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📢 Join us for our upcoming webcast, “Navigating Entity Setup in UAE & Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Chinese Companies.” As Chinese companies continue expanding across the Gulf, understanding the immigration, mobility and compliance landscape is essential for successful market entry. In this session, Partner Haider Hussain, Senior Director Roy Ren Assistant Corporate Service Manager Ka-Ying Leung will outline key pathways for establishing operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, offering practical guidance on workforce planning, corporate structuring and unique regional regulatory requirements. 📅 Date: 26 November 🕒 Time: 2:00 CST 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4nZanlW . . 无论您是中国企业，还是为中国客户国际扩展提供支持的公司，欢迎参加由费戈曼举办的独家网络研讨会，专为计划在阿联酋和沙特阿拉伯开展业务的中国公司量身定制。 深入解析当地法规、跨境贸易机遇及关键战略决策，助力中国企业顺利进入中东市场。 主要议题： 沙特阿拉伯部分 • 推动中沙合作的重点贸易倡议 • 法人实体设立选项、许可流程及区域总部（RHQ）计划 • 沙特本地化政策（Saudization）及合规要点解析 阿联酋部分 • 中阿经济关系洞察 • 非自贸区vs 自贸区的比较：如何选择最适合您的模式？ • 中国企业首选的热门自贸区 • 投资者在岸与离岸架构的分析 人才流动：沙特 vs 阿联酋 • 两国劳动法规的主要差异 • 外籍人才招聘趋势与人才供给情况 为什么值得参加？ 本次研讨会将由企业设立与人才流动领域的资深专家主讲，为您提供实用洞察与战略建议，助力企业在中东两大高速增长市场中抢占先机。立即报名，迈出拓展中东业务的第一步。欢迎转发此邀请，分享给有兴趣的朋友。 演讲嘉宾 Haider Hussain 合伙人 费戈曼 中东与北非地区 Roy Ren 高级总监 费戈曼 中国区 Ka Ying Leung 企业服务助理经理 费戈曼 沙特阿拉伯与阿联酋 🔗 https://bit.ly/4nZanlW #GlobalMobility #Immigration #UAE #KSA #GCC #BusinessExpansion #ChinaBusiness #WorkforceMobility

We are proud to share that Partner F. Joseph Paldino was recognized with the Utah State Bar's Paul Moxley Outstanding Mentor Award last week! This recognition highlights Joe’s commitment to mentoring law students, associates and other professionals throughout their careers in immigration law. Through guidance and active engagement within the legal community, he helps practitioners build the skills and perspective needed to navigate today’s evolving immigration landscape. Congratulations, Joe! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LHvQCk #GlobalMobility #UtahBar #Mentorship #LegalCommunity

Immigration compliance has entered a new era. Laws written for the industrial age now govern digital-age employers — and enforcement has evolved into a data-driven, intelligence-led system. The result is the compliance paradox: perfect paperwork no longer guarantees protection. And, in a landscape where enforcement measures governance, not documentation, true compliance means aligning systems, behavior and intent. In our latest blog, Partner K. Edward Raleigh explores why immigration compliance can no longer be treated as a back-office function. As global frameworks tighten and enforcement intensifies, organizations must move toward proactive, governance-led models that strengthen risk management and support strategic workforce planning. Eddie outlines practical steps employers can take to build resilience, enhance cross-border transparency and align immigration oversight with broader business objectives. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4oGRNzP #GlobalMobility #Immigration #Compliance #Governance #RiskManagement #WorkforceMobility

We recently celebrated our move to a new office space in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE! Co-Chair Lance Kaplan joined our MENA leadership team – with Managing Partner, Middle East and Africa Murtaza Ali Khan, Partners Haider Hussain and Shayan Sultan and Director Mohamed Hamed – to celebrate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, inspiring remarks and cake. We were delighted to mark the occasion alongside our dedicated colleagues, whose ongoing support strengthens our presence in the region. We also had the pleasure of welcoming special guests from Fragomen offices around the world, including Partner Julia Onslow-Cole and Managing Director Vladimir Jankovic whose presence made the day even more memorable. Learn more about Fragomen Abu Dhabi: https://bit.ly/480Yh5o #Immigration #MiddleEast #UAE #AbuDhabi #GlobalMobility

▶️ Want to learn more about Irish citizenship by descent? Watch the full video at the link: https://bit.ly/4nWdYRC In this video, Senior Manager Fatima Aydin breaks down Irish citizenship by descent, a popular pathway for people with Irish ancestry to secure Irish citizenship and a passport. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, Fragomen offers tools and guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence. View our eligibility tool here: https://bit.ly/4nNY2AH 🎥 Subscribe to Fragomen’s YouTube channel here for more video content: https://bit.ly/3ZJmgmx #CitizenshipByDescent #Ireland #IrishCitizenship #Travel #Immigration

