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Fedtrade® PodcastEpisode 21: Interview with Andrew Greenfield of FragomenInterview with Andrew Greenfield, Senior Counsel of Fragomen. With more than 6,000 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide, immigration has been Fragomen's sole focus for 70 years. Key Takeaways:Fragomen specializes in global immigration needs for employers and serves a wide range of clients from startups to multinationals.Immigration adjudications can be inconsistent based on administration.Work permits can typically be approved in 6 to 10 weeks.Fragomen collaborates with other service providers for client success.2025-07-0714 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenDavid Kipp über Migration von Indien nach DeutschlandDavid Kipp von der Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik im Gespräch mit Marius Tollenaere, Partner im Frankfurter Büro von Fragomen. David Kipp forscht zu den Themen Migrationskooperation, Fachkräfteanwerbung und EU-Migrationspolitk. In diesem Gespräch widmen wir uns dem Thema Arbeitsmigration aus Indien. David Kipp hat hierzu umfassend veröffentlicht und die Details dieses Migrationskorridors untersucht. Hierzu hat er sich sowohl die Politiken der Regierungen beider Länder, als auch die Rolle privater Intermediäre näher angesehen.In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Marius Tollenaere is joined by David Kipp of the German Institut...2025-07-031h 01The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenReality Check: Immigration Law in Pop CultureIn this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Senior Associate Stephanie Weaver and Associate Julia Manacher unpack the intersection of immigration law and reality television. They delve into the realities of marriage-based immigration scenarios depicted in popular TV shows, focusing on pathways such as the K-1 visa (fiancé visa) and the Green Card.Disclaimer: The television shows and individuals mentioned in this episode are not clients of Fragomen. This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.2025-04-0253 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenNations League Update | #FragomenFC - Ep.6With the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League concluding with Mexico's triumphant win of their first CNL trophy, Fragomen’s podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, is back with a tournament review! Join co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico), and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) as they provide an in-depth, country-by-country analysis of the highs and lows experienced by their respective national teams throughout the competition.2025-03-2813 min
Comunicazione ItalianaFORUM RISORSE UMANE 2024 | Phygital Speech | FRAGOMEN: L'IMMIGRAZIONE A PORTATA DI MANOFORUM RISORSE UMANE 2024 | Phygital Speech in collaborazione con Fragomen"L'IMMIGRAZIONE A PORTATA DI MANO".La mobilità globale è ormai un fattore cruciale per il successo delle imprese nell'economia odierna, sempre più interconnessa e competitiva. Tuttavia, navigare tra le complesse normative e procedure amministrative in tema di immigrazione rappresenta spesso una sfida per le aziende in Italia e all'estero.In questo intervento, vengono presentati i vantaggi di un approccio digitale e innovativo alla gestione dei processi di immigrazione. Sono illustrati i recenti miglioramenti del sistema in Italia, condividendo le best practice e suggerendo strategie per ottimizzare l'efficienza.L'obiettivo è faci...2024-12-2014 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by Fragomen2024 Stoppage Time & Starting XI Heading into 2025 | #FragomenFC - Ep.5Fragomen’s podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, returns with a 2024 recap! Co-hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) go “around the horn” highlighting the biggest hits from the soccer world this year and offering a look ahead to stories to watch for in 2025.2024-12-1912 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenParis Playbook: Immigration Wins and Lessons from the 2024 Olympics | #FragomenFC - Ep.4Fragomen’s podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, returns with the episode, "Paris Playbook: Immigration Wins and Lessons from the 2024 Olympics." With much to cover from the summer, including EURO 2024, CONMEBOL's Copa America, and of course, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, our hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Manager Géraldine Renaudière (Paris, France).Watch as they discuss how France established efficient entry and exit mechanisms before and during the Games, and how Fragomen assisted clients requiring entry to F...2024-10-2227 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenHow to Create a Green TeamIn this Immigration Conversation podcast episode hosted by Immigration Supervisor Lauren Spencer, we