Category: Immigration Insights

Business Travel Show

January 23, 2017

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.

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ERC Global Workforce Summit

January 23, 2017

Global Mobility is one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing spaces. Worldwide ERC®’s events put you at the forefront of that change - driving innovation, addressing challenges head-on, and educating for the future. At our events, you’ll find: Robust conversations and content relevant to timely mobility issues; A vibrant marketplace that fosters solid connections across the industry; Tools to streamline your processes, develop new programs, and identify cost savings; And for our corporate attendees? Opportunities to benchmark with mobility pacesetters. You’ll return home with new ideas, renewed energy, and great connections.

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FEM Global Mobility Conference

January 23, 2017

The FEM Global Mobility Conference is a one day event taking place in Houston, which brings the worldwide community of global mobility and HR professionals together. This event is a dedicated forum, through which we unite global mobility professionals, providers, consultants and industry experts. Attendees will have the opportunity to share best practice, partake in discussion, be updated by leading experts in the field, network with peers and meet with suppliers in the exhibition.

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SWITZERLAND: Free Movement Agreement Extended to Croatians

January 20, 2017

On 16th December 2016, The Swiss Government extended the free movement of people agreement to Croatia following parliament's approval of a law on European Union immigration and jobs; this came into effect on 1st January 2017. The announcement follows the…

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PERU: Recent Changes to Documentation Requirements

January 20, 2017

From 23rd December 2016, certain changes were made to supporting document requirements for both "Designated Worker" visas (temporary visas for assignees) and residence visas for locally hired foreign workers. Designated Worker Visa Employers preparing assignment letters for foreign national employees…

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ITALY: New Rules for Intra-Company Permits in Force

January 20, 2017

With the publication of Legislative Decree 253/2916, with effect from 11th January 2017 and amending the Consolidated Act on Immigration (Legislative Decree 286/1998), Italy has finally implemented Directive 2014/66/EC of 15th May 2014 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in…

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DENMARK: Biometrics Registration Changes and Salary Increase

January 19, 2017

From 7th February 2017, foreign nationals applying for work and residence permits under the Fast-Track Scheme must book an appointment for registering their biometric data at the Danish Agency of Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) in Copenhagen. Appointments can be scheduled…

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UK: Low Skilled Immigration and Skills Levy Post-Brexit

January 19, 2017

Ministers are putting pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May to let in tens of thousands of migrants every year, even after Britain leaves the EU. Cabinet ministers have raised concerns about the effect this will have on certain industry sectors;…

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USA: New USCIS Rule Amending Several Employment-Based and Non-Immigrant Visa Programs

January 19, 2017

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has recently announced amendments to certain regulations to improve US employer's ability to recruit and retain high-skilled personnel who have been granted employment-based immigrant visas and are waiting to become lawful permanent residents.…

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China Britain Trade Expo 2016

January 18, 2017

China Britain Trade Expo 2016 will be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on 28th January 2016. Focusing on high value trade opportunities between China and Britain, supply chain opportunities and best practice, this bilateral trade event is not to be missed. China Britain Trade Expo 2016 will incorporate a high profile conference schedule comprising […]

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