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The Totally Expat Show, Mid-West (Chicago): Register Now

Friday, May 4, 2012
The Totally Expat Show, Mid-West (Chicago): Register Now

We have one Totally Expat Show left this year and HR Corporates, as always, can attend for free. The Mid-West Totally Expat Show in Chicago on June 1st. This show is the definitive Global Mobility Event which facilitates learning and networking. Benefits of Registering HR Corporates Attend for Free Panel Session: Meet the Experts... »

The EMMAs 2012: Enter Now!

Friday, March 2, 2012
The EMMAs 2012: Enter Now!

The Forum for Expatriate Management is thrilled to announce the launch of the Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards (EMMAs) 2012 Entry Process! Celebrating excellence in global mobility, the EMMAs are the only global awards... »

Mid-West Totally Expat Show: Now Approved for 5.0 GPHR HRCI Recertification Credits

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Mid-West Totally Expat Show: Now Approved for 5.0 GPHR HRCI Recertification Credits

The Mid-West Totally Expat Show on June 1st in Chicago has now been approved for 5.0 GPHR HRCI Recertification Credits. So every HR Corporate attendee can get 5.0 credits. HR Corporates can attend for Free!... »

CROWN Relocations opens New Office in Sao Paulo

Thursday, May 17, 2012
CROWN Relocations opens New Office in Sao Paulo

Crown Relocations, a worldwide leader of global mobility, domestic and international transportation of household goods, including departure and destination services, recently announced the relocation of a branch on April 12, 2012, to new facilities... »

United States: New STEM Immigration Proposal Introduced, Others Expected

Thursday, May 17, 2012
United States: New STEM Immigration Proposal Introduced, Others Expected

A bill introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) would streamline the permanent residence process and allocate 55,000 employment-based immigrant visas to STEM advanced-degree graduates. EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 foreign nationals would be eligible to... »

Totally Expat Show London: Winner of the Moose Passport receives her Prize

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Totally Expat Show London: Winner of the Moose Passport receives her Prize

During the London Totally Expat Show 2012 we were giving away a prize of £1000 cash. In order to enter a person had to visit one of these stands to get started: Living Abroad, Interdean,... »

Mexico: Government Introduces Burdensome Visa Renewal Procedures in Mexico City

Friday, May 11, 2012
Mexico: Government Introduces Burdensome Visa Renewal Procedures in Mexico City

Effective immediately, foreign nationals extending their visas in Mexico City can no longer schedule their own appointment time; one will be assigned to them. The principal and all dependents must attend the appointment together.... »

Thailand: Board of Investment Launches Online Portal for Work Permit Applications

Friday, May 11, 2012
Thailand: Board of Investment Launches Online Portal for Work Permit Applications

Companies that are certified by the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI) and employ less than ten foreign employees must begin using the new online system immediately. BOI certified companies with ten or more... »

HCR: Introducing Reassurance Independent Care Advice for Expats with Elderly Dependents

Thursday, May 10, 2012
HCR: Introducing Reassurance Independent Care Advice for Expats with Elderly Dependents

With an ageing workforce and population, expats are increasingly likely to have elderly relatives who are dependent on them – a responsibility with the potential to damage the future success of international assignments. Simple... »

Australia: Living Away from Home to Become More Expensive for Expatriate Employees

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Australia: Living Away from Home to Become More Expensive for Expatriate Employees

On 8 May 2012, as part of the 2012/2013 Federal Budget1 announcements, the government provided further details about the reform of Australia’s living-away-from-home (LAFH) regime. The changes will significantly limit the availability of LAFH... »

United States: H-1B Filings Increase by 4,700 Since Last Count

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
United States: H-1B Filings Increase by 4,700 Since Last Count

As of May 4, a total of 46,200 H-1B cap cases were filed for Fiscal Year 2013, USCIS has announced. This is an increase of 4,700 filings since the agency’s last count on April 27.... »

Free Webinar for FEM Members: 2012 Changes in the Chinese, Indian and ASEAN Business, HR, Legal and Tax Environment

Monday, May 7, 2012
Free Webinar for FEM Members: 2012 Changes in the Chinese, Indian and ASEAN Business, HR, Legal and Tax Environment

Birchtree Global, LLC is pleased to sponsor an executive webinar, Wednesday, May 23 from 12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT on, “2012 Changes in the Chinese, Indian and ASEAN Business, HR, Legal and... »

