The Immigration Conversation | Presented by Fragomen

Football is one of the world’s most global sports, relying on the ability to move players, coaches and support staff quickly and compliantly across borders. Behind every transfer, tournament and training camp is an immigration framework that can either enable movement — or create unexpected barriers.
In Fragomen FC – Episode 14, Partners Gustavo Kanashiro and Rick Lamanna, Senior Associate Jake Paul Minster and Senior Manager Sergio Flores examine how immigration systems across the Americas shape football mobility throughout South America and beyond.
The conversation explores:
How differing immigration regimes across North, Central and South America impact player movement and staffing decisions
Visa strategy and work authorization considerations for professional players, technical staff and club personnel
Compliance risks associated with short-term travel, tournaments and multi-country competitions
The operational realities clubs and organizations face when planning transfers, tours and regional competitions
Why early planning and coordinated mobility strategies are essential to keeping football operations moving
This episode offers practical insights for clubs, federations and organizations navigating cross-border movement in one of the world’s most dynamic sporting environments.

In this episode of Space for Everyone: Women in Space – Breaking Barriers, Shaping the Future, Director Limbani Laxmi is joined by Maritime Launch Services Vice President, Spaceport Operations (Secondment) Melissa Quinn, Space Skills Alliance Director and Co-Founder Heidi Thiemann and Capgemini Invent Director Lucy Mason to explore how women are contributing to the growth and future of the global space sector while navigating structural, cultural and policy-driven barriers.
The discussion examines how immigration frameworks, workforce mobility, access to opportunity and skills development influence women’s participation and leadership across aerospace, space exploration and related STEM industries. The speakers share insights on progress to date, persistent challenges and what employers, policymakers and industry leaders can do to support a more inclusive and sustainable space workforce.

The road to World Cup 2026 officially begins with the group stage draw and Partner Rick Lamanna, Senior Manager Sergio Flores and Associate Jake Paul Minster are breaking it all down.
In this episode, the hosts react to the newly revealed groups for the USA, Canada and Mexico, unpacking what the draw means for each host nation as they prepare to welcome the world to North America. From favorable paths to potential pitfalls, the conversation dives into early storylines that could define the tournament.
The trio also debates the ultimate Group of Death versus the Group of Life, highlighting which teams face the toughest roads and which may have caught a break.
To wrap it up, each host picks the group stage match they’re most excited to watch, setting the tone for what promises to be a historic World Cup across North America.
Whether you’re following the soccer, the stories or the global mobility behind the game, Draw Day Drama is where World Cup 2026 truly kicks off.

In this episode of the Immigration Conversation podcast, Partner Cosmina Morariu and Manager Ayana Ibrahimi explore how immigration, compliance and mobility considerations are influencing healthcare staffing across Canada. They discuss the growing demand for international healthcare professionals, the policy frameworks that enable global recruitment and the practical challenges employers face when navigating complex immigration pathways.
Drawing on their experience supporting healthcare organizations, Cosmina and Ayana outline strategies to attract, mobilize and retain global talent while maintaining compliance in a shifting labour-market environment. Their conversation highlights the critical role that well-designed immigration processes play in strengthening Canada’s healthcare workforce and supporting long-term system resilience.