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Kevin is a Practice Leader in Fragomen’s Dubai office, where he oversees operations for the MENA Coordination Center, managing corporate and immigration matters. With more than 20 years of experience, Kevin advises clients on a full spectrum of corporate and immigration programs throughout MENA, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

In his role, Kevin provides strategic guidance on corporate immigration compliance, policy development and risk mitigation, ensuring multinational organizations successfully navigate complex immigration landscapes. He has significant experience with large-scale, high-impact projects, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and workforce mobility strategies across the MENA region. His deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and business needs enables him to deliver tailored immigration solutions to clients across diverse industries.

Before joining Fragomen, Kevin served as Director of Private Client Services at an international law firm, where he advised high net worth individuals and corporate clients on global mobility strategies.

Kevin speaks English and Hindi.

Education

  • University of Wollongong, Masters in International Business, 2005
  • University of Delhi, Bachelor of Commerce, 2001

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Professional accomplishments

Member, of the Australian Business Council

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “China Going Abroad – Navigating Evolving Immigration Trends.” Fragomen, Webinar, 21 January 2025.

Panelist, “Long Term Residency Options - KSA, UAE & Africa.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Panelist, “Connecting Regions: Chinese Multinationals Navigating the business and mobility landscape in Africa and the Middle East.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Kevin’s insights

March 31, 2026 | Webinar

Navigating Uncertainty: Managing Workforce Mobility in the Middle EastRead more

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more
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March 31, 2026 | Webinar

Navigating Uncertainty: Managing Workforce Mobility in the Middle EastRead more

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more
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Kevin’s insights

March 31, 2026 | Webinar

Navigating Uncertainty: Managing Workforce Mobility in the Middle EastRead more

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more
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Office G01, Ground Floor EIB 4 Building Dubai Internet City PO Box 506626

Dubai DU PO Box 506626

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Kevin’s insights

March 31, 2026 | Webinar

Navigating Uncertainty: Managing Workforce Mobility in the Middle EastRead more

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more
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Dubai DU PO Box 506626

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Kevin’s insights

March 31, 2026 | Webinar

Navigating Uncertainty: Managing Workforce Mobility in the Middle EastRead more

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

February 9, 2026 | Webinar

Bahrain in Focus: Economic Trends, Payroll Compliance and Residency UpdatesRead more
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Dubai DU PO Box 506626

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Kevin’s insights

March 31, 2026 | Webinar

Navigating Uncertainty: Managing Workforce Mobility in the Middle EastRead more

February 17, 2026 | Webinar

GME TV | Leaders Live! Shifting Sands: How Talent Mobility is Evolving in the Middle EastRead more

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Manager Mihaela Dumitru highlights key considerations for business travelers entering Switzerland, emphasizing that compliance is determined by activities—not duration of stay or entry status.

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EB-5 Essentials: EB-5 for Africa and MENA: Processing Timelines, Travel Bans, and the 2026 Deadline

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German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer examines how Germany’s strictly territorial migration and employment laws impact the deployment of third‑country nationals in offshore wind projects, highlighting compliance risks arising from maritime zone boundaries, work authorization limits and Schengen documentation challenges.

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EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and Schengen Overstays: New Risks and Legal Solutions

Senior Associate Tugba Ozyakup and Senior Immigration Manager Andreia Ghimis explore how the EU’s Entry/Exit System is reshaping Schengen overstay enforcement, the risks facing travellers and employers and the legal remedies available to challenge or prevent adverse outcomes.

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Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16

Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores discuss Canada’s entry requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa-required and visa-exempt nationals, visitor entry rules and key planning considerations for fans, teams, media and volunteers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: DOL Wage Overhaul Adds to H-1B Sticker Shock for Employers

Partner Kevin Miner discusses the DOL’s proposed H-1B wage rule and its potential to add significant unplanned costs for US employers.

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Care Talk Business: What the Casey Commission Means for Social Care’s Workforce

Manager Asif Hanif, Senior Immigration Consultant Georgia Marshall and Immigration Consultant Inderjit Kaur examine how the Casey Commission could reshape workforce models, immigration policy and international recruitment in UK adult social care.

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Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinute

Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler highlights key pathways to German citizenship, including descent-based eligibility and standard naturalization requirements and outlines important considerations for individuals exploring their options.

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Aviation Business News: A Tough Runway to UK Settlement - UK Aviation and the Impact of the Settlement Changes

Manager Adam Hickling outlines how proposed UK settlement reforms may affect the aviation sector’s ability to attract and retain skilled engineers and technicians.

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Video

Business Travelers into Switzerland | #MobilityMinute

Manager Mihaela Dumitru highlights key considerations for business travelers entering Switzerland, emphasizing that compliance is determined by activities—not duration of stay or entry status.

Learn more

Video

Mexico: Bienvenidos! Immigration Rules for the World Cup in Mexico | #FragomenFC - Ep.17

Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores discuss Mexico entry requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa processes, documentation requirements and key considerations for travelers.

Learn more

Video

Brazil Offshore Visa: Key Requirements Explained

Partner Diana Quintas highlights Brazil’s offshore visa requirements, including eligibility, application steps and key compliance considerations for assignments over 90 days.

Learn more

Media mentions

EB-5 Investors: Silicon Valley emerges as EB-5 hotspot for H-1B and F-1 visas

Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler discusses why EB-5 is becoming a popular option for H-1B and F-1 visa holders in Silicon Valley navigating multiple pathways to permanent residence.

Learn more

Media mentions

EB-5 Essentials: EB-5 for Africa and MENA: Processing Timelines, Travel Bans, and the 2026 Deadline

Partner Isha Atassi and Director Nofisatu Mojidi discuss key considerations for investors from Africa and the Middle East in the EB-5 program.

Learn more

Work authorization

German Offshore Wind Expansion: Compliance Essentials for Third-Country Nationals

Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer examines how Germany’s strictly territorial migration and employment laws impact the deployment of third‑country nationals in offshore wind projects, highlighting compliance risks arising from maritime zone boundaries, work authorization limits and Schengen documentation challenges.

Learn more

Work authorization

EU Entry/Exit System (EES) and Schengen Overstays: New Risks and Legal Solutions

Senior Associate Tugba Ozyakup and Senior Immigration Manager Andreia Ghimis explore how the EU’s Entry/Exit System is reshaping Schengen overstay enforcement, the risks facing travellers and employers and the legal remedies available to challenge or prevent adverse outcomes.

Learn more

Video

Welcome to the Great White North—Immigration Behind the Beautiful Game | #FragomenFC - Ep. 16

Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores discuss Canada’s entry requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including visa-required and visa-exempt nationals, visitor entry rules and key planning considerations for fans, teams, media and volunteers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Bloomberg Law: DOL Wage Overhaul Adds to H-1B Sticker Shock for Employers

Partner Kevin Miner discusses the DOL’s proposed H-1B wage rule and its potential to add significant unplanned costs for US employers.

Learn more

Media mentions

Care Talk Business: What the Casey Commission Means for Social Care’s Workforce

Manager Asif Hanif, Senior Immigration Consultant Georgia Marshall and Immigration Consultant Inderjit Kaur examine how the Casey Commission could reshape workforce models, immigration policy and international recruitment in UK adult social care.

Learn more

Video

Staatsangehörigkeit Allgemein | #MobilityMinute

Senior Associate Isabel Schnitzler highlights key pathways to German citizenship, including descent-based eligibility and standard naturalization requirements and outlines important considerations for individuals exploring their options.

Learn more

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