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Alfred is a Senior Manager with Fragomen’s Asia Pacific Coordination Center (APCC) in Singapore. He manages a team of experienced consultants coordinating personnel transfer programs into Japan, Indonesia, Brunei, Myanmar and Mongolia, and oversees services provided by partner Local Advisors in these countries.

Alfred has extensive experience assisting a variety of corporate clients with their immigration needs, including coordinating and strategically consulting on their employees’ international assignments. He oversees his team’s varied portfolio and has extensive experience managing cases for VIP clients.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Alfred served as a Senior Officer with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore, where he managed teams responsible for the implementation and enforcement of Singapore's immigration laws at the checkpoints and services centers.

Alfred speaks English, Japanese and Chinese.

Education

  • Osaka University, Bachelor of Engineering, 2000

More from Alfred

Experience

Successfully planned and executed a project to audit the immigration statuses of a major client’s foreign national workforce in Japan.

Worked with clients to successfully advocate for obtaining Designated Activities visas for the accompanying spouse of same-sex couples.

Partnered with various clients to successfully navigate through the Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa for foreign national employees.

Successfully transitioned one of the largest multinational corporation accounts for Japan and received positive feedback from the client.

Publications and lectures

Co-presenter, “Fragomen Immigration Services: WEDOFY Japan.” Seminar, WEDOFY, Tokyo, Japan, November 6, 2015.

Co-author, “Japanese Visa Options for Same-Sex Spouses.” Fragomen Blog, October 2015: n. pag. Web.

Co-presenter “Japan Immigration.” Panel presentation, Fragomen Singapore Open House, Singapore, 2015.

Alfred’s insights

July 2, 2025 | Blog post

The 11th Seat: Timor-Leste's ASEAN Debut and the Shifting Map of Regional MobilityRead more

July 2, 2024 | Blog post

The Rise of Indonesia’s Remote Worker Visa: Considerations for Digital NomadsRead more

June 11, 2024 | Blog post

Hiring Foreign Talent Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program Part 2: A Guide for Employees and Job-SeekersRead more
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Alfred’s insights

July 2, 2025 | Blog post

The 11th Seat: Timor-Leste's ASEAN Debut and the Shifting Map of Regional MobilityRead more

July 2, 2024 | Blog post

The Rise of Indonesia’s Remote Worker Visa: Considerations for Digital NomadsRead more

June 11, 2024 | Blog post

Hiring Foreign Talent Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program Part 2: A Guide for Employees and Job-SeekersRead more
More related insights

Alfred’s insights

July 2, 2025 | Blog post

The 11th Seat: Timor-Leste's ASEAN Debut and the Shifting Map of Regional MobilityRead more

July 2, 2024 | Blog post

The Rise of Indonesia’s Remote Worker Visa: Considerations for Digital NomadsRead more

June 11, 2024 | Blog post

Hiring Foreign Talent Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program Part 2: A Guide for Employees and Job-SeekersRead more
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[email protected]

T:+65 6854 5185

F:+65 6334 8466

Singapore

Fragomen Singapore Pte. Ltd.

38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

Connect via Linkedin

Alfred’s insights

July 2, 2025 | Blog post

The 11th Seat: Timor-Leste's ASEAN Debut and the Shifting Map of Regional MobilityRead more

July 2, 2024 | Blog post

The Rise of Indonesia’s Remote Worker Visa: Considerations for Digital NomadsRead more

June 11, 2024 | Blog post

Hiring Foreign Talent Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program Part 2: A Guide for Employees and Job-SeekersRead more
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189767

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Alfred’s insights

July 2, 2025 | Blog post

The 11th Seat: Timor-Leste's ASEAN Debut and the Shifting Map of Regional MobilityRead more

July 2, 2024 | Blog post

The Rise of Indonesia’s Remote Worker Visa: Considerations for Digital NomadsRead more

June 11, 2024 | Blog post

Hiring Foreign Talent Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program Part 2: A Guide for Employees and Job-SeekersRead more
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T:+65 6854 5185

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38 Beach Rd, #05-11 South Beach Tower

189767

Singapore

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Alfred’s insights

July 2, 2025 | Blog post

The 11th Seat: Timor-Leste's ASEAN Debut and the Shifting Map of Regional MobilityRead more

July 2, 2024 | Blog post

The Rise of Indonesia’s Remote Worker Visa: Considerations for Digital NomadsRead more

June 11, 2024 | Blog post

Hiring Foreign Talent Under Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker Program Part 2: A Guide for Employees and Job-SeekersRead more
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Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group publishes the next installment of its “Voice of the Industry” Q&A series, featuring Shari Liss, Vice President of Global Workforce Development and Initiatives at SEMI.

