Immigration Minutes

Fragomen Partners and Attorneys from around the world share their thoughts on current events and trends in immigration as well as priorities for the firm and our clients. Browse our library of Immigration Minutes as well as audio re-broadcasts of training sessions and podcasts. Click below to get started and check back often to learn more about this dynamic field.

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Webinar Rebroadcast: Changes to UK Immigration Law and Procedures
April 18, 2012

Originally held on April 18, 2012, this webinar takes you through the new UK Immigration Rules that took effect on 6 April along with the next set of changes, due to take effect from 14 June.

There have been lots of announcements and policy changes in the last few months and simply keeping up with them can be a challenge. This interactive session will help you understand the changes by applying them to the sorts of practical scenarios you may come across in your day to day roles.

We talk about the policy changes before moving on to explain exactly what they mean in practice for:

  • Sponsoring skilled workers with a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship
  • Graduate recruitment
  • New settlement policy
  • The cooling off periods that prevent re-entry and limit some internal moves
  • Planned changes to the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) and skill levels
  • Tips relating to unpaid leave and flexible working

Speakers: 
Caron Pope, Managing Partner, Fragomen UK
Ian Robinson, Government Affairs Manager, Fragomen UK

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Singapore Immigration
November 2011
In an effort to make Singapore a business-friendly location, the government has created a number of immigration options for incoming foreign nationals that firms may not be familiar with. Mark discusses how Fragomen seeks to keep its clients aware of the various options available to its clients, as well as helps them avoid complacency, the consequences of which can be extremely damaging. View Transcript
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Immigration Noncompliance
November 2011
The violation of visas by business travelers who overstay their allotted time can be taken extremely seriously in certain countries. Mark discusses the potential pitfalls of business visa violations and Fragomen’s ability to reconcile such matters efficiently and effectively. Working in close collaboration with authorities in various countries is critical to Fragomen’s ability to resolve such problems.
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Employment Verification
December 2011
Cynthia describes how Fragomen, with its worldwide footprint, is uniquely positioned to offer effective solutions for both employers and talent in ensuring employees have the proper work authorization. She goes on to underscore that the trend of worldwide mobility will only continue, likely at a higher rate, creating the ever-present need for employment verification solutions tailored to individual clients’ needs. View Transcript
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Immigration in the Tech Industry
December 2011
Cynthia explains that Fragomen’s extensive experience with its clients in the tech sector have allowed it to develop solutions effective at meeting their needs. This understanding of the tech industry is critical going forward, as more clients are requiring a higher degree of mobility from their employees. View Transcript
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Fragomen's Unique Approach
April 2011
Austin explains how the Firm constantly strives to work in close collaboration with each client so that each relationship becomes more of a partnership. Essential to this goal are a high degree of organization and clear lines of communication, both of which Fragomen places a premium upon. View Transcript
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Employment Verification
December 2011
Cynthia describes how Fragomen, with its worldwide footprint, is uniquely positioned to offer effective solutions for both employers and talent in ensuring employees have the proper work authorization. She goes on to underscore that the trend of worldwide mobility will only continue, likely at a higher rate, creating the ever-present need for employment verification solutions tailored to individual clients’ needs. View Transcript
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The Complexity of Worldwide Immigration Services
April 2011
Globalization has not only opened up the world’s borders, but also made the transfer of people and goods increasingly complex, with little evidence of this trend slowing. Fragomen has devoted its entire focus and wealth of resources to this phenomenon, as Fragomen’s Lance Kaplan notes. The firm works to ensure clients are constantly in compliance with the matrix of protocols. Through our experience with every aspect of this legal field, we are able to offer solutions tailored to fit the varying needs of each of our clients. View Transcript
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Client Service on a Global Scale
April 2011
In his “Immigration Minute”, John Carter recalls a story from a few months ago in which Fragomen was able to utilize its worldwide reach to secure the proper documentation for a client in a short period of time and with little notice. Fragomen attorneys’ dedication to clients, combined with a brick-and-mortar presence in the world’s key marketplaces enable us to provide a level of service which is second to none. View Transcript
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Singapore Immigration
November 2011
In an effort to make Singapore a business-friendly location, the government has created a number of immigration options for incoming foreign nationals that firms may not be familiar with. Mark discusses how Fragomen seeks to keep its clients aware of the various options available to its clients, as well as helps them avoid complacency, the consequences of which can be extremely damaging. View Transcript
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Fragomen's Pro Bono Work
July 2011
Michael explains that although pro bono is required at Fragomen, its attorneys do not consider it burdensome in the slightest. Rather, because immigration law is inherently a “people business”, attorneys at the Firm truly tend to enjoy the pro bono aspect of their practice. View Transcript