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The federal government continues to evolve through new policies and directives, with several recent executive orders carrying potential implications for various industries, including relocation and workforce mobility. Understanding these changes is beneficial for organizations planning long-term strategies. Here’s a breakdown of key executive orders and their potential impact on the relocation and mobility landscape. Unleashing […]

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, set to take effect on August 17, 2024, heralds significant changes to real estate transaction practices. These changes, aimed at enhancing transparency and competition, will reshape the responsibilities of buyers and sellers. Ultimately, the dynamics of the real estate market and relocation services may also be impacted. Key […]

Recent developments in the real estate industry, particularly a proposed settlement of litigation involving the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), have sparked considerable attention and speculation about impending changes in the landscape of home buying and selling processes. The agreement reached by NAR to resolve nationwide claims related to broker commissions marks a significant milestone […]

Please see this information from our immigration partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, regarding expected H-1B processing delays in the coming months. H-1B Update: Employers and Foreign Nationals Face Tougher Scrutiny, Adjudication Delays H-1B processing delays in the coming months. The Trump Administration’s Buy American, Hire American policies have translated into greater scrutiny of H-1B petitions, […]

As society continues to embrace globalization, immigration has become a complex issue that is faced by many companies when relocating employees. Delays in visa applications and immigration compliance continue to shift as technology changes and better tracking systems become available. Relocation Management Companies (RMCs) work closely with their immigration partners to stay abreast of complicated […]

In 2023, it is clear that data security and privacy are a crucial part of any business landscape. While there are many choices when selecting software or security options, there are core concepts that are needed across all companies and their vendors. When choosing a Relocation Management Company (RMC), there are four tips to consider in […]

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 […]

When the pandemic started, expatriates were thrown into a crisis. Some lost their jobs, unable to renew their visas, and some decided to return home to work, thinking it would be a short period of time. As the pandemic continued, many people decided that since they were working remotely already, working from a foreign country […]

Read the latest update on EU Privacy Agreements. On July 12, 2016, the European Commission approved the adoption of the Privacy Shield data agreement covering the transfer of personal data from the EU to the United States.  This agreement replaces the Safe Harbor data agreement which was invalidated last October by the European Court of […]

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 […]