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Read the latest update about issues at the US West Coast Ports. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWI) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have reached a new five-year contract. The 10 month negotiation process had caused multiple port delays along the West Cost of the United States. The ports have now resumed working at […]

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 […]

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 […]

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:  […]

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 […]

​​​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 […]

USCIS has rescinded a long-standing policy with regard to nonimmigrant visa extensions. This is a significant change because the USCIS will no longer rely on past approvals as a consideration in evaluating extension applications. Under the new policy, officers can re-evaluate an applicant’s eligibility each time an extension is requested. Previously, extension requests were processed giving deference […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may stop renewing H-1B extensions for applicants caught in the green card backlog. Past practices have generally resulted in any applicant whose green card application was negatively affected by backlogs or per-country limits having their H-1B status renewed when the applicant is otherwise eligible. The DHS may now begin […]

NuCompass Chairman, Frank Patitucci, has written the following thought-leadership article on the new tax laws and the immediate and longer term impact on relocation and mobility services: THE NEW TAX LAW AND ITS IMPACT ON MOBILITY The new tax law will definitely have an impact on mobility. We just don’t yet know exactly how or when. […]

Our immigration partners, BAL Global, have provided an important update regarding US immigration application processes. Consistent with the Administration’s stated intent to implement “extreme vetting,,” the State Department will begin asking nearly all visa applicants for additional personal and social media information. Previously, this approach was announced for a subset of applicants; the new request by the State Department is […]