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Global Immigration: Policy Development In A Compliance Oriented World

June 14, 2011. Global Immigration: Policy Development In A Compliance Oriented World. With You Today. Ethan E. Kaufman, Partner Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Telephone: (212) 891-7510 Email: ekaufman@fragomen.com Lisa Ryan, Partner

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Global Immigration: Policy Development In A Compliance Oriented World

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  1. June 14, 2011 Global Immigration: Policy Development In A Compliance Oriented World

  2. With You Today Ethan E. Kaufman, PartnerFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLPTelephone: (212) 891-7510Email: ekaufman@fragomen.com Lisa Ryan, Partner Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLPTelephone: (732) 862-5290Email: lryan@fragomen.com

  3. Agenda • Introduction • Public Policy Priorities and the Economy • Compliance Issues • Corporate Policy Considerations

  4. About • Experienced • Law firm established in 1951 • Direct experience in securing visas, work and resident permits in over 140 countries • Worldwide immigration program management • Single Focus • Largest firm in the world exclusively dedicated to providing global immigration services • Resources and innovative technology designed specifically for immigration services • Team dedicated to meeting client needs • Scalable • 35 offices in 15 countries, 250 attorneys, 1,000+ professionals • Strategic network of more than 100 in-country co-counsel • Partnering • Strategic partnering – proactive and authoritative advice and consultation

  5. Public Policy Priorities And The Economy • The synchronized recession has resulted in unprecedented tightening of immigration requirements in a number of jurisdictions • Driven by domestic political considerations rather than any practical outcomes • Government requirements juxtaposed to business trends: • Governments enacting more restrictive immigration policies with heightened scrutiny vs. • Business needs to decrease costs and find new opportunities globally where time is of the essence • Immigration as a recruiting tool

  6. Compliance Issues • Government Structure • Reporting Obligations • Government Reliance on Open Source Data • Business Visitor Limitations • Audit and Investigatory Priorities • Securities and Export Control • Business Visitor Limitations

  7. Corporate Policy Considerations • Understanding what you need • Establishing policies • Identifying areas of risk • Communicating to the business • Creating communication lines • Identifying and engaging stakeholders

  8. Thank You

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