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Don't miss Fragomen's April events and discussions on global mobility and immigration compliance. Head over to our events page to register for in-person and virtual events around the world: https://bit.ly/3O8eoG6 🌐 Upcoming April Events: 📅 April 2- Virtual: Immigration Policy Shifts in the US: Understanding Current Employment Sponsored Based Pathways (Partner Michelle Jacobson): https://bit.ly/424PKeW 📅 April 3 - Virtual: Fragomen/NetExpat Webinar - Understanding and Addressing New Immigration Challenges and Opportunities (Partners K. Edward Raleigh and Julia Onslow-Cole): https://bit.ly/4bZnaQx 📅 April 3- Virtual: Crucial Updates in Family Residence Procedures in Mexico (Director Miguel Jiménez and Field Manager Vicente Duque Goicochea): https://bit.ly/3E0Eqse 📅 April 4 - Newark: RULR 2025 Symposium - AI, Digital Surveillance, & Immigration (Senior Associate Kyle Sommer): https://bit.ly/4iQjD9J 📅 April 9 - Irvine: Immigration in Flux: What Every Business Needs to Know (Counsel Tiffany Chang Wu and Senior Associate Jenna Robinson): https://bit.ly/4kQPcC7 📅 April 10 - Amsterdam: The Future of Managing Foreign Talent in the Global Semiconductor Ecosystem (Partners Jill Bloom, Mark Buchanan, K. Edward Raleigh, Lisa Ryan, Nima Sarvari, Christine Sullivan): https://bit.ly/3FnClHk 📅 April 22 - Virtual: Japan Webcast: First 100 days of the Second Trump Administration – What Changed and What to Expect (Session 1) / 第2次トランプ政権の最初の100日を終えてー既に何が起こり、今後何が起きるのか (Partner Shintaro Araki): https://bit.ly/4jcX3YW 📅 April 23 - Virtual: Japan Webcast: First 100 days of the Second Trump Administration – What Changed and What to Expect (Session 2) / 第2次トランプ政権の最初の100日を終えてー既に何が起こり、今後何が起きるのか (Partner Shintaro Araki): https://bit.ly/4lgMqGw 📅 April 24 - Virtual: Fragomen Webcast: Navigating the Changing Immigration Landscape for the Pharmaceutical Industry (Partners Audrea J. Golding, Timo Heck, Hyla Kaplan Rosenberg and Timothy Nelson): https://bit.ly/3R9riUQ 📅 April 28-30 - Houston: 2025 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum (Partner Dan Schwarz): https://bit.ly/4bMufEc 📅 April 30 - Dublin: Navigating Irish Immigration: Futureproofing Your Compliance and Workforce Planning (Partner Ángel Bello-Cortés and Senior Managers Samantha Arnold and Fatima Aydin): https://bit.ly/4iPeT49 ➡️ & more to come! #GlobalMobility #Immigration #TalentMobility #Compliance #ImmigrationCompliance NetExpat PIHRA Invest In the USA (IIUSA) Rutgers Law School

The Ministry of Labour of Azerbaijan has recently become involved in the work permit approval process. This move aims to streamline the process, enhance transparency and ensure compliance with labour laws. However, it also raises questions about potential hurdles that may appear throughout the immigration process. In our latest blog post, Manager Zaur Gasimov provides an in-depth look at the Azerbaijan work permit process for 2025. He covers: - The new role of the Ministry of Labour in work permit approvals - Key changes in the process - Challenges for employers and foreign workers - Best practices for employers and applicants - How Fragomen can assist Read the blog post here for insights: https://bit.ly/4iXmPRf #Azerbaijan #WorkPermit #Immigration #Compliance #GlobalMobility

The United Arab Emirates is a dynamic hub with abundant career growth opportunities for students. With various temporary work authorization options available for those 18 and older, international students can gain practical experience and develop valuable skills while pursuing their education. However, procuring adequate work authorization is paramount to compliantly adhere to regulations prior beginning any work with an employer. It is also important to note the eligibility and validity of a work authorization may vary from one jurisdiction to another based on the student’s type of work and residence status. In this blog post, Senior Manager Manu George and Assistant Manager Afzal Amin Afridi discuss temporary work authorization options available for students in the UAE. Read it here: https://bit.ly/44mEmxJ #UAE #Dubai #InternationalStudent #StudyAbroad #WorkAuthorization

