Partners Aviva Meerschwam and Christine Sullivan, Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup and Junior Immigration Consultant Gabriela Gonzalez examine how the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty operates in the Netherlands and the US, and what the differences mean for entrepreneurs, investors and businesses pursuing transatlantic growth.

Fragomen is a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 Cartus Masters Cup, Cartus’ highest supplier honor recognizing exceptional service, collaboration, innovation and commitment to clients and relocating employees.

Partner Bo Cooper discusses the proposed $103,265 H-1B fee, potential legal challenges and its broader implications for employers and high-skilled immigration.

Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how proposed changes to the H-1B program could affect workers facing layoffs and families navigating dependent visa status.

Senior Associate Arta Djahanschiri outlines the principal pathways to permanent residence in Germany, the flexibility and security the status can provide and why eligible foreign nationals should consider applying early.

Immigration Manager Jo Crawford examines proposed changes to Ireland’s naturalisation requirements and what they could mean for employers and global mobility programmes, including talent retention, workforce planning and business mobility. 

Fragomen received three recognitions at the 2026 Cartus Global Network Conference for excellence in service, sustainability leadership and global citizenship.

Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how US employers should consider displacement and conduct a risk analysis when assessing H-1B filings in light of recent policy changes.

International remote working can offer valuable flexibility, but undisclosed “hush trips” may expose employers to immigration, social security, insurance, employment-law and tax risks that they cannot properly assess or manage.

Counsel Susan Steger examines recent policy changes and litigation affecting the pathway from F-1 study and practical training through H-1B sponsorship and permanent residence, and the considerations for US employers recruiting and retaining early-career international talent.