Going-there launches Gulliver at NY Executive Conference

Monday, May 7, 2012
Going-there launches Gulliver at NY Executive Conference

The annual Going-there Executive Management Conference was held on April 17 – 20, 2012 in New York. The conference provided the management team with an introduction to Gulliver, Going-there’s latest innovative on-line intelligent management... »

Netherlands: Government to Limit Accompanying Family Member Benefits

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Netherlands: Government to Limit Accompanying Family Member Benefits

Effective July 1, 2012, only legally married or registered foreign domestic partners will be able to join or accompany a foreign or Dutch national residing in the Netherlands. The new policy will not apply... »

Mercer and Equus Software form alliance to help employers better manage expatriate assignments

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Mercer and Equus Software form alliance to help employers better manage expatriate assignments

Mercer, a global leader in human resource consulting, and Equus Software, a leader in state-of-the-art technology solutions, are working together to implement AssignmentProTM for Mercer’s clients. AssignmentPro is an international assignment management software system... »

Weichert Relocation Resources Survey identifies key drivers of alternative International Assignments

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Weichert Relocation Resources Survey identifies key drivers of alternative International Assignments

While controlling costs remains critical, more companies are seeking alternatives to traditional expatriate assignments to respond to the faster pace of business and the changing needs of today’s diverse workforce, according to a recent... »

New appointments in the Santa Fe Group

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
New appointments in the Santa Fe Group

Santa Fe Group is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Connie Zhou as Record Management China Manager.   Connie started her relocation career in 1998 as sales executive in Household Goods & Record... »

United States: H-1B Filings Increase by 5,600 Since Last Count

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
United States: H-1B Filings Increase by 5,600 Since Last Count

As of April 27, a total of 41,500 H-1B cap cases were filed for Fiscal Year 2013, USCIS announced today. This is an increase of 5,600 filings since the agency’s last count on April 20.... »

France: Tax Authorities Clarify Taxation of Equity Compensation in International Context

Monday, April 30, 2012
France: Tax Authorities Clarify Taxation of Equity Compensation in International Context

A few weeks ago, the French Ministry of Finance issued decrees which will facilitate the collection of data (and tax) on the French sourced gains derived from equity awards when the beneficiary has left... »

Ghana: Government Introduces Stricter Entry Rules for Work Permit Applicants, New Recruitment Requirements for Oil and Gas Industry

Monday, April 30, 2012
Ghana: Government Introduces Stricter Entry Rules for Work Permit Applicants, New Recruitment Requirements for Oil and Gas Industry

Foreign nationals seeking to work in Ghana can no longer enter as visitors while a work permit application is pending. They must wait until they obtain a work permit before entering the country. Employers... »

Olivier Faulx

Monday, April 30, 2012

The FEM is saddened to learn of the recent death of Olivier Faulx. Olivier was the former leader of the Global Employer Solutions practice at Deloitte in Belgium and was previously Human Capital leader... »

Interdean Welcomes Andrew Hopgood

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Interdean Welcomes Andrew Hopgood

Interdean London is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Hopgood as UK Relocation Director. E: Andrew.Hopgood@interdean.com T: +44 (0) 208 166 5040 M: +44 (0) 7766 686 698 F: +44 (0)208 965 4484 ... »

United States: EB-2 India/China Immigrant Visas Reportedly Exhausted for the Year

Saturday, April 28, 2012
United States: EB-2 India/China Immigrant Visas Reportedly Exhausted for the Year

The annual limit on immigrant visas for EB-2 India and mainland China was apparently reached on April 11, according to a report from the American Immigration Lawyers Association. USCIS will still accept EB-2 India/China... »

FEM to support Cornell/Kings College IHRM Academy in New York

Saturday, April 28, 2012
FEM to support Cornell/Kings College IHRM Academy in New York

We are delighted to once again support the International HRM Academy, which will be next run by Cornell University and King’s College London in New York, 13-15 June 2012. This unique program continues to... »

Japan: New Points-Based System for Skilled Workers Takes Effect May 7

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Japan: New Points-Based System for Skilled Workers Takes Effect May 7

Foreign nationals who meet a points threshold will benefit from expedited application procedures, broader work authorization rights, expanded spousal work benefits, and a shorter path to permanent residence. Japan will introduce a new points-based... »

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