Fragomen Ireland, together with EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Irish Family History Centre , invites you to a special webinar on 20 November at 6:00 pm GMT exploring Irish citizenship, ancestry and the story behind the Irish passport. As Ireland continues to welcome individuals seeking to reconnect with their heritage, this session will combine practical immigration insights with historical and cultural perspectives on Irish identity. Fragomen’s Private Client team—Practice Leader Claire Cumiskey, Assistant Manager Rachael Bermingham and Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives—will share guidance on the benefits of Irish citizenship, eligibility criteria and the Foreign Birth Registration process, including documentation requirements and common challenges faced by applicants. Complementing these insights, guest speakers from EPIC and the Irish Family History Centre will explore the origins and evolution of the Irish passport. 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3LDJcPN #Immigration #IrishCitizenship #IrishAncestry #GlobalMobility #CitizenshipPlanning

We’re proud to share that eight professionals from our Mexico City office are recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Mexico™ in the category of Immigration Law. Congratulations to: • Partner Juan Carlos Aguilar Noble • Partner Rodrigo Salgado • Director Miguel Jiménez • Senior Manager Sergio Flores • Senior Manager Rodrigo García Torres Trueba • Senior Business Immigration Manager Diego Salgado Moreno • Field Manager Vicente Duque Goicochea • Consular Services & Document Procurement Manager Diana Ruiz Sanchez These recognitions reflect the strength of our Mexico City practice and the team’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality immigration services across Mexico and the Latin America region. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oFMxwA #BestLawyers #ImmigrationLaw #Mexico #GlobalMobility #LegalProfession

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Fragomen Frankfurt Global Mobility Forum 2025 in Germany! Hosted by Managing Partner Dr. Axel Boysen, Partners Nima Sarvari and Marius Tollenaere, the forum provided an overview of current developments in global mobility and immigration. The agenda included engaging and interactive panel discussions, presentations and breakout sessions addressing key trends and practical challenges. We’re grateful to our guest speakers Deutsche Bahn's Teresa Badalì, Publicis Re:Sources' Sarah B., IOM - UN Migration Brussels’ Lukas Gehrke, Siemens Energy’s Kathrin Janson, Wipro’s Ralph Müller-Zuppke, Cognizant Technology Solutions’ Sybille Schneider and Talent Beyond Boundaries’ Tegwyn Stephenson, clients and Partners for contributing to such an insightful exchange and to everyone who made this year’s forum a success. #GlobalMobility #Immigration #TalentMobility #WorkforceMobility #Frankfurt

🔔 Reminder: Join Fragomen throughout November 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 November Events: 📅 Nov. 18 - Zurich: Business Mobility and Beyond: Swiss Immigration Insights for 2026 (Managers Konstantin L. Schmid & Quentin Pache and Senior Immigration Consultant Alessandra Rüede): https://bit.ly/49bLxLG 📅 Nov. 18 - Toronto: Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and Beyond (Partners David Crawford, Jack Kim 🇨🇦, Rick Lamanna & Cosmina Morariu): https://bit.ly/49r8rPt 📅 Nov. 19 - LATAM: Special edition of our LATAM Migration Series, “Wrap-Up 2025 & Migration Trends 2026” (Regional Managing Partner (Latin America & the Caribbean) Leonor Echeverría Hine, Director Diogo Kloper, Director Miguel Jiménez, Country Manager Ines Menvielle, Senior Attorney Juan Carlos Ruiz, Immigration Director Adriana Martínez, Senior Regional Knowledge Manager Laura Weingort): https://bit.ly/4ikf2O5 📅 Nov. 20 - Dublin: Your pathway to Irish Citizenship, a joint webinar by Fragomen & EPIC (Practice Leader Claire Cumiskey, Assistant Manager Rachael Bermingham, Senior Immigration Consultant Patricia Rezmives: https://bit.ly/3LDJcPN 📅 Nov. 25 - Hong Kong: FEM Chapter Meeting (Managing Director Magdalene Tennant and Director Kitty Lo): https://bit.ly/4nNfeGE 📅 Nov. 26 - Kuala Lumpur: Breakfast Briefing (APAC Regional Partner Mark Buchanan, Practice Leader Khalisha Sharifah, Business Immigration Manager Tzyy Yen Tan, Assistant Business Immigration Managers Husna Harun and KALAIRANI VISUVANATHAN): https://bit.ly/3L44xBV 📅 Nov. 26 - Virtual: Navigating Entity Setup in UAE & Saudi Arabia: A Guide for Chinese Companies (Partner Haider Hussain, Sr. Director Roy Ren): https://bit.ly/4nZanlW 📅 Nov. 27 - Brisbane City: Breakfast Briefing (Speakers TBA): https://bit.ly/3LagYfo 📅 Nov. 28 - Nijmegen: Seminar on the Recast Blue Card Directive (Partner Jo Antoons): https://bit.ly/4qxTaCf ⭐ Bonus - Explore our Fragomen & Interstride Webinar Series: https://bit.ly/3WrUNE0 & more to come! #Immigration #GlobalMobility Interstride FEM EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Irish Family History Centre Radboud University

Partner R. Blake Chisam shares insights with Global Mobility Lawyer on the US Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to dramatically expand biometric data collection and continuous vetting under US immigration law. The rule would authorize ongoing monitoring of foreign nationals, extend biometric requirements to US citizens involved in immigration filings and broaden the types of data collected—including facial and voice recognition, iris scans and partial DNA profiles. To that end, Blake also cautions employers to prepare for increased data-privacy and compliance responsibilities. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/47DCgej #ImmigrationPolicy #DataPrivacy #Compliance #USImmigration #GlobalMobility