July 8, 2022
Presidential Proclamation 10014 and Impact on Relocation
On June 22, 2020, in response to the pandemic’s economic impact, President Trump issued a proclamation that suspended the entry of new H-1B and H-2B, L-1A and L-1B, and J-1 nonimmigrants and their spouses and children, with limited exceptions. The proclamation took effect on June 24 and will expire on December 31, 2020. The proclamation extends […]
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July 7, 2022
Global Mobility Is Getting Easier in 2022
Despite the pandemic, global mobility seems to be getting much easier. An analysis by the Boston Consulting Group concluded that now it is simpler than ever for skilled talent to move abroad and relocate wherever they want. For companies speeding out of the COVID-19 economic crisis, having access to skilled workers has become a critical […]
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July 7, 2022
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Customer Service in Today’s Environment
Throughout our 50 years in business, NuCompass has learned that communication with transferring employees is the most crucial aspect of our customer service process. This begins in the first conversations with transferees by outlining all policy components, setting expectations, providing realistic timeframes. Invariably, challenges occur during the course of a move, and the high-touch customer […]
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July 7, 2022
Industry Trends: Household Goods
As we launch into 2023, it is important to review key relocation data from the prior year in order to make informed decisions. Earlier this month, we reviewed the top trends for housing, which had been largely affected by the economy. Now, let’s take a look at the top three trends in household goods, which […]
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July 10, 2020
Mexico City Auto Use Restrictions
Get the latest update on auto use restrictions in Mexico City. Source: Dwellworks Our partners, Dwellworks, provided the following information on the Mexico City automobile restriction policy, Hoy No Circula set forth by the Mexican government. The program aims to improve overall air quality by restricting vehicles permitted on the roadways. Due to a significant […]
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July 10, 2020
European Union Update
Read this new information on how the newly implemented border controls and asylum application volume are causing delays and travel difficulties. Source: Fragomen Worldwide Travelers within the European Union and the Schengen Area may be subject to general travel and immigration service processing delays due to the influx of refugees, particularly to Austria, Germany, Hungary […]
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July 9, 2020
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 […]
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July 9, 2020
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 […]
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July 9, 2020
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 […]
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July 9, 2020
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 […]
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