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Soraya is a Senior Client Engagement Manager for the Benelux region, dividing her time between the Brussels and Amsterdam offices, where she drives strategic business development and client engagement initiatives. She also plays a key role in client accounts and the expansion of Fragomen’s service offerings. Additionally, she is heavily involved in government strategy and thought leadership projects, utilizing legal insights to unlock new opportunities for clients.

Soraya has extensive knowledge of immigration, global mobility and cross-border program and project management across the EMEA region. She manages and coordinates immigration processes, internal teams and external vendors in various jurisdictions, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Turkey, Spain, Greece and the U.S. Her experience extends from handling large-scale projects involving the movement of hundreds of individuals to relocating C-level executives.

Soraya also has extensive experience advising on international trade regulation projects, EU Intra Company Transfer permits, Highly Skilled Migrant permits, recognized sponsorship applications and assessments.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Soraya worked at the Belgian Embassy in Buenos Aires, assigned with the political-economical and consular section.

Soraya speaks Dutch, English, French and Spanish. 

Prior to joining Fragomen, Soraya worked at the Belgian Embassy in Buenos Aires, assigned with the political-economical and consular section.

Soraya speaks Dutch, English, French and Spanish. 

Education

  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, B.Sc., 2015

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Experience

Served as the manager and single point of contact for a multinational technology company, overseeing C-suite executive moves and new office openings across the EMEA region. Guided the client through complexities of navigating new legal frameworks, focusing on immigration readiness, day one compliance for newly established entities, process mapping, vendor synchronization and employee experience enhancement.

Successfully guided more than 150 employees of a multinational client and their family members to safe locations throughout Europe during a mass emergency evacuation in response to geopolitical developments, navigating complex immigration challenges and ensuring that employees’ statuses were converted into legal stays, despite absence of formal immigration facilitations at the time.

Drafted immigration and global mobility policies for a multinational client with more than 100,000 employees worldwide, including guidance on business travel, long and short-term assignments, local hires, remote work, permanent residence, compliance requirements and internal and external stakeholder management.

Advised on various large-scale reductions in force, including coordinating over 200 individual employee consultations. Coordinated and filed departure notifications while advising employer on compliance with relevant lay-off regulations.

Experience managing and coordinating immigration processes, internal teams and external vendors in various jurisdictions, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Turkey, Spain, Greece and the U.S.

Extensive experience advising on international trade regulation projects, EU Intra Company Transfer permits, Highly Skilled Migrant permits, recognized sponsorship applications and assessments.

Publications and lectures

Co-author, “The Rights and Responsibilities of Highly Skilled Migrants under Dutch law.” Fragomen, 21 January 2025.

Quoted, “Can Belgium benefit from an American brain drain?” Trends Magazine, 12 November 2024.

Co-author, “Unlocking New Horizons: The Dutch-American Friendship Treaty as Your Gateway to Entrepreneurship in the Netherlands.” Fragomen, 29 October 2024.

Co-author, “From Student to Professional: Your Guide to Studying, Working, and Living in the Netherlands.” Fragomen, 4 October 2024.

Co-author, “American Artists on Tour in Europe: Navigating the Immigration Complexities.” Fragomen, 14 May 2024.

Speaker, “Netherlands Government Formation and Impact on Immigration Policy.” Fragomen, Podcast, 9 April 2024.

Speaker, “Expert Insight Presentation/Case Study: Crunch Time for Global Elections: What Does it Mean for Mobility and Talent Management Strategies?” Forum for Expatriate Management Amsterdam Global Mobility Conference, 1 March 2024.

Co-author, “Voting Rights for Non-Dutch Nationals and Obtaining Permanent Residency in the Netherlands.” Fragomen, 29 September 2023.

Co-author, “Behind the Scenes at Eurovision: Ensuring Performers and Crew are Work-Ready.” Fragomen, 9 May 2023.

Soraya’s insights

September 18, 2026 | Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules ExplainedRead more

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

VRT NWS: Veroordeeld voor bellen achter het stuur? Dan krijg je soms geen vergunning om naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk te reizenRead more
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Soraya’s insights

September 18, 2026 | Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules ExplainedRead more

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

VRT NWS: Veroordeeld voor bellen achter het stuur? Dan krijg je soms geen vergunning om naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk te reizenRead more
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Soraya’s insights

September 18, 2026 | Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules ExplainedRead more

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

VRT NWS: Veroordeeld voor bellen achter het stuur? Dan krijg je soms geen vergunning om naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk te reizenRead more
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Countries / Territories

  • BelgiumBelgium
  • NetherlandsNetherlands

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Languages

  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+31 2 0808 8063

F:+32 (0)2 250 4801

Brussels

Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

Amsterdam

Fragomen Global LLP

Gustav Mahlerplein 2

Amsterdam 1082 MA

Netherlands

Connect via Linkedin

Soraya’s insights

September 18, 2026 | Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules ExplainedRead more

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

VRT NWS: Veroordeeld voor bellen achter het stuur? Dan krijg je soms geen vergunning om naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk te reizenRead more
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[email protected]

T:+31 2 0808 8063

F:+32 (0)2 250 4801

Brussels

Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

Amsterdam

Fragomen Global LLP

Gustav Mahlerplein 2

Amsterdam 1082 MA

Netherlands

Connect via Linkedin

Soraya’s insights

September 18, 2026 | Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules ExplainedRead more

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

VRT NWS: Veroordeeld voor bellen achter het stuur? Dan krijg je soms geen vergunning om naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk te reizenRead more
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Languages

  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Contact information

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[email protected]

T:+31 2 0808 8063

F:+32 (0)2 250 4801

Brussels

Fragomen Global LLP

52 Rue de la Regence

Bruxelles 1000

Belgium

Amsterdam

Fragomen Global LLP

Gustav Mahlerplein 2

Amsterdam 1082 MA

Netherlands

Connect via Linkedin

Soraya’s insights

September 18, 2026 | Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules ExplainedRead more

May 29, 2026 | Blog post

EU Inc. Signals a Shift: Why Immigration Will Matter to Europe’s New Corporate Agenda  Read more

June 13, 2025 | Media mentions

VRT NWS: Veroordeeld voor bellen achter het stuur? Dan krijg je soms geen vergunning om naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk te reizenRead more
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