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Kochi

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

5th Floor, Tower 1, Lulu Cyber Infopark, Infopark Expy, Kakkanad

Kochi KL 682042

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Kochi KL 682042

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Ground Floor, "Akemps" No.28, 3rd Main, 1st Cross, Ashwini Layout, Off 100 Feet Inner Ring Road, Ejipura, HAL 3rd Stage, Ashwini Layout, Ejipura

Bengaluru Karnataka 560047

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Kochi

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

5th Floor, Tower 1, Lulu Cyber Infopark, Infopark Expy, Kakkanad

Kochi KL 682042

India

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Leading Fragomen’s global back-office operations based in Kochi and Bengaluru since the firm’s establishment in India in 2006, Saju plays a pivotal role in its continuous growth. His leadership has fostered a cohesive team, with most of the group remaining with the firm since its inception, contributing to its sustained success. 

With nearly 35 years of experience in human resources, global mobility and immigration, Saju was a driving force behind the innovative Fragomen Educational Services India, an educational consultancy launched in October 2023. This groundbreaking initiative continues to garner significant success in India under Saju’s leadership, paving the way for global replication.

Saju holds a pivotal role in facilitating the movement of individuals between countries, aiding corporations in overseeing their end-to-end immigration programs. He plays a crucial part in the organization’s shared services, particularly in managing India-related practices such as Managed Services Programs, Indian Inbound Immigration and India-based Outbound Consular Services. He also handles the outsourcing of immigration tasks for large corporations, such as IT service firms and those with more than 500,000 employees, while simultaneously providing support to smaller organizations and startups as they embark on global operations, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance for a successful expansion.

Dynamic and inclusive, Saju prioritizes a positive office culture and emphasizes the human aspect of teamwork. His leadership has been instrumental in Fragomen India’s success over the last 17 years, particularly evident in initiatives such as the Virtual Office Program, which supports former Fragomen employees by providing individuals with the flexibility to contribute based on their availability. Additionally, the STEP initiative provides an opportunity for differently abled individuals to pursue career advancement.

Saju is a frequent speaker at international conferences on Indian, U.S. and global immigration issues. Before joining Fragomen, he held several positions within Asia’s largest IT services and solutions organization, including Director of HR for the Americas division, Global Head of HR for a subsidiary and Head of Immigration and Legal Compliance in North America.

Saju speaks English, Hindi and Malayalam.

Dynamic and inclusive, Saju prioritizes a positive office culture and emphasizes the human aspect of teamwork. His leadership has been instrumental in Fragomen India’s success over the last 17 years, particularly evident in initiatives such as the Virtual Office Program, which supports former Fragomen employees by providing individuals with the flexibility to contribute based on their availability. Additionally, the STEP initiative provides an opportunity for differently abled individuals to pursue career advancement.

Saju is a frequent speaker at international conferences on Indian, U.S. and global immigration issues. Before joining Fragomen, he held several positions within Asia’s largest IT services and solutions organization, including Director of HR for the Americas division, Global Head of HR for a subsidiary and Head of Immigration and Legal Compliance in North America.

Saju speaks English, Hindi and Malayalam.

Education

  • Loyola College, India, Master of Arts in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations and Labor Laws, 1990
  • Mahatma Gandhi University, Bachelor of Commerce, 1988

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Professional accomplishments

Member, Management Committee, Bangalore Chamber of Commerce

Member, National Institute of Personnel Management

Member, Society of Human Resource Management

Member, National Association of Software and Services Companies

Member, Indo-American Chamber of Commerce 

Experience

Assisted government and industry organizations in India with respect to immigration policy matters.

Led multiple client immigration engagements for large companies in a range of industries based outside of India.

Provided advisory services on global immigration strategies to multinational corporations based in India.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Navigating the 2026 U.S. Immigration Landscape: Policy, Mobility, Trade and Market Strategy.” Fragomen and Indo American Chamber of Commerce, Webinar, 7 May 2026.

Speaker, “Fragomen’s Asia Pacific Conference 2026 - Shaping the Future: Solutions Transforming Immigration and Mobility.” Fragomen, Singapore, Singapore, 11 March 2026.

Speaker, “Recent Proclamation & New U.S. Regulatory and Enforcement Initiatives.” Fragomen, Webinar, 30 September 2025.

Speaker, Lecture, SHRM Conference, Gurgaon, Delhi, 2014.

Speaker, Lecture, ACIP Conference, Arlington, VA, 2011-2013.

Speaker, Lecture, NASSCOM Regional Conference, India, 2009-2011.

Speaker, Lecture, ERC Global Mobility Conference, Chicago, IL, 2009.

Speaker, Lecture, ERC Global Mobility Conference, Denver, CO, 2007. 

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  • Malayalam
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Bengaluru

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

Ground Floor, "Akemps" No.28, 3rd Main, 1st Cross, Ashwini Layout, Off 100 Feet Inner Ring Road, Ejipura, HAL 3rd Stage, Ashwini Layout, Ejipura

Bengaluru Karnataka 560047

India

Kochi

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

5th Floor, Tower 1, Lulu Cyber Infopark, Infopark Expy, Kakkanad

Kochi KL 682042

India

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Saju’s insights

November 11, 2026 — November 13, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Global Japan Conference 2026Read more

May 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and IACC Webcast: Navigating the 2026 U.S. Immigration Landscape: Policy, Mobility, Trade and Market StrategyRead more

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more
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Bengaluru

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

Ground Floor, "Akemps" No.28, 3rd Main, 1st Cross, Ashwini Layout, Off 100 Feet Inner Ring Road, Ejipura, HAL 3rd Stage, Ashwini Layout, Ejipura

Bengaluru Karnataka 560047

India

Kochi

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

5th Floor, Tower 1, Lulu Cyber Infopark, Infopark Expy, Kakkanad

Kochi KL 682042

India

Connect via Linkedin

Saju’s insights

November 11, 2026 — November 13, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Global Japan Conference 2026Read more

May 7, 2026 | Webinar

Fragomen and IACC Webcast: Navigating the 2026 U.S. Immigration Landscape: Policy, Mobility, Trade and Market StrategyRead more

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more
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Bengaluru

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

Ground Floor, "Akemps" No.28, 3rd Main, 1st Cross, Ashwini Layout, Off 100 Feet Inner Ring Road, Ejipura, HAL 3rd Stage, Ashwini Layout, Ejipura

Bengaluru Karnataka 560047

India

Kochi

Fragomen Immigration Services India (Pvt) Ltd.

5th Floor, Tower 1, Lulu Cyber Infopark, Infopark Expy, Kakkanad

Kochi KL 682042

India

Connect via Linkedin

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Fragomen Global Japan Conference 2026Read more

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Fragomen and IACC Webcast: Navigating the 2026 U.S. Immigration Landscape: Policy, Mobility, Trade and Market StrategyRead more

March 11, 2026 | Conference

Fragomen Asia Pacific Immigration & Mobility Conference 2026Read more
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