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

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

2 With You Today Ethan E. Kaufman, Partner Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Telephone: (212) 891-7510 Email: ekaufman@fragomen.com Lisa Ryan, Partner Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP Telephone: (732) 862-5290 Email: lryan@fragomen.com 1

3 Agenda Introduction Public Policy Priorities and the Economy Compliance Issues Corporate Policy Considerations 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

8 Thank You


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