connect with members of Fragomen's Green Team across various offices, including Practice Leader Jane Goddard, Desktop Support Specialist Ross Gibson and Office Services Manager Ema Gombos to explore how even a small group of employees can drive big changes within their workplace's sustainability practices. Fragomen in the UK, for example, has successfully reduced emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 to zero, using 100% renewably sourced energy in our London and Sheffield offices. Scope 1 and 2 are categories of greenhouse gas emissions that a company generates based on w...2024-09-0929 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenUK Election Horizon Session 2: Election Day ExplorationIn this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, we share a replay of a live event hosted by UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead Shuyeb Muquit. Details on this event and replay can be found below:In anticipation of the UK’s general election, Fragomen is hosting a three-part event series, each focusing on a pivotal juncture - the “before,” “during” and “after” - as it relates to UK immigration policy.This replay is the second event in the series, "Election Day Exploration," which took place on 25 June 2024. Shuyeb was joined once again by the following guest speakers to di...2024-06-281h 00The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenCitizenship by Ancestry: Navigating European RootsIn this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Director Olga Nechita and Private Client Supervisor Sophie Jo Wasson delve into how many European countries allow citizenship by ancestry. They explain how the rules, application processes and documentation requirements vary from country to country and discuss how Fragomen assists private clients in navigating this immigration pathway.2024-05-3014 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenEnergy Sector Insights: Current State of Play in the UK and Middle EastIn this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Senior Managers Kelly Hardman and Noman Khan and Senior Associate David Hickman share insights on the convergence of immigration and the energy sector in the UK and the Middle East, and how Fragomen can ensure businesses' seamless mobility across jurisdictions.2024-05-2247 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenAt the Copa, the Copa America! - Part 2 | #FragomenFC - Ep.3Fragomen’s podcast series, #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, returns with the second of the two-part episode: “At the Copa, the Copa America.”Podcasts hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by the Managing Partner of Fragomen’s San Diego office and a leader of the firm’s Sports Industry Group, Karine Wenger, to discuss entry-related topics important for those planning to travel to the United States for the Copa America tournament.The group also explores immigration requirements, complexities and nuances fo...2024-05-1518 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenUK Education Sector - Digitisation: When will BRP cards come to an end?In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, colleagues from Fragomen's Education Practice — Senior Manager Jonathan Hill, Associate Anastasija Vasiljeva and Immigration Supervisor Sanjay Parmar — discuss the UK's plans to digitise the immigration system with a move from physical visa documentation such as BRP cards to electronic visas, and how this will impact the UK education sector. 2024-05-0713 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenUK Election Horizon: Prelude to the PollsIn this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, we share a replay of a live event hosted by UK Government Affairs Strategy Lead Shuyeb Muquit. Details on this event and replay can be found below:In anticipation of the UK's general election, Fragomen is hosting a three-part event series, each focusing on a pivotal juncture - the “before,” “during” and “after” - as it relates to UK immigration policy.This replay is the first event in the series, the "Prelude to the Polls" webcast, which took place on 28 February 2024. The webcast focused on initial assessments...2024-04-0346 min
Knowledge Cast by Enterprise KnowledgeScott Leeb - Chief Knowledge Officer at FragomenEnterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Scott Leeb, Chief Knowledge Officer at Fragomen. Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide.
In this conversation, Scott shares his seasoned perspective on transforming intelligence into actionable advice, especially within the dynamic environment of a leading law firm. The discussion navigates through the essence of knowledge management, emphasizing its role in decision support and strategic planning. Scott articulates how the right information, delivered timely and in the preferred format, can significantly influence decision-making processes.
