can help Irish businesses tap into global talent and address these challenges effectively. https://bit.ly/4fK9ZnL #Ireland #BusinessImmigration #GlobalMobility #SkillsShortages

We are looking forward to Fragomen’s Global Japan Conference 2024, taking place in Tokyo on 3 December and Osaka on 5 December! This event brings together best-in-class thought leaders from across APAC and the globe to provide practical advice on navigating HR and global mobility strategies. We will explore: ?? The impact of major elections around the world ?? How businesses can manage risk and compliance associated with short-term business travel ?? Best practices for developing effective crisis management and business continuity strategies ?? How Fragomen’s unparalleled immigration knowledge can help businesses to make informed global mobility and operational decisions Fragomen speakers: ?? Regional Partner of APAC Mark Buchanan ?? Managing Partner of China Becky X. ?? Partner Shintaro Araki ?? Partner Kenneth Lau ?? Japan Practice Head Reika Takeuchi ?? Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3CVacG3 *Please note registrations are closely vetted. #Japan #Immigration #GlobalMobility #TalentMobility #Tokyo #Osaka

Thank you to all who joined us at the Fragomen Germany Global Mobility Forum in Frankfurt on 19 November, including our special guest speakers! This event brought together senior HR and global mobility professionals, as well as those involved in politics and academia, to discuss German immigration trends, opportunities and challenges. ?? Partners Dr. Axel Boysen, Marius Tollenaere and Nima Sarvari moderated discussions on the German immigration policy landscape one year before the federal election, how employers can bring talent to Germany while staying compliant during their immigration journeys and more. #Einwanderung #Fachkr?ftemangel #Arbeitsmigration #Frankfurt #Immigration #Germany #Deutschland

As we celebrate #InternationalEducationWeek and its invaluable impact on global understanding and connection, Fragomen professionals share insights on the importance of international education. ???? At Fragomen, we understand the pivotal role international education plays in expanding horizons, bridging divides and bringing people together from all corners of the world. Learn more about our work with academic institutions, higher education and nonprofit organizations: https://bit.ly/45AHmVB #InternationalEducation #GlobalEducation #StudyAbroad #ImmigrationServices #HigherEd