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Kathryn Lewis
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Fragomen FZ-LLC
Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626
Dubai DU PO Box 506626
United Arab Emirates
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Fragomen FZ-LLC
Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626
Dubai DU PO Box 506626
United Arab Emirates
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Fragomen FZ-LLC
Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626
Dubai DU PO Box 506626
United Arab Emirates
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Kathryn is a Knowledge & Education Manager at Fragomen’s Dubai office, where she is responsible for informing clients of changes to immigration regulations and processes in jurisdictions across the Middle East and Africa. She also trains colleagues on immigration frameworks in the region and provides consultations on regional immigration matters.
Kathryn has sat in several Fragomen case teams where she supported the firm’s multinational clients with UAE immigration matters. She has also contributed to several immigration advisory projects, including one for a regional giga-project.
More from Kathryn
Publications and lectures
Speaker, “UAE Employment Law Workshop.” Dubai Chambers, Dubai, UAE, 17 June 2025.
Kathryn ’s insights
November 3, 2026 | Conference
June 17, 2025 | Seminar
February 13, 2025 | Video
Kathryn ’s insights
November 3, 2026 | Conference
June 17, 2025 | Seminar
February 13, 2025 | Video
Kathryn ’s insights
November 3, 2026 | Conference
June 17, 2025 | Seminar
February 13, 2025 | Video
Country / Territory
Get in touch
Contact information
Fragomen FZ-LLC
Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626
Dubai DU PO Box 506626
United Arab Emirates
Kathryn ’s insights
November 3, 2026 | Conference
June 17, 2025 | Seminar
February 13, 2025 | Video
Get in touch
Contact information
Fragomen FZ-LLC
Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626
Dubai DU PO Box 506626
United Arab Emirates
Kathryn ’s insights
November 3, 2026 | Conference
June 17, 2025 | Seminar
February 13, 2025 | Video
Get in touch
Contact information
Fragomen FZ-LLC
Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626
Dubai DU PO Box 506626
United Arab Emirates
Kathryn ’s insights
November 3, 2026 | Conference
June 17, 2025 | Seminar
February 13, 2025 | Video
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Managing Director Diogo Kloper examines how immigration trends reveal the diverse economic ties between Brazil and Asia and the role of international mobility in supporting business growth.
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Partner David Grunblatt examines how USCIS uses administrative proxies in immigration adjudication and explains why these tools must support, rather than replace, statutory standards and individualized legal analysis.
Blog post
Manager Cherida Hooijer and Immigration Assistant Manager Kaatje Droesbeke examine how employers in the Netherlands can build an international student-to-graduate talent pipeline while managing the immigration and employment compliance requirements that apply at each stage.
Video
Senior Immigration Program Manager Ana Carro explains Costa Rica's immigration pathways for digital nomads, retirees, individuals with stable income and investors, highlighting key eligibility requirements and considerations for choosing the appropriate option.
Media mentions
Partner Catherine Macris discusses how evolving H-1B policies are shaping employers’ ability to recruit foreign talent, particularly in highly specialized fields.
Awards
Two Fragomen professionals and our BeYou@Fragomen employee network have been shortlisted for the 2027 TLC Lions Human Awards Europe, recognising their contributions to inclusive leadership and a people-centred workplace culture.
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Fragomen is honored with the 2026 FEM EMEA EMMA in the "Thought Leadership - Best Survey or Research Study of the Year" category for its 2026 Worldwide Immigration Trends Report.
Media mentions
Partner Daniel Pierce and Senior Associate Daniel D. Schaeffer examine US birthright citizenship challenges and the implications of recent court rulings for nationwide relief in immigration litigation.
Video
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Fragomen supported an Adult Dependent Relative applicant through a complex appeal, using coordinated medical and social care evidence to demonstrate his holistic care needs before the Home Office withdrew its refusal and indicated that the application would be granted.
Blog post
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Media mentions
Partner Aaron Blumberg discusses how a proposed $70,000 fee for international students seeking US work authorization could affect students, universities and employers.

