Global Employee Relocation Services

What are the challenges of international workforce relocation?

Employees and employers both face hurdles in the international relocation process. Our team work tirelessly to remove the burden and minimise workplace disruption. Some challenges faced include:

IAS offers solutions to every challenge employees and employers face during relocation. We help manage relocation budgets, highlight appropriate solutions to common problems, and work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure all small details are taken care of.

How does IAS’ employee relocation process work?

Our employee relocation process typically begins with an assessment of your organisation’s needs and preferences, objectives, and employees’ situation.

A dedicated immigration lawyer and account manager will work on your case and assist with global immigration compliance training, strategy design, relocation policy program updates, visa applications, and employee relocation support services.

We will be with you at every step of the process until your employees are settled in their new country of assignment.

We offer flexible solutions for permanent moves, temporary assignments, or remote relocations. No matter your requirements, we work with you to find the ideal solution.

Commitment to Excellence in Business Relocation Services

Our commitment to excellence drives everything we do at IAS. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional business immigration and relocation services that exceed our clients’ expectations. From initial consultation to employee relocation, we prioritise professionalism, attention to detail, and client satisfaction. 

If you choose IAS, you will be assigned a dedicated caseworker who will work tirelessly to streamline your relocation process, minimise disruptions, and ensure a seamless transition for your employees.

Furthermore, your account manager will always be available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and guide you through the process.

Immediate Corporate Relocation Support

At IAS, we understand that delays in corporate immigration processes can disrupt your operations and stall your growth plans. That’s why we prioritise timely and immediate support to ensure you have assistance exactly when needed. 

Our relocation team and lawyers are available 24/7 on the phone or online to provide business consultations. No matter your time zone, we’ll answer your questions, address your concerns, and handle any urgent issues.

We have a streamlined process for handling urgent immigration and relocation matters, ensuring we take swift and effective action to meet your needs. Irrespective of the complexity of your case, from unexpected visa delays to international logistics, our team will act swiftly to resolve it.

Relocation Policy Program