Manufacturing Industry
Workforce mobility in the manufacturing industry has been hit by twin crises—the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit—and by the economic turmoil caused by both.
Novel immigration challenges abound, including an unexpected need for short-term travel solutions; for astronomical speed-to-ground; and for the nimble movement of large teams at a moment’s notice. Fragomen possesses the global scope and industry experience to meet these needs.
Most important: Our processes have been rigorously tested in the sector for more than twenty years, by some of the largest manufacturers in the world. In an unpredictable world, we offer our clients stability and strategies to resolve employment gaps.
Because we get immigration right, our clients don’t have to waste time identifying inefficiencies or managing errors—they can spend their valuable time doing their jobs.
Clients value us for:
Creative short-term travel solutions
The unexpected forces working on the industry demand creative responses, particularly driving up the need for flexible short-term travel. In response to pockets of unemployment and quarantine travel restrictions, we’ve developed solutions for clients involving seasonal work programs in the United States, posted workers in the European Union, and employees in the United Kingdom who require new work permits for employment across the Channel.
Ruthless focus on compliance
Fragomen’s technology platform automates the firm’s unparalleled bank of travel knowledge, providing fast and accurate answers about exactly which travel permissions employees require.
In a world where the global economic downturn is inspiring protectionist behaviors and tightened enforcement, our technology and experience help clients avoid the negative monetary and legal consequences of failed compliance. We are especially attentive to the compliance issues and risks presented by migrant and low-skilled members of the manufacturing workforce.
Global competence
Business immigration policy and infrastructure varies widely in complexity, technological integration and maturity from region to region. With support for more than 170 jurisdictions, we are able to provide accurate and timely advice regarding moves between nearly every jurisdiction in the world where manufacturing takes place.
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Media mentions
Senior US Consular Manager Brian Simmons discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide pause on immigrant visa applications and the disruption caused by last-minute interview cancellations in the Financial Times.
Blog post
Latin America and the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how stronger compliance expectations, processing constraints and increasingly fragmented immigration policies are reshaping workforce mobility across the region—and where new pathways for specialized talent are emerging.
Media mentions
Partners Bo Cooper and K. Edward Raleigh and Senior Counsel Mitchell Wexler discuss the potential impact of a proposed $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions on employers and foreign talent.
Blog post
In this blog, Counsel Christopher Wendt examines four developments AMCs should have on their radar and why preparing for them may require coordination across immigration, GME, research administration, HR, benefits, finance and more.
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Senior Manager Andreia Florina Ghimis and Manager Pierangelo D’Errico outline five key questions to ask before seeking residency in Europe.
Awards
Fragomen received a Brandon Hall Group™ Gold HCM Excellence Award® in the Best Leadership Development Program category for our Leadership Lifecycle initiative.
Media mentions
Partner Charlotte Wills and Senior Manager Harry Goldstraw discuss the UK’s new overseas talent “concierge” service and what it means for high-growth businesses recruiting international talent.
Blog post
In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when A1 certificates and Certificates of Coverage (CoCs) may be required, the key differences between the two documents and what employers should consider before managing international assignments.
Awards
Fragomen attorneys are recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, including Partner Matthew Phillips and Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler as Lawyer of the Year recipients.
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses evolving H-1B policies and the importance of long-term immigration planning for Indian professionals and US employers.
Blog post
In unserem aktuellen Blog erläutert Ruben Fiedler, wer von der Regelung profitieren kann, welche Voraussetzungen gelten und was sie für Fachkräfte und ihre Familien in Deutschland bedeutet.
Media mentions
Partner Gustavo Kanashiro discusses the factors driving Brazilian families’ growing interest in the EB-5 program, including wealth planning and long-term mobility.
Media mentions
Senior US Consular Manager Brian Simmons discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide pause on immigrant visa applications and the disruption caused by last-minute interview cancellations in the Financial Times.
Blog post
Latin America and the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how stronger compliance expectations, processing constraints and increasingly fragmented immigration policies are reshaping workforce mobility across the region—and where new pathways for specialized talent are emerging.
Media mentions
Partners Bo Cooper and K. Edward Raleigh and Senior Counsel Mitchell Wexler discuss the potential impact of a proposed $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions on employers and foreign talent.
Blog post
In this blog, Counsel Christopher Wendt examines four developments AMCs should have on their radar and why preparing for them may require coordination across immigration, GME, research administration, HR, benefits, finance and more.
Blog post
Senior Manager Andreia Florina Ghimis and Manager Pierangelo D’Errico outline five key questions to ask before seeking residency in Europe.
Awards
Fragomen received a Brandon Hall Group™ Gold HCM Excellence Award® in the Best Leadership Development Program category for our Leadership Lifecycle initiative.
Media mentions
Partner Charlotte Wills and Senior Manager Harry Goldstraw discuss the UK’s new overseas talent “concierge” service and what it means for high-growth businesses recruiting international talent.
Blog post
In this blog, Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer explains when A1 certificates and Certificates of Coverage (CoCs) may be required, the key differences between the two documents and what employers should consider before managing international assignments.
Awards
Fragomen attorneys are recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, including Partner Matthew Phillips and Senior Counsel Mitch Wexler as Lawyer of the Year recipients.
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses evolving H-1B policies and the importance of long-term immigration planning for Indian professionals and US employers.
Blog post
In unserem aktuellen Blog erläutert Ruben Fiedler, wer von der Regelung profitieren kann, welche Voraussetzungen gelten und was sie für Fachkräfte und ihre Familien in Deutschland bedeutet.
Media mentions
Partner Gustavo Kanashiro discusses the factors driving Brazilian families’ growing interest in the EB-5 program, including wealth planning and long-term mobility.
