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Gain fresh insights this December! Join Fragomen throughout the month as we host and participate in a wide range of events across the globe, both in-person and virtually. Browse our events page and register today: https://bit.ly/3O8eoG6 🌐 Upcoming December events: 📅 December 3 - December 5 - Tokyo and Osaka: Fragomen’s Global Japan Conference 2024 | フラゴメン法律事務所：2024年グローバルビザセミナー（日本）のお知らせ (Regional Partner of APAC Mark Buchanan, Managing Partner of China Becky X., Partner Shintaro Araki, Partner Kenneth Lau, Japan Practice Head Reika Takeuchi and Knowledge Management Director Ana Sofia Walsh): https://bit.ly/3CVacG3 📅 December 3 - Virtual: Preparing for a Second Trump Administration (Partner Emily Allen): https://bit.ly/4g3Im95 📅 December 4 - December 6 - London: 11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference (Partner Julia Onslow-Cole): https://bit.ly/499ALU8 📅 December 5 - Tallinn: EU’s Labour Dilemma: Finding Balance Between Local and Migrant Workers (Senior Manager Fatima Aydin): https://bit.ly/3Z9RjXC 📅 December 5 - Warsaw: GME Leaders Exchange F2F Warsaw (Senior Immigration Programme Manager Sanja Janjić): https://bit.ly/4eUdeb0 📅 December 5 - Virtual: Fachkraft im Ausland gefunden – und nun? Rechtliche Grundlagen für Arbeitgeber. (Senior Manager Katharina Vorländer and Manager Adela Schmidt): https://bit.ly/3CVBzjf 📅 December 11 - Virtual: Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 1): https://bit.ly/41u6ihM 📅 December 11 - Virtual: Australia’s New Skills in Demand Visa – What You Need to Know (Session 2): https://bit.ly/3VvUF66 📅 December 12 - Virtual: Navigating Corporate Immigration Compliance in Kazakhstan (Manager Nompumelelo Mdletshe and Assistant Manager Sukhjeet Kaur): https://bit.ly/3B11p4Y 📅 December 12 - Virtual: Impact of the Incoming Trump Administration on Immigration Strategies of Japanese Companies – What Japanese companies Can Do Now / (次期トランプ政権が与える、日本企業の移民施策への影響―今、日本企業は何ができるか) (Partner Shintaro Araki and Associate Sakie Miwa): https://bit.ly/4ggThfF & more! #GlobalMobility #Immigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationServices Global Mobility Executive International Bar Association The British-Kazakh Society Los Angeles County Bar Association

Director Kelly Chua spoke with Northern Ireland Travel News about the UK’s expanding Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. From 8 January 2025, the ETA scheme will be extended to 48 countries worldwide, followed by 34 European countries from 2 April. This significant development will impact millions of travellers, including those visiting for short-term business or tourism. https://bit.ly/4ghgWNr #ETA #UK #GlobalMobility

⚽ 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 look ahead to stories to watch in 2025. To kick the episode off, Rick asks Jake, "what was the biggest soccer story emanating from the US this year?" Curious to hear Jake's answer? Watch or listen to the full episode here: https://bit.ly/400TGxj ▶️🎧 #FragomenSports #Immigration #Soccer #Futbol #ImmigrationServices #Sports #FIFA #WorldCup

Interested in exploring visa options for digital nomads in Thailand? ✈️👨💻 Thailand boasts an affordable cost of living, stunning beaches, lively nightlife, and delicious cuisine - making it a top destination for remote work. ✨ 📽️▶️ In this Mobility Minute, Partner Aim-on Larpisal shares an overview of digital visa options in Thailand, highlighting the benefits and eligibility requirements for the most popular options, the Destination Thailand Visa and the Long-Term Resident Visa. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Drbr0c #Thailand #Bangkok #ImmigrationServices #DigitalNomad #RemoteWork #DigitalNomadVisa

📽️▶️ In this #MobilityMinute, Partner Catherine Macris discusses the expansion of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from the perspective of a US citizen and shares her personal application process experience. Starting January 8, 2025, US citizens will be required to secure an ETA for travel to the UK, making it important for US citizens to plan ahead for UK travel in the new year. ✈️ The ETA continues to expand to other countries as well. For example, EU citizens will need it to travel to the UK starting April 2, 2025. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZGpKFE #UKImmigration #ElectronicTravelAuthorisation #UKTravel #London #InternationalTravel #ImmigrationServices #Boston

The Biden administration finalised new H-1B visa rules, expanding eligibility for entrepreneurs, providing clearer specialty occupation definitions and stronger program integrity measures. Partner Mitch Wexler shares with The Times Of India how these changes allow self-sponsorship for entrepreneurs, reduce Requests for Evidence, prioritise bona fide job offers and aim to streamline the H-1B application process. https://bit.ly/3ZYHFIY #US #Visa #H1B

Partner Mitch Wexler is recognized on EB5Investors.com’s Top 25 Immigration Attorneys 2024 list. Mitch has been included on this prestigious list over a number of years, highlighting his prowess in supporting high-net-worth foreign nationals. Congratulations, Mitch! 🏆 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/49Ldb0i #EB5 #EB5Visa #InvestmentMigration #ImmigrationAttorney #California

Fragomen’s Semiconductor Industry Group is pleased to launch the “Voice of the Industry” Q&A series, designed to provide readers with insights and perspectives from leaders within the semiconductor sector. This inaugural Q&A, hosted by Partner Lisa Ryan, debuts with Suzanne Plummer, AMD Fellow and Corporate Vice President of Technical Diversity and Development. Suzanne reflects on the evolving representation of women in STEM, the challenges they face and the importance of mentorship and targeted programs to support career advancement. Commenting on the semiconductor space, Suzanne notes, “The semiconductor industry is thriving and has an incredibly bright future. I encourage more young women to explore the exciting opportunities it offers as they set off on their own career paths.” 🔗 💭 Access the Q&A here: https://bit.ly/4gKigZb. #FragomenSemiconductors #Semiconductors #SemiconductorIndustry #STEM #WomenInStem #GlobalTalent #ImmigrationServices

The Biden administration is moving forward with a final regulation to modernise the H-1B visa program, aiming to clarify eligibility criteria and adapt policies to current employment practices. Partner Mitch Wexler, speaking with The Times Of India, highlights potential changes, including clearer specialty occupation definitions, degree requirements, off-site placement rules and codified policies for location changes and bona fide employment. These updates could enhance program integrity and offer employers greater predictability—but with the upcoming change in administration on the horizon, the regulation's future remains uncertain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Dhi1Gp #H1B #US #Visa #USImmigration

Partner Julia Onslow-Cole’s article in People Management magazine highlights the possible impact of the incoming US administration’s policies on immigration, talent management, trade, global supply chains and diplomacy. With looming changes, businesses must focus on proactive planning—assessing the impact on their talent pools, exploring new global locations for talent and updating workforce strategies. Preparing now will help organisations stay ahead of disruptions in 2025. https://bit.ly/4gynfvI #GlobalMobility #US #Workforce