The Immigration Conversation | Presented by Fragomen

In 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)—and an avid football fan. Tuğba brings along a very special guest: her cousin, Oğuzhan ("Ozzy&quo...

In 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 individ...

With 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-...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Manager Jarred Milner, Business Immigration Consultant Marisa Gizzi and Immigration Paralegal Marcus Alexander Lang-Rawlings discuss the impact of recent salary threshold changes on the UK immigration landscape. They also reflect on the lead up to and implementation of these changes within the past year and how these changes contrast with the EU&ap...

Fragomen’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.

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Senior Manager Lindiwe Mapota interviews Director Johannes Kgotso Tiba on recent changes to the South African immigration system following the long-anticipated publication of the Points-Based Immigration System (PBIS). Together, they discuss the PBIS's impact on businesses and explore key elements such as transparency and attributes. 

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Timo Heck is joined by Exactio Managing Partner Per Melberg and Director Giuseppe Sarno to share insights on C permits (permanent residency), taxation and immigration requirements in Switzerland. Exactio is a consulting company providing Swiss and international payroll, social security, individual tax and global mobility services to local a...

Fragomen’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, Me...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Jack Kim and Senior Manager Rafael Alfonso Fabregas discuss hot topics surrounding immigration in Canada and what remains on the Minister's "to-do list" in 2024, including inland refugee claims, international students, temporary foreign workers and more.

In 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 sustain...

Partners Julia Onslow-Cole, Bo Cooper and Edward Raleigh from our Government Strategies & Compliance group discuss geopolitical impacts on business amidst a major global election year. From unexpected election results like a coalition government forming in India and South Africa to the changes in the Democratic candidate in the US presidential election, the global immigration landscape is shif...

In 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 po...

In 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.

In 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.

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partners Aaron Blumberg and Sarah Peterson (Healthcare Practice Leader) are joined by Mayo Clinic Immigration Counsel Christopher Wendt and Co-Founder and President of Physicians for American Healthcare Access Dr. Ram Alur to discuss how immigration can help address the physician shortage across the US through the recruitment and retention of forei...

Fragomen’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...

Our firm’s podcast series, #FragomenFC : Passport to North America 2026, is back with Episode 2, the first of a 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 two special guests, LATAM Regional Partner Leonor Echev...

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 sect...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Boston Managing Partner Catherine Macris is joined by Libra Partners Partner Simon Stillwell to discuss how companies should approach the expansion of business into the US market. They dive into what it takes to be successful and how to start selling, establish a presence in the face of immigration-related considerations and grow and open an office...

In 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 immigrati...

In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Christine Sullivan and Client Engagement Assistant Manager Soraya Driessen discuss the Netherlands' current political climate surrounding immigration and the impact of the country's election outcomes, specifically on the business community. They also discuss the Ministry of Finance's survey as an opportunity for international...

En este episodio del podcast Immigration Conversation, el Director Miguel Jiménéz y el Senior Business Immigration Manager Rodrigo García, analizan los requisitos de nacionalidad y naturalización mexicana, las consideraciones legales, las modalidades y la pérdida de la nacionalidad. *Tenga en cuenta que este episodio está en español.

En este episodio del podcast Immigration Conversation, el Director Miguel Jiménéz y el Senior Business Immigration Manager Rodrigo García comparten información importante sobre inmigración para los residentes de México. Discuten las obligaciones de los titulares de Visas de Residencia para cumplir con la ley de inmigración mexicana, consideraciones para viajar fuera del país y más. *Tenga en cuent...

 In this Immigration Conversation podcast episode, Partner Srinivas Ramineni and Associate Jake Paul Minster provide an update on the FY2025 cap registration process for IT consulting companies. They emphasize the importance of employer preparedness, especially for those who rely heavily on H-1B visas to bring in highly skilled talent from around the world to work on specialized projects in the Un...

During this special episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast in celebration of Black History Month, Partner Audrea Golding and Associate Kelsanah Wade interview Corporate Counsel Women of Color Founder and CEO Laurie Robinson-Haden about her personal journey, professional endeavors and the ongoing quest for equity and justice. Laurie founded CCWC in 2004 to advance women of color attorneys...