To learn more about Enterprise...2024-03-2039 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenWorld Cup Match Schedule Release | #FragomenFC - Ep.1.5 In special, short Episode 1.5, our #FragomenFC podcast hosts Director Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) break down the FIFA 2026 World Cup match schedule and the immigration considerations for fans and players.Stay tuned for more episodes of our podcast “Fragomen FC: Passport to North America 2026,” to learn more about the convergence of immigration and international sports, and hear perspectives from across the globe. 2024-02-1507 min
The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenFrom Qatar to North America - The Handoff | #FragomenFC - Ep.1Ready. Set. Goal! Welcome to Episode 1 of our new podcast, “Fragomen FC: Passport to North America 2026” (#FragomenFC). Matching the men’s 2026 World Cup host countries Canada, Mexico and the US with the locations of our podcast hosts, Director Rick Lamanna, Manager Sergio Flores and Associate Jake Paul Minster, get ready for a deep dive into the convergence of global mobility and soccer. The hosts kick-off Episode 1 with Partner Azeem Mohiuddin and special guest, Director of Legal and Compliance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Partner at Gowling WLG, Aarij S. Wasti, who share their valuable perspectives from Qatar a...2024-01-1632 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenNavigating Challenges Along the Journey to US Naturalization/CitizenshipPartner Audrea Golding and Counsel Andrea Rush to discuss how Fragomen helps individuals navigate the path to US citizenship, the various challenges that can pop up along the journey to naturalization and common misconceptions about the process.2024-01-031h 05The Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenDeveloping UK Immigration Policy: A Fellow's ThoughtsIn this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Senior Manager Shuyeb Muquit is joined again by Social Market Foundation’s Senior Fellow Jonathan Thomas for a discussion on UK immigration policy, the evolution of the country's immigration system, and common themes seen throughout various reports. One report referenced includes “The Whole of the Moon,” an independent report by SMF, sponsored by Fragomen. The report analyses the UK immigration system and its policies for dealing with labour shortages.Read the report here.You can also listen to Shuyeb and Jonathan's previous podcast conversation here and view our Mo...2023-08-0431 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenUK Immigration Policy and "The Whole of the Moon" Report with Social Market Foundation's Jonathan ThomasSenior Manager Shuyeb Muquit is joined by Social Market Foundation's Senior Fellow Jonathan Thomas to discuss "The Whole of the Moon," an independent report by SMF, sponsored by Fragomen. The report analyses the UK immigration system and its policies for dealing with labour shortages.Read the report here.You can also view our Mobility Minute on the topic here.2023-07-1139 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenVisa on Arrival: ChinaIn this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Senior Director Roy Ren and Director Iris Zhang join us from Fragomen’s Shanghai office to share their insights on China’s Visa on Arrival.Also known as VoA or Port Visa, Visa on Arrival allows travelers to obtain a single entry, maximum 30-day visa upon arrival at entry ports. This episode provides an overview of the advantages of choosing a Visa on Arrival instead of a normal visa. It also expands on the requirements and steps to obtaining China’s Visa on Arrival. You will also learn how Fragom...2023-04-2007 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenProfile of Our People: The Path from Immigrants to Immigration AttorneysIn this episode of the Immigration Conversation Podcast, Pro Bono Director Barbara Camacho speaks with Fragomen Fellow Lucia Damerau and Associate Ana Gabriela Urizar about the twin sisters' personal immigration journeys. Growing up in a small town in Guatemala, Lucia and Ana Gabriela eventually arrived in New York City, finding their footing in a bustling environment and surrounded by new cultures and languages. Their drive and ambition led them to not only successfully adjusting to a new life in the United States, but also to completing law school after college.Ultimately, both Lucia and Ana G...2023-04-1213 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenSustainability and Immigration: Applying a Sustainable Lens to Immigration ConsiderationsIn this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Responsible Business Practices Partner Lisa Koenig connects with Partners Leonor Echeverria and Siobhan Owers about Fragomen's sustainability journey. During the conversation, they share updates on initiatives and progress within their particular offices and regions, ideas to scale sustainability programs globally, and new learnings from clients that are impacting the sustainability space.2023-04-0428 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenImmigration Impact of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar & Looking Ahead to the World Cup in 2026In this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Partner Azeem Mohiuddin and Associate Jake Paul Minster discuss the immigration impacts of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, along with what to expect as the 2026 World Cup approaches.As they look back on last year’s momentous event, Azeem and Jake touch on some of the many “firsts” of the 2022 World Cup that made it so significant: it was the first tournament to be held in the Middle East, the first tournament to be held during the colder months and the first tournament that included three female officials. They review how im...2023-03-2925 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenH-1B Contingency Planning - Speed to Ground EMEA OptionsIn this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Senior Managers Angela Baker, Kelly Hardman and Maysie Pandor and Associate Sarah Melnick discuss the H-1B cap lottery, running through March 17, 2023.2023-03-0827 min
Belly2BellySelectUSA 2023 Preparation a Visit with Andrew Greenfield, FragomenAndrew Greenfield, AGreenfield@fragomen.comFragomen, https://www.fragomen.com/..SelectUSA Summit, 1-4 May 2023, Washington, DChttps://www.selectusasummit.us/--Feel free to contact us with any questionsBill Kenney, bill@meetroi.comMEET, http://meetroi.com/2023-02-1609 min
Tech San Diego Presents the TSD SpotlightTSD Spotlight: Tech Worker Immigration Alerts with FragomenTech Workers are experiencing unprecedented layoffs- and a lot of them are here on H-1B visas. What do those layoffs mean? What options do you have? Karine Wenger, Partner at Fragomen sits down with Kevin Carroll to talk about what you can do to remain here and working in the US.
