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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Awards
Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup has been appointed to the Dutch Bar’s Legislative Committee on Immigration Law, where she will contribute input and advice on proposed and existing immigration legislation.
Media mentions
Fragomen has opened a new Denver office to strengthen its support for Colorado businesses navigating evolving immigration requirements and talent needs.
Podcast
Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah L. Rogal discuss how immigration, demographic, labor market and economic data can help organizations interpret policy developments, anticipate talent needs and make more strategic workforce and mobility decisions.
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Video
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Blog post
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Media mentions
Senior Counsel Anna Boucher is quoted in ABC News regarding Australia's migration debate and what more than 165 years of migration data reveals about long-term immigration trends.
Blog post
Senior Immigration Consultant Alessandra Rüede discusses Switzerland’s 2026 work permit quota utilisation and what current availability, canton-level allocation practices and processing considerations mean for employers planning international hiring and mobility.
Blog post
Director Isobel Neilson and Manager Sophie Jo Wasson discuss Malta’s shift from citizenship by investment to merit-based naturalisation and outline what may contribute to a compelling application based on exceptional merit and national interest.
Blog post
Partner Naomi Goldshtein discusses the UK Right to Work changes taking effect from 1 October 2026 and what employers should do now to strengthen identity verification, workforce oversight and compliance across direct and extended worker populations.
Awards
Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup has been appointed to the Dutch Bar’s Legislative Committee on Immigration Law, where she will contribute input and advice on proposed and existing immigration legislation.
Media mentions
Fragomen has opened a new Denver office to strengthen its support for Colorado businesses navigating evolving immigration requirements and talent needs.
Podcast
Canada Managing Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah L. Rogal discuss how immigration, demographic, labor market and economic data can help organizations interpret policy developments, anticipate talent needs and make more strategic workforce and mobility decisions.
Fragomen news
Fragomen opens a Denver office to expand immigration support for Colorado employers and growing businesses.
Video
Manager Mihaela Dumitru discusses key requirements for ordinary naturalisation in Switzerland, including residence, integration, language skills and local knowledge assessments.
Blog post
In this blog, Immigration Consultant Mirela Sartori explains when absences could place status at risk, how the Home Office assesses residence and what to do if you receive a “minded to curtail” notice, which generally requires a response within 28 days.
Article
From documentation gaps and certification errors to missed deadlines, Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives highlights 8 common FBR pitfalls and how applicants can avoid them.
Blog post
Entrepreneurs français : anticipez votre projet d’installation aux États-Unis avec un visa E-2. Découvrez les étapes clés pour préparer votre investissement, votre demande de visa et le déménagement familial avant la prochaine rentrée scolaire.
