Mahrukh Mundul

Director and Practice Leader

Mahrukh Mundul

Mahrukh Mundul
Mahrukh Mundul
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Mahrukh Mundul

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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.

Mahrukh has particular experience in the management of large-scale immigration programs and in consulting and advising clients across a wide range of industry groups. In particular, she has worked with a strong client base of Indian-headed businesses in the ICT and other sectors. She also has experience in helping small or start-up companies in their movement of staff and in the establishment of a suitable immigration program for them.

Mahrukh has a real interest in people as individuals—and not just as customers—which helps in understanding and delivering outcomes clients seek for themselves or for their business. Mahrukh provides strategic, results-oriented advice and assistance to organizations with a friendly and empathetic approach and has built strong relationships over many years.  Clients would describe Mahrukh as being reliable, always accessible, positive and results driven.

Mahrukh speaks English, Gujrati and Hindi.

Mahrukh has particular experience in the management of large-scale immigration programs and in consulting and advising clients across a wide range of industry groups. In particular, she has worked with a strong client base of Indian-headed businesses in the ICT and other sectors. She also has experience in helping small or start-up companies in their movement of staff and in the establishment of a suitable immigration program for them.

Mahrukh has a real interest in people as individuals—and not just as customers—which helps in understanding and delivering outcomes clients seek for themselves or for their business. Mahrukh provides strategic, results-oriented advice and assistance to organizations with a friendly and empathetic approach and has built strong relationships over many years.  Clients would describe Mahrukh as being reliable, always accessible, positive and results driven.

Mahrukh speaks English, Gujrati and Hindi.

Education

  • University of Bombay, B.A.

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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

July 15, 2026 | Conference

BRIDGE - Bilateral Resource for India-Australia Growth and Enterprise ConferenceRead more

March 27, 2026 | Media mentions

RNZ Asia: Immigration Experts Divided Over Skilled Migrant Residency ReformRead more

April 18, 2024 | Conference

Master Builders Webinar: Accredited Employer VisaRead more
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Mahrukh’s insights

July 15, 2026 | Conference

BRIDGE - Bilateral Resource for India-Australia Growth and Enterprise ConferenceRead more

March 27, 2026 | Media mentions

RNZ Asia: Immigration Experts Divided Over Skilled Migrant Residency ReformRead more

April 18, 2024 | Conference

Master Builders Webinar: Accredited Employer VisaRead more
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Mahrukh’s insights

July 15, 2026 | Conference

BRIDGE - Bilateral Resource for India-Australia Growth and Enterprise ConferenceRead more

March 27, 2026 | Media mentions

RNZ Asia: Immigration Experts Divided Over Skilled Migrant Residency ReformRead more

April 18, 2024 | Conference

Master Builders Webinar: Accredited Employer VisaRead more
More related insights

Countries / Territories

  • AustraliaAustralia
  • New ZealandNew Zealand

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+ 61 2 8224 8507

F:+ 61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Immigration Services in Auckland | Fragomen

Fragomen Global Pty Limited

Suite 2, Level 15, 1 Albert Street

Auckland, 1010

New Zealand

Connect via Linkedin

Mahrukh’s insights

July 15, 2026 | Conference

BRIDGE - Bilateral Resource for India-Australia Growth and Enterprise ConferenceRead more

March 27, 2026 | Media mentions

RNZ Asia: Immigration Experts Divided Over Skilled Migrant Residency ReformRead more

April 18, 2024 | Conference

Master Builders Webinar: Accredited Employer VisaRead more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+ 61 2 8224 8507

F:+ 61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Immigration Services in Auckland | Fragomen

Fragomen Global Pty Limited

Suite 2, Level 15, 1 Albert Street

Auckland, 1010

New Zealand

Connect via Linkedin

Mahrukh’s insights

July 15, 2026 | Conference

BRIDGE - Bilateral Resource for India-Australia Growth and Enterprise ConferenceRead more

March 27, 2026 | Media mentions

RNZ Asia: Immigration Experts Divided Over Skilled Migrant Residency ReformRead more

April 18, 2024 | Conference

Master Builders Webinar: Accredited Employer VisaRead more
More related insights

Share

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  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

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  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+ 61 2 8224 8507

F:+ 61 2 8224 8500

Sydney

Fragomen (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Level 7, 179 Elizabeth Street

Sydney NSW 2000

Australia

Immigration Services in Auckland | Fragomen

Fragomen Global Pty Limited

Suite 2, Level 15, 1 Albert Street

Auckland, 1010

New Zealand

Connect via Linkedin

Mahrukh’s insights

July 15, 2026 | Conference

BRIDGE - Bilateral Resource for India-Australia Growth and Enterprise ConferenceRead more

March 27, 2026 | Media mentions

RNZ Asia: Immigration Experts Divided Over Skilled Migrant Residency ReformRead more

April 18, 2024 | Conference

Master Builders Webinar: Accredited Employer VisaRead more
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