To speak to Karine or her colleagues directly, visit https://www.fragomen.com to learn more.
Founded in 1951, Fragomen represents a broad range of companies, organizations and individuals to help facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide. They provide immigration support in more than 170 countries. Al...2023-02-1424 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenEB5: A Self Sponsored Green Card OptionIn this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Senior Associates Jordi Bayer and Mikhail (Mike) Izrailev discuss the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, focusing on some of the most common questions investors face and issues that arise during the EB-5 Green Card process.2023-02-0332 minKnowledge Cast by Enterprise KnowledgeSandrine Krasnopolski - Knowledge Management Director at FragomenEnterprise Knowledge CEO Zach Wahl speaks with Sandrine Krasnopolski, Knowledge Management Director at Fragomen, the largest immigration law firm in the world. With 25+ years of experience in immigration, people, project, and knowledge management, Sandrine specializes in successfully leading teams, implementing knowledge management initiatives, and developing process efficiencies to support optimal client service and insightful content development.
In conversation with Zach, Sandrine discusses the unique role of knowledge management at Fragomen as an incubator and delivery system for knowledge and as a revenue generating venture.
Note: The views expressed by guests are their own, and do...2023-01-3038 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenTalent Beyond BoundariesIn the latest episode of the Immigration Conversation, Partners Aaron Blumberg and David Crawford are joined by Betsy Fisher, U.S. Director at Talent Beyond Boundaries, for a conversation on refugee labor mobility and the opportunities new visa pathways provide for refugees to secure employment and fill labor shortages.2023-01-1249 min
Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human ResourcesValuing Human Capital with Derek Guide at FragomenOn this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Derek Guide, Talent Acquisition Director at Fragomen, to explore some ways in which talent acquisition leaders can embrace the human element of the recruiting industry.
As Derek highlights in this conversation, it’s important for recruiters to remember several important tenets of talent acquisitions:
- Face-to-face interaction will often provide greater returns than digital communication.
- Automate as many tasks as you can to free up your team to do the work that only a hu...2022-10-0312 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenLGBTQ+ Travelers: A Conversation with Rina Montalvo, TwitterIn this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Partner Chad Ellsworth and Rina Montalvo, Head of Talent Mobility, Immigration and Flexible Work Program at Twitter discuss immigration challenges impacting the LGBTQ+ community and share insights for global mobility professionals to help advise and support LGBTQ+ colleagues as part of their immigration programs. 2022-07-1424 min
Tech San Diego Presents the TSD SpotlightTech San Diego Spotlight Immigration Alerts with FragomenHost Kevin Carroll sits down to talk about the state of immigration with Karine Wenger, Trilingual Immigration Attorney, to talk about the state of employment, H1-B Visas and more.
Employers who rely on foreign talent to supplement their workforce are facing additional challenges in this Great Resignation era. In fact – when it comes to foreign talent – this may be better know as the Great Reshuffle.
Employers are having to rethink their immigration policies and benefits they offer to retain current talent and attract new talent in this competitive marketplace.
Immigration benefits – during the pandemic t...2022-05-3136 minThe Immigration Conversation | Presented by FragomenHow Blockchain Technology will Revolutionize Immigration & Global MobilityIn this episode of the Immigration Conversation Fragomen Partner Aaron Blumberg, CEO of Nomadic Brendan Ryan and Lead Architect for Emerging Technologies at Unisys Global Services India Sanket Panchamia discuss block chain technology and how it will revolutionize immigration and global mobility.2022-04-061h 13