Global Migration Services

In the growing globalized world human mobility is increasing exponentially.Companies often need to post their employees and other professionals in international locations. However, in recent times important jurisdictions such as the U.S., Australia and the UK, being concerned with recession and high levels of unemployment have introduced stringent changes or additional regulatory requirements that apply to foreign nationals. Some of these countries have modified the visa processes and/or have introduced harsh penalties on employers violating immigration or labor laws. Despite this, the business needs of companies have witnessed a growth in employee migration.

For multinational companies, international transfers are often based on the company’s structure and business needs. The employing entity, the employee’s job description and location in the host country play an important role in effectuating an employee’s transfer to an international location. Multinational companies that have branches located in multiple jurisdictions often find themselves caught in a maze of legal issues since immigration laws differ from country to country.

LawQuest, along with its associates in different international locations, is regularly called up to address issues similar to those described below:

1. A multinational company in India wants to transfer an employee to the U.S. on an H-1B visa. How does the human resource manager ensure that the U.S. entity, which is a subsidiary being managed from India is complying with the complex Department of Labor (DOL) and USCIS requirements.

2. If a visa waiver is applicable to citizens of certain countries, is the employee eligible for such a waiver? Are there any limitations to these waivers? Can the employee render services to the Multinational Company while in a country on the visa waiver program?

3. How do you comply with 457 Visa requirements in Australia?

4. What is Dual Employment, and how does a company remunerate an individual who is in dual employment?

5. For dependents (spouse and family) of an expatriate employee posted in India, are same sex partners or those in a civil union (permitted in some jurisdictions including the U.K.) eligible to obtain visas as dependents?

6. Which English test should one take to qualify for the skilled worker category in Canada?

We provide Global Migration Services with Consular Processing for All Countries:

In addition to the above mentioned services we also offer services specific to client’s needs.

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