Director and Practice Leader
Mahrukh Mundul
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- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
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Mahrukh is the Director of Global Immigration and Visa Services and Practice Leader of the Fragomen New Zealand Practice, operating from Fragomen’s office in Sydney, Australia.
Mahrukh’s role is a strategic one within the firm and focuses on building worldwide opportunities for Fragomen in working with India-based clients across all industry sectors for their global immigration requirements. She is well known and respected by peers and clients alike in the Indian market. She also supports business development and client retention initiatives for the Australian practice. Since 2021, Mahrukh heads the Fragomen New Zealand team, responsible for the operations of the Auckland office, case delivery, staff development, client relationships and expansion of the Practice.
Mahrukh has worked with Fragomen for more than 20 years in a variety of positions. Prior to her current role, Mahrukh was the Practice Leader of the firm’s office in North Ryde, Sydney. She is an Australian Registered Migration Agent and a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser, with extensive experience within the migration industry.
Education
- University of Bombay, B.A.
More from Mahrukh
Professional accomplishments
Immigration Credentials: Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0002144), New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser (202100240)
Member, Migration Institute of Australia
Former Chair – Professional Services Chapter, Australia India Business Council, New South Wales
Former Member, AMCHAM Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Experience
Held responsibility over a number of major client accounts in the financial, pharmaceutical, computing and business service industries.
Assisted several start-up/newly established businesses in Australia and New Zealand with visa and immigration requirements, including many with complex corporate structures.
Assisted several overseas businesses with Australian and New Zealand visa and immigration requirements for their assignees. Created different models of case processing to suit client requirements and levels of involvement, including streamlining processes for high volume clients to meet delivery expectations within very short time frames. Provided strategic advice and consultation to client businesses prior to change in legislation so as not to disadvantage the business or its visa holders.
Publications and lectures
Presenter on immigration at various Indian business forums and speaker/panelist at the annual Fragomen India Symposium in Bangalore, India from 2014 to 2022.
Speaker, “Australian Corporate Immigration.” Lecture, Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce Outsourcing and Off-shoring – Opportunities in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region, Chennai, India, June 2015.
Panelist, “Immigration Update – U.S., Australia and the EU.” Panel discussion, International Technology Law Association ITechLaw Asia Pacific 2015 Conference, Bangalore, India, January 2015.
Panelist, “Sharing Experiences: Women in Business and Community.” Panel discussion, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian) Convention, Sydney, Australia, November 2013.
Speaker, “Immigration Policy Updates and Changes in Australia.” Lecture, National Association of Software and Services Corporation (NASSCOM) Global Mobility Conference, Bangalore, India, May 2013.
Speaker, “Australian Immigration Update.” Lecture, Fragomen Global Immigration Policies and Outlook Symposium, Bangalore, India, September 2012.
Speaker, “Australia – Preparing & Embracing Change.” Lecture, INSZoom Immigration Conference, Bangalore, India, November 2012.
Speaker, “Immigration Policy Changes in Canada and Australia.” Lecture, NASSCOM Global Immigration Trends Challenges and Opportunities, Bangalore, India, April 2011.
Speaker, “Recent Developments in UK and Australian Immigration.” Lecture, NASSCOM Global Immigration – Trends, Opportunities and Challenges, Bangalore, India, April 2010.
Speaker, “Australian Temporary Business Visa Requirements and Obligations.” Lecture, Immigration Advice & Rights Centre (IARC) Continuing Professional Development for Migration Advisors, Sydney, Australia, 2008.
Mahrukh’s insights
April 18, 2024 | Conference
September 25, 2023 | Blog post
March 22, 2021 | Fragomen news
