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Kelly is a Practice Leader and solicitor based in our London office. She practices in the field of UK business immigration, advising corporate and private clients on a variety of immigration matters.

Kelly is the UK account lead for some of the firm’s largest corporate clients globally and has a deep understanding of their businesses having partnered closely with them for approaching the last ten years. She enjoys long held relationships with several clients who regularly seek practical, business-focused advice on a range of complex immigration and compliance matters. These include changes to corporate structure, discretionary applications due to issues caused by the pandemic and more recently crisis response and support.

In addition, Kelly is the UK co-lead for Fragomen’s Tech sector team and has contributed to publications focused on UK immigration options for those recruiting for and working in this sector.

Having worked with a broad range of clients of all sizes and sectors throughout her career, Kelly is able to strategically tailor her advice to ensure that both the business and the individual employee achieve their immigration objectives in the most efficient manner.

 

Kelly also has extensive experience advising high-net-worth clients on immigration matters with particular focus on Global Talent and Entrepreneurs.

Education

  • College of Law, Legal Practice Course, 2007
  • BPP Professional Education, London, Graduate Diploma in Law, 2005
  • University of Warwick, B. Sc., Honors , 2004

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Professional accomplishments

Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Member, Law Society of England and Wales

Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association

Experience

Advised and assisted with a wide range of Points Based System applications across Tier 2.

Advised multinational clients on corporate immigration policies, working with HR to ensure systems and processes are in place to comply with current regulations.

Advised high net worth individuals on Tier 1 (Investor) applications.

Advised clients regarding settlement and British citizenship applications.

Publications and lectures

Quoted, “Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee First.” The New York Times, 7 January 2025.

Quoted, “UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025.” NI Travel News, 17 December 2024.

Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Kelly’s insights

January 8, 2025 | Media mentions

The New York Times: Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee FirstRead more

December 20, 2024 | Media mentions

NI Travel News: UK Government Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Be Extended in 2025Read more

October 29, 2024 — October 30, 2024 | Conference

2024 FEM EMEA SummitRead more
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Fragomen Wins 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs for Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management and Thought Leadership

Fragomen is recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs, including Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider and Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year for the Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026.

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Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

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Manager Dr. Adela Schmidt explains how German authorities assess past travel and business activities and why suspected unauthorized work during prior visits can lead to visa refusals and temporary entry bans.

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Why Strategy Matters Now: Inside the Center for Strategy and Applied Insights

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Understanding Immigration in Latin America: Residency Options and Citizenship Pathways

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how Latin America’s evolving immigration landscape offers accessible and flexible residence pathways for foreign nationals, highlighting key visa options, regional trends and the growing role of digital modernization across the region.

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Partner Kevin Miner discusses how proposed H-1B salary threshold increases may raise employer costs and influence hiring strategies for specialized talent across industries.

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Portugal Extends Citizenship Timeline | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Manager Pierangelo D’Errico discusses Portugal’s newly approved nationality law changes and the potential impact on Golden Visa applicants and other foreign residents.

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Europe’s Entry and Exit System (EES): What Travelers Need to Know

Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup outlines how Europe’s Entry and Exit System (EES) introduces digital tracking of non-EU short-stay travel across the Schengen Area, requiring more proactive planning, accurate record-keeping and awareness of increased border processing times to avoid delays and overstay risks.

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Fragomen Wins 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs for Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management and Thought Leadership

Fragomen is recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 FEM Americas EMMAs, including Outstanding Agility & Crisis Management as a Service Provider and Thought Leadership – Best Survey or Research Study of the Year for the Worldwide Immigration Trends Report 2026.

Learn more

Blog post

Housing Market Dynamics in Saudi Arabia: Policy Changes, Rent Stabilization and Cost of Living Implications for Employers

Destination Services Director Christine Sperr examines how housing market reforms, rent stabilization measures and cost-of-living dynamics in Saudi Arabia are influencing workforce mobility, compensation planning and long-term settlement strategies under Vision 2030.

Learn more

Visas

German Visa Risks: What Past Unauthorised Employment Means for Your Visa Application

Manager Dr. Adela Schmidt explains how German authorities assess past travel and business activities and why suspected unauthorized work during prior visits can lead to visa refusals and temporary entry bans.

Learn more

Podcast

Why Strategy Matters Now: Inside the Center for Strategy and Applied Insights

Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah Rogal discuss the mission of Fragomen’s Center for Strategy and Applied Insights and how it helps organizations and governments navigate evolving immigration policy and global talent mobility challenges.

Learn more

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Fragomen and Papaya Global Launch Strategic Partnership to Streamline Global Mobility and Compliance

Fragomen and Papaya Global announce a strategic partnership combining workforce technology and immigration capabilities to help organizations simplify global mobility, enhance compliance and manage cross-border workforces through a more integrated, technology-enabled approach.

Learn more

Video

Understanding Immigration in Latin America: Residency Options and Citizenship Pathways

Latin America & the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how Latin America’s evolving immigration landscape offers accessible and flexible residence pathways for foreign nationals, highlighting key visa options, regional trends and the growing role of digital modernization across the region.

Learn more

Podcast

Reality Check Pt. 2: Immigration Law in Pop Culture

Senior Associate Stephanie Weaver and Associate Julia Manacher continue their discussion on immigration law in popular culture, examining how television and media portray immigration processes and the realities behind common immigration storylines.

Learn more

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Bloomberg: Trump Wants to Make H-1B Workers More Expensive for US Employers

Partner Kevin Miner discusses how proposed H-1B salary threshold increases may raise employer costs and influence hiring strategies for specialized talent across industries.

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Video

Portugal Extends Citizenship Timeline | #MobilityMinute

In this Mobility Minute, Manager Pierangelo D’Errico discusses Portugal’s newly approved nationality law changes and the potential impact on Golden Visa applicants and other foreign residents.

Learn more

Media mentions

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Partner Rajiv Naik highlights the importance of transparency, clear guidance and human oversight as AI use expands in UK immigration tribunals.

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Video

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Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup outlines how Europe’s Entry and Exit System (EES) introduces digital tracking of non-EU short-stay travel across the Schengen Area, requiring more proactive planning, accurate record-keeping and awareness of increased border processing times to avoid delays and overstay risks.

Learn more

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