On The Move

Celebrities On The Move - Trevor Noah: African American

Trevor Noah is one of the most influential comics of the last decade, and among South Africa's greatest cultural exports. The reliably funny and thoughtful native of Johannesburg first become known outside his home country as host of The Daily Show, which catapulted his career to new heights. Shai and Rekha are joined by an immigration celebrity in his own right, Vialto Law's Angelo Paparelli, as together they examine Noah's journey from African émigré to American citizen. 

Celebrities On The Move - How Pharrell Williams lives and works la belle vie in France

Pharrell Williams has a special connection to France. He was an integral part of Daft Punk's farewell album, Random Access Memories, performing vocals on the Grammy-winning track, Get Lucky. More recently, he's been living and working in Paris as the men's creative director for an iconic French fashion house. Oh la vache!
So what sort of French visa and right-to-work options are available to this American renaissance man? Rekha and Shai are joined by Vialto's Violaine Jaussaud, direct from the City of Light itself, to unravel it all.  

Celebrities On The Move - Cillian Murphy's piercing blue eyes, high cheekbones, and US immigration options

The world knows Cillian Murphy from his roles as Jim in 28 Days Later, Dr. Jonathan Crane / The Scarecrow in Batman Begins, and Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders. He shuns the spotlight and lives a quiet life with his family in Ireland, but his 2023 turn as the title character in the acclaimed Oppenheimer has turned him into a global superstar and favorite for the 2024 Academy Award for Best Actor.
Murphy will be in Hollywood for the Oscars on March 10 to—we predict—collect his golden statuette. But of course, it's not his first time in La La Land. So, what visa options are open to him when he travels to the United States to walk the red carpet or promote a film? Rekha and Shai find out. 

Episode 26: Covering the big game - How global media teams get to the Super Bowl

One of the biggest dates on the sporting calendar takes place this weekend: Super Bowl LVIII (that's 58 for you non-Romans). Some 150 million people will tune in around the world to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers for NFL bragging rights, and the stories—both on and off the field—will be brought to them by hundreds of journalists from every corner of the planet.
So how does the NFL reporter for, say, Sky Sports, The Yomiuri Shimbun, or the Toronto Star—in fact, any international media professional—arrange to work legally in the US? Our hosts Raha Torabi and Oliver Liu talk to Vialto US immigration attorney Shai Dayan, to find out.  

Celebrities On The Move - Advantage Nadal

While Rafael Nadal may be known as the King of Clay—owing to his astounding 14 titles at Roland Garros—he's served up plenty of success on the hard courts of Melbourne, too. Sadly, Rafa was forced to pull out of this month's Australian Open due to injury, but with two tournament wins to his name in 2009 and 2022, he’s delivered plenty of ripsnorters to Aussie fans over the years. And so, in this episode of Celebrites On The Move, Shai and Rekha are joined by Cherie Wright, from Vialto's office in Sydney, to explore El Niňo’s visa options when traveling to play tournaments Down Under. Have we seen the last of Rafa in Melbourne? We sure hope not.

Celebrities On The Move - Queen visa

Sasha Fierce? Queen Bey? Whatever you call her, one thing is certain: Beyoncé Knowles is an entertainment icon. In the summer of 2023, she played five sold-out nights in London to a staggering 240,000 people as part of her Renaissance World Tour. So how does an American superstar like Beyoncé arrange to work legally in the UK? Join Rekha and Shai as they host Vialto's Lily Malekyazdi and Kelly Terrington to explore Mrs. Carter's many options. 

Celebrities On The Move - The immigration unicorn

Shai and Rekha are joined by their first-ever guest, Vialto's Raha Torabi, as they discuss someone who's both a GOAT and a unicorn: Mr. Lionel Messi.
In the latest chapter of an illustrious career that’s taken him from Barcelona to Paris, and a World Cup victory last summer in Qatar with the Argentina national team, Messi now puts on his boots for Inter Miami. So how did La Pulga get the necessary visa to live and work in south Florida? Listen in and find out as Shai, Rekha, and Raha discuss his options.

Celebrities On The Move - Mission: Possible

He's saved humanity from surly aliens more than once. He's traveled into the past to prevent crimes. He's even managed to make jorts look cool. But one scene stands especially tall: his scaling of the Burj Khalifa in 2011's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
Is there anything Tom Cruise can't do? Well yes, in fact, there is. He can’t just fly into DXB and start shooting his latest blockbuster. In this episode, our Shai Dayan and Rekha Simpson dive head-first into the immigration options available to superstars like Cruise when they travel to work in the United Arab Emirates. 

Celebrities On The Move - The expat prince

Join us for the first episode of Celebrities On The Move! Each month, Vialto's Rekha Simpson and Shai Dayan take a look at the immigration status of a globetrotting celebrity. What visa options do they have? What entry requirements must they meet? What kind of work are they permitted to do? This month, we look at a certain red-haired, former military man who also happens to be a member of, arguably, the world's most famous royal family. 

Episode 25: Don’t let immigration issues derail your M&A deal

No matter what form it may take, any kind of M&A transaction can throw up all kinds of roadblocks to success. One of the topics companies often address too late is the immigration and right to work statuses of key employees, or even entire teams. Join our global immigration team, led by Sharan Kundi, as they discuss how immigration can impact a transaction, and provide practical advice on how you can address this important issue.