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Gazeta Prawna: Legalny napływ cudzoziemców do pracy powstrzymany

Partner Karolina Schiffter highlights how Poland’s tightened visa system affects foreign hiring and the challenges companies face in navigating it.

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Bloomberg Law: US Chamber Turns Trump Foe in Rare Split Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

Partner Carl Hampe provides insight on the impact of the $100,000 H-1B fee and the US Chamber of Commerce’s related lawsuit.

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Fragomen Wins 2025 FEM EMEA “Best Partnership” EMMA for Collaboration with TBB

Fragomen was honoured with the “Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider” EMMA at FEM's 2025 EMEA Summit.

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Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Flags Immigration Crackdown as Risk to Food Supply

Partner Rachel Beardsley highlights how H-2A visa strategies can help sustain a skilled US agricultural workforce.

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Intra-African Mobility: Unlocking the Continent’s Promise Through Free Movement

Director Willys Mac’Olale discusses how intra-African mobility can unlock the continent’s economic and social potential by promoting free movement, fostering integration and development.

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Senior Associate Agata Richardson Honored with Casa Cornelia Law Center Pro Bono Publico Award

Senior Associate Agata Danuta Richardson is recognized with a prestigious Pro Bono Publico Award by the Casa Cornelia Law Center.

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Media mentions

European Security & Technology Magazine: Die kritische Wachstumsbremse der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie

Frankfurt Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen highlights the growing skilled labor gap as Europe’s defense industry expands.

Learn more

Media mentions

Games Industry: US H-1B Visas: Alternatives to a $100,000 Fee

Senior Manager William Diaz outlines the US visa options available to the games industry for bringing international talent to the United States, including O-1, L-1 and E-2.

Learn more

Media mentions

People Management: How Will EU Travel Rule Changes Impact Employers?

Partner Jo Antoons and Manager Andreia Ghimis explain how businesses can navigate Europe’s new ETIAS pre-travel authorisation and avoid disruptions.

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Media mentions

Arts Professional: How Easy Is It for Overseas Creatives to Work in the UK?

Partner Louise Haycock and Associate Jennifer Gray analyse the barriers and opportunities for overseas creatives navigating the UK’s immigration system.

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Blog post

Claiming British Citizenship Through Ancestral Lineage: Who Is Eligible?

Associate Chloe Evans outlines eligibility criteria for individuals seeking British citizenship based on ancestral ties.

Learn more

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Fragomen Semiconductors Presents: "Voice of the Industry" October 2025 Q&A with Shari Liss

Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group publishes the next installment of its “Voice of the Industry” Q&A series, featuring Shari Liss, Vice President of Global Workforce Development and Initiatives at SEMI.

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Media mentions

Gazeta Prawna: Legalny napływ cudzoziemców do pracy powstrzymany

Partner Karolina Schiffter highlights how Poland’s tightened visa system affects foreign hiring and the challenges companies face in navigating it.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: US Chamber Turns Trump Foe in Rare Split Over $100,000 H-1B Fee

Partner Carl Hampe provides insight on the impact of the $100,000 H-1B fee and the US Chamber of Commerce’s related lawsuit.

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Awards

Fragomen Wins 2025 FEM EMEA “Best Partnership” EMMA for Collaboration with TBB

Fragomen was honoured with the “Best Partnership Between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider” EMMA at FEM's 2025 EMEA Summit.

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Media mentions

Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Flags Immigration Crackdown as Risk to Food Supply

Partner Rachel Beardsley highlights how H-2A visa strategies can help sustain a skilled US agricultural workforce.

Learn more

Blog post

Intra-African Mobility: Unlocking the Continent’s Promise Through Free Movement

Director Willys Mac’Olale discusses how intra-African mobility can unlock the continent’s economic and social potential by promoting free movement, fostering integration and development.

Learn more

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