The Immigration Conversation | Presented by Fragomen

In this episode of The Immigration Conversation, Senior Associates Sarah Melnick and Kimberly Elmazi discuss key considerations for foreign nationals planning international travel this summer, including preparation before departure, visa appointment planning and what to expect when returning to the United States. The conversation covers several issues foreign nationals, employers, HR teams and glo...

In this #FragomenFC episode, Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Manager Sergio Flores and Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster return for a final discussion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The conversation highlights key immigration and travel considerations for fans, teams, media and tournament-related personnel preparing to enter Canada, Mexico and the US. The speakers discuss the importance of unders...

In the latest episode of The Immigration Conversation, Partner Cosmina Morariu and Senior Director Leah Rogal discuss the vision behind Fragomen’s Center for Strategy and Applied Insights and the growing importance of strategic guidance in today’s evolving immigration and workforce landscape.  Based in Toronto and Washington, the Center focuses on helping the firm, clients and governments address...

Reality television and popular media often dramatize immigration processes, but how closely do these portrayals align with real-world immigration law and policy? In Part 2 of this Immigration Conversation podcast discussion, Senior Associate Stephanie Weaver and Associate Julia Manacher continue exploring the intersection of immigration law and pop culture, unpacking how immigration pathways and l...

Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores discuss immigration requirements for travel to Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The discussion focuses on how entry requirements vary depending on nationality, including: Visa-waived vs. visa-required travelers Visitor visa application processes and timelines Passport validity and required documentation...

Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores share insights on Canada’s entry requirements for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and key considerations for individuals traveling to matches in Toronto and Vancouver. Entry requirements will vary depending on nationality, with some travelers able to enter as visa-exempt visitors and others required to obtain a visa...

Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster, and Senior Manager Sergio Flores, joined by Senior US Consular Manager Brian Simmons, discuss key US entry considerations for the 2026 World Cup. The conversation covers travel pathways for fans, including ESTA and B visas, as well as visa requirements for media and event staff. The speakers explore how evolving US immigration and security...

Football is one of the world’s most global sports, relying on the ability to move players, coaches and support staff quickly and compliantly across borders. Behind every transfer, tournament and training camp is an immigration framework that can either enable movement — or create unexpected barriers. In Fragomen FC – Episode 14, Partners Gustavo Kanashiro and Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Pa...

In this episode of Space for Everyone: Women in Space – Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future , Director Limbani Laxmi is joined by Maritime Launch Services Vice President, Spaceport Operations (Secondment) Melissa Quinn, Space Skills Alliance Director and Co-Founder Heidi Thiemann and Capgemini Invent Director Lucy Mason to explore how women are contributing to the growth and future of the global...

The road to World Cup 2026 officially begins with the group stage draw and Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Manager Sergio Flores and Associate Jake Paul Minster are breaking it all down. In this episode, the hosts react to the newly revealed groups for the USA, Canada and Mexico, unpacking what the draw means for each host nation as they prepare to welcome the world to North America. From favorable p...

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Cosmina Morariu and Manager Ayana Ibrahimi explore how immigration, compliance and mobility considerations are influencing healthcare staffing across Canada. They discuss the growing demand for international healthcare professionals, the policy frameworks that enable global recruitment and the practical challenges employers face when...

In this episode, Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by special guest, Partner and Sub-Saharan Africa Lead Lunga Mani (Johannesburg, South Africa), to explore Africa’s road to the 2026 World Cup, diving into:   The CAF qualifying format and what South Africa’s return to the World Cup means for the continent. How federations and...

 In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Senior Manager Corrine Tan and Assistant Business Immigration Manager Joycelyn Ang discuss the security clearance process that forms part of the work permit process in Bangladesh. Corrine and Joycelyn explain what the security clearance process involves, why it matters, and what companies need to do to prepare for it. 

In this episode, Fragomen FC hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) recap major transfers and tournaments played this summer, including: - CONCACAF Gold Cup - UEFA European Women's Championship - FIFA Club World Cup This podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inters...

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Cosmina Morariu and Business Immigration Manager Ayana Ibrahimi are joined by Lara Dyer , Chief Program Officer (Americas) at Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), to explore Canada’s Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP). The EMPP merges Canada’s humanitarian and economic priorities, enabling employers to hire skilled refugees from arou...

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Marius Tollenaere sits down with Michali Henig , Head of Global Mobility and Travel at HelloFresh , for a special interview exploring her dynamic and passionate career journey in global mobility. Michali shares valuable, experienced insights into her approach to attracting international talent to Germany, touching on key topics such...

In this episode, Fragomen FC hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Manager Alexander Hood (London, United Kingdom)—an ardent Aston Villa fan, for a deep dive into: How post-Brexit immigration rules are reshaping EPL transfers; Why Club World Cup appearances now matter fo...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Director Caroline Kanzara-Obinwa and Manager Tarissa Wareley are joined by Bloomfield Law Practice Partner Adekunle (Kunle) Obebe and Executive Associate Peace Lotechukwu to discuss Nigeria's 2025 visa policy reforms. Together, they outline key changes such as digitisation, challenges such as infrastructure and implementation, and business and...

David 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 unters...

#FragomenFC is back with another episode! Our hosts Rick Lamanna (Toronto), Sergio Flores (Mexico City) and Jake Minster (Boston) provide a European season wrap-up and a look ahead to the Club World Cup this summer. Also, they share recent policy updates and hint at what’s to come in future episodes.

In Part 2 of this special episode of #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup (Amsterdam, Netherlands)—an avid football fan—and Ismaïl Aissati—former Dutch U21 star who made the bold switch to re...