EMEA and APAC Updates
Worldwide ERC® recently provide the following global updates for the EMEA and APAC regions: EMEA Latest Immigration Figures Show Extent of EU Workers Leaving UK: The recent UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) report shows that most leavers from the UK in 2016 – 36 percent – were EU citizens, with 117,000 emigrating; an increase of […]
Industry Updates for The Americas
Worldwide ERC® recently provided the following industry updates for The Americas: Government Affairs Community Update: Worldwide ERC’s latest update includes a report on NAFTA and tax reform, along with mobility industry impact statements. Navigate to the most recent Government Affairs Community Update. An Idea from Latin America: The World Economic Forum (WEF) says that two ways Latin America […]
Government Affairs Community Update
The latest issue of the Worldwide ERC® (WERC) Government Affairs Community Update addresses several topics, with Tax Reform the leading discussion point. WERC advises that progress on tax reform has slowed while the Senate remains focused on health care. There are no drafts of legislative language that would indicate specifics of a new tax plan, and there are […]
Where are the Millennial Real Estate Agents?
One of the requirements for NuCompass Connect real estate agents is to have a minimum of three years of experience in tax-protected home sale transactions. This ensures our agents are experienced in relocation real estate transactions. As baby boomers begin to retire, though, there has been a decline in experienced real estate agents. The real […]
$200 Discount on HR Tech Registration
You can save an extra $200 off the registration fee at the HR Tech Conference – courtesy of CoPilot by NuCompass! As an exhibitor at the HR Tech Conference, we have a special promo code that gives you a discount on the registration fee. See the details here: https://l.feathr.co/v0/hr-tech-2017-copilot-by-nucompass-d Why Should You Attend? The Conference will be held October […]
Move Over Millennials – Gen Z is Here
With all the talk over Millennials, Generation Z is hardly getting noticed, but employers need to be prepared as this generation (born 1995-2012) is just beginning to enter the workforce – all 73 million of them! According to generational expert David Stillman, here are some traits of this generation based upon a survey of Zers: […]
Change of Policy for Advance Parole Travel Documents
We have received an update from one of our immigration providers, Pearl Law Group, regarding a change in practices by USCIS. This change is in regards to denials of I-131 Advance Parole applications, when an applicant has traveled outside the US while the application is pending. There is not a published change in regulation or a new […]
Hurricane Harvey’s Potential Impact on Relocation
Hurricane Harvey is expected to hit the Texas and Louisiana coast beginning late on Friday, August 25, 2017, and it may impact relocation activities in the area. Harvey is anticipated to be a category 3 storm with winds in excess of 100mph, with a damaging storm surge up to 20 feet and flooding rains up to […]
Port Delays in Germany
NuCompass has been advised by our household goods providers that all ports in Germany are currently experiencing severe congestion. This can affect international relocation shipments because delays are impacting every aspect of the transportation supply chain. This includes unloading steamship lines, timely customs clearance, and delays in final delivery. What is the impact to international […]
USCIS Reinstates Interviews for Green-Card Applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a change in immigration requirements, which will likely result in delays in green card processing. In October, USCIS will require all Form I-485 applicants to be interviewed prior to approval of their application and green cards being issued. This follows reports last week of stricter […]
