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Iris Zhang
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- Shanghainese
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Fragomen (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Suite 1408, Level 14, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120
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Suite 1408, Level 14, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120
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Shanghai 200120
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Iris is a Director at Fragomen’s Shanghai office. She joined the firm in 2007 and has more than 15 years of experience in China immigration. Iris supports clients of all sizes in the China inbound practice, ranging from small and medium-sized organizations to multinational Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries. In addition to leading a team of managers and consultants in providing a wide range of immigration services in China, Iris provides compliant and pragmatic outbound immigration solutions, including consular support and document procurement and legalization services, as well as immigration advisory and process planning support to Chinese clients going abroad.
Iris speaks Chinese, English and Shanghainese.
Education
- East China Normal University, Bachelor's Degree, 2008
Iris’s insights
The Immigration Conversation
April 26, 2023
The Immigration Conversation
January 31, 2022
Iris’s insights
The Immigration Conversation
April 26, 2023
The Immigration Conversation
January 31, 2022
Iris’s insights
The Immigration Conversation
April 26, 2023
The Immigration Conversation
January 31, 2022
Country / Territory
Get in touch
Languages
- Chinese
- English
- Shanghainese
Contact information
Fragomen (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Suite 1408, Level 14, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120
China
Iris’s insights
The Immigration Conversation
April 26, 2023
The Immigration Conversation
January 31, 2022
Get in touch
Languages
- Chinese
- English
- Shanghainese
Contact information
Fragomen (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Suite 1408, Level 14, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120
China
Iris’s insights
The Immigration Conversation
April 26, 2023
The Immigration Conversation
January 31, 2022
Get in touch
Languages
- Chinese
- English
- Shanghainese
Contact information
Fragomen (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Suite 1408, Level 14, Jin Mao Tower, 88 Century Avenue, Pudong New District
Shanghai 200120
China
Iris’s insights
The Immigration Conversation
April 26, 2023
The Immigration Conversation
January 31, 2022
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Media mentions
Partner Daniel Pierce discussed the implications of the US Supreme Court's latest Temporary Protected Status ruling.
Blog post
In this blog, Senior Counsel Jo Antoon explores what multinational employers need to know about pay transparency, cross-border workers and mobility-related compensation differences as implementation unfolds across the EU.
Media mentions
Immigration Supervisor Sanjay Parmar discussed how recent UK Basic Compliance Assessment changes are driving universities toward more data-led, proactive compliance management.
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Media mentions
Practice Leader Colm Collins explains how Ireland's employment permit updates can help employers address workforce shortages while strengthening the country's ability to attract global talent.
Blog post
Senior Associate Arta Djahanschiri and Associate Iris Barthel discuss how EU-Turkey Association Law, including Association Council Decision No. 1/80, can provide Turkish employees and their family members in Germany with residence and labor market rights that may extend beyond protections available under the German Residence Act.
Media mentions
Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala and Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek explain Polish legislative changes affecting residence rights, employment authorization and long-term immigration pathways.

Media mentions
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Podcast
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Blog post
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Blog post
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