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Hans is a Partner with Fragomen based in our Frankfurt office. He oversees worldwide client engagements and serves as a strategic partner to clients by helping them navigate their immigration programmes in an ever-changing legal landscape. He also advises clients on global immigration matters and manages multi-jurisdictional queries while collaborating with Fragomen's worldwide offices to meet their immigration needs in over 170 countries.

Prior to joining the Frankfurt office, Hans was based in our Irvine, California office. He has extensive experience in providing immigration legal advice for companies in a number of industries, including information technology, finance and entertainment. He is a regular speaker on global immigration programmes at events chaired by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and other industry groups.

Hans speaks English and Bulgarian.

Education

  • University of New Hampshire School of Law, J.D., 2007
  • Brigham Young University, B.A., 2004

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Massachusetts

Experience

Formulated and implemented compliant immigration programmes on behalf of clients.

Provided comprehensive immigration services using the Fragomen network of offices and qualified Local Advisor partners in each of the host countries.

Advised multinational clients on the immigration requirements arising out of merger and acquisition transactions and corporate restructuring.

Advised on compliant solutions for rapid, short-term deployment and large resource projects.

Publications and lectures

Author, “Global Immigration: What Companies Need to Know When Sending Employees Abroad.” Los Angeles Business Journal, September 28, 2015: 59. Print.

Panelist, “The Unpredictability of a Global Immigration Frontier.” Panel discussion, Forum for Expatriate Management: Americas Summit, San Diego, CA, 2015. 

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Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

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November 18, 2024 | Video

Accreditation Card Rule Changes in Uzbekistan | #MobilityMinuteRead more

October 8, 2024 | Webinar

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ETA System in Israel | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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Hans’s insights

November 18, 2024 | Video

Accreditation Card Rule Changes in Uzbekistan | #MobilityMinuteRead more

October 8, 2024 | Webinar

Navigating the Middle East CrisisRead more

June 13, 2024 | Video

ETA System in Israel | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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F:+49 69 2097 4929

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Neue Mainzer Str. 75

Frankfurt am Main 60311

Germany

Connect via Linkedin

Hans’s insights

November 18, 2024 | Video

Accreditation Card Rule Changes in Uzbekistan | #MobilityMinuteRead more

October 8, 2024 | Webinar

Navigating the Middle East CrisisRead more

June 13, 2024 | Video

ETA System in Israel | #MobilityMinuteRead more
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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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Partner Rachel Beardsley highlights how H-2A visa strategies can help sustain a skilled US agricultural workforce.

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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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Immigration Director Adriana Martínez Garro explains the residency process in Costa Rica for families relocating with dependents, outlining key legal considerations and steps for securing status.

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Partner Louise Haycock highlights the inclusion of performing arts occupations on the temporary shortage list and what it means for international talent in the sector.

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Partner Louise Haycock highlights opportunities for easier access to overseas talent for the UK creative sector while guiding businesses through evolving visa rules.

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Associate Amelia Haynes and Paralegal Clare Macmillan Bell discuss the legal considerations surrounding British citizenship for children born through adoption or surrogacy.

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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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

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

Blog post

Costa Rica Family Relocation: Understanding Residency for Dependents

Immigration Director Adriana Martínez Garro explains the residency process in Costa Rica for families relocating with dependents, outlining key legal considerations and steps for securing status.

Learn more

Media mentions

Financial Times: Scientists Charged Too Much to Come to Work in UK, Says Royal Society

Fragomen contributed data showing how UK visa and health surcharge costs compare with other leading research nations.

Learn more

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Fragomen Contributes to Migration Observatory Report on Gender and Migration in the UK

Fragomen supported this report, which explores how gender shapes migration patterns, visa routes, employment and settlement in the UK.

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Blog post

Polish Citizenship Rules Under Review: What the Proposed Amendments Mean

Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek or Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala discuss proposed changes to Poland’s citizenship law aimed at simplifying eligibility and clarifying naturalisation procedures for foreign nationals.

Learn more

Video

Oman Introduces a Golden Visa Program | #MobilityMinute

Manager David Makau discusses Oman's recent introduction of a Golden Visa program.

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Media mentions

The Stage: Actors, Dancers and Writers Set to Escape Visa Ban

Partner Louise Haycock highlights the inclusion of performing arts occupations on the temporary shortage list and what it means for international talent in the sector.

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Media mentions

Arts Professional: Creative Sector Must ‘Come Together’ to Give Artists Easier Access to Visas

Partner Louise Haycock highlights opportunities for easier access to overseas talent for the UK creative sector while guiding businesses through evolving visa rules.

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Associate Amelia Haynes and Paralegal Clare Macmillan Bell discuss the legal considerations surrounding British citizenship for children born through adoption or surrogacy.

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