Countries across Asia are making strategic moves to attract business visitors and tourists by easing travel requirements, while simultaneously tightening work permit regulations to protect local jobs. This dual approach aims to boost economic growth and safeguard employment opportunities for locals. Discover more about these policy changes and their implications in our latest blog post by APAC Regional Managing Partner Mark Buchanan: https://bit.ly/3E0OKkb. #APAC #AsiaImmigration #SingaporeImmigration #GlobalMobility #Compliance

In this article published in The Mercury News, Partner Priscilla Muhlenkamp advises individuals, especially those with pending visa renewals or status changes, to speak with an immigration attorney before traveling internationally. With US embassies applying greater scrutiny to visa applications, including reviews of social media, affiliations and academic work, re-entry may carry increased risk or delays. Read more: https://bit.ly/4loBvKP #GlobalMobility #Visa #US

O Brasil está restabelecendo os requisitos de visto de turista para cidadãos dos EUA, Canadá e Austrália, uma mudança que pode afetar os planos de viagem antes da Fórmula 1 São Paulo, um dos principais eventos internacionais do país, que acontece de 7 a 9 de novembro. Neste artigo do Público, a sócia Diana Quintas descreveu como a mudança pode impactar não apenas os turistas, mas também os muitos profissionais estrangeiros que viajam ao Brasil para apoiar a corrida, incluindo engenheiros, mecânicos e equipe técnica. Com os pedidos de visto agora obrigatórios e o processamento levando até duas semanas, os viajantes são incentivados a planejar com antecedência. https://bit.ly/3RuIZyl Brazil is reinstating tourist visa requirements for US, Canadian and Australian citizens, a change that could affect travel plans ahead of the Formula 1 São Paulo, one of the country’s top international events, taking place from November 7-9. In Público, Partner Diana Quintas outlines how the change could impact not only tourists but also the many foreign professionals who travel to Brazil to support the race, including engineers, mechanics and technical staff. With visa applications now required and processing taking up to two weeks, travelers are encouraged to plan ahead. https://bit.ly/3RuIZyl #Brasil #F1SãoPaulo #GlobalMobility

In Part Two of this blog series exploring the Netherlands' tech sector talent challenges, Client Engagement Manager Soraya Driessen delves into key policy recommendations and potential solutions to address these issues, focusing on aligning educational programs with business needs, improving retention strategies for international talent and streamlining immigration pathways for specialized tech workers. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3XRBMMb. #Netherlands #Tech #Technology #Immigration #GlobalMobility #TechWorkers #GlobalTalent

We are pleased to announce the establishment of Fragomen’s new office in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah—expanding our global presence to East Malaysia! This new office—overseen by Practice Leader Khalisha Sharifah—complements our existing presence in Kuala Lumpur (West Malaysia), and enables us to provide seamless, locally tailored, end-to-end immigration solutions across these unique jurisdictions. This new location strengthens our ability to anticipate and address region-specific immigration challenges that our clients face, particularly in key industries such as oil and gas—a critical sector for East Malaysia’s economy. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/42juXUX #Malaysia #Immigration #ImmigrationServices #GlobalMobility #EastMalaysia #KotaKinabalu #Sabah

With increased focus on electronic I-9 systems and international travel, many employers are reassessing their compliance strategies. In HR Dive, Partner Daniel Brown highlights how differences in the quality and consistency of I-9 programs—particularly around audit trails and electronic signatures—can expose employers to compliance risks, even when they are acting in good faith. He also underscores the heightened scrutiny from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and emphasizes the value of consulting counsel when planning employee travel abroad. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XQmqYk #I9 #Compliance #GlobalMobility #Immigration

Although the US administration has announced that it has put an expected travel ban on hold, as this remains a stated policy goal, employers should anticipate potential impacts and prepare in advance. Even in the absence of a formal announcement, taking early steps now could help businesses minimize disruption if and when a new travel ban is introduced. 💻 In this blog post, Senior Director Jack Stokes discusses how employers should proactively prepare for potential impacts. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4cn7ZRF 🔗 At Fragomen, we are closely monitoring developments in US immigration policy to provide timely insights and strategic guidance. Visit (and bookmark) our dedicated resource center to stay informed about the latest policy shifts: https://bit.ly/3FxTDBv #TravelBan #ImmigrationPolicy #USImmigration #BusinessTravel #GlobalMobility #HRProfessionals