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Category: Immigration Insights
Americas: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
The election of the new President of the USA, Donald Trump, dominated headlines at the end of last year due to his administration's immigration policies. However, there were also a number of changes across the region including the introduction of new work…
Read MoreAsia-Pacific: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
There were many significant changes amongst the APAC region last year including the new 10 year visitor visa announced in Australia, the increase in employment pass salary requirements in Singapore and recommendations from the Audit Commission to help the Hong…
Read MoreEMEA: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
2016 saw big changes across the EMEA region, with the new Posted Workers and ICT Directive. Other big news across the region was that the UK voted to leave the EU and countries across the Middle East implemented stricter regulations…
Read MoreFEM EMEA Summit
December 27, 2016
The all new FEM EMEA Summit will be taking place on 6th November, 2015 at the Lancaster London Hotel. We would like to invite you to join us at the FEM EMEAs Summit so you can uncover innovative strategies to boost the value of your global mobility function amid the industry’s changing landscape. Plus, hear […]
Read MoreBusiness Travel Show
December 27, 2016
The Business Travel Show, held annually in London for more than 20 years, is Europe’s largest specialised exhibition and conference bringing together 7,730 European travel professionals. This long established and reputable event provides corporate travel buyers and managers with the suppliers, knowledge and contacts to help create and develop successful travel programmes.
Corporate travel buyers, managers and bookers will find a host of features at The Business Travel Show designed to help them source new products, solutions and suppliers as well as improve their industry and market knowledge and network with peers.
Our comprehensive conference programme features more than 60 thought provoking sessions, catering for all levels and knowledge requirements from the fundamentals of travel buying to the in-depth Masterclasses. Stimulate your imagination at the conference created by buyers for buyers.
Use this opportunity to catch up with colleagues or build new business relationships as well as enjoying two days of entertaining, relevant and enjoyable networking events to suit every need, from peer-to-peer networking to informal social events.
Read MoreFEM Global Mobility Conference Houston
December 23, 2016
The Forum For Expatriate Management presents FEM Global Mobility Conference Houston. Set to bring together over 300 key professionals from the global mobility sector, consultants, industry experts and HR specialists.
FEM Global Mobility Conference is a combination of case studies, keynote sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities that attract individuals looking to network and exchange knowledge on the latest strategies and technologies available to improve and shape the future global mobility industry.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: No EU Quotas in Immigration to keep Single Market Access
December 22, 2016
After three years discussing its relationship with the European Union, Switzerland has officially rejected imposing quotas on EU workers. Switzerland is not an EU country but enjoys access to the free market. On 16th December 2016, a new immigration Law…
Read MoreUSA: Trump Administration”s Stance on Business Immigration
December 21, 2016
It is largely publicised in the US that President-elect Trump and his new administration will not only focus on illegal immigration, but also on legal business immigration. The President-elect cannot change the existing immigration laws without Congressional action; however, he…
Read MoreCANADA: Four-Year Rule for Foreign Workers Cancelled
December 20, 2016
The Canadian government has cancelled a regulation that restricted most temporary foreign workers from staying in Canada for more than four years. Background In April 2011, the previous Conservative government implemented a regulation that required many foreign workers to leave…
Read MoreISRAEL: Important Clarification – 45 Days Work Travel
December 16, 2016
To clarify any confusion surrounding recent news in Israel on the "new" regulation issued by the Population and Immigration Authority, it should be noted that in relation to short-term business travel, there are no new regulations. The 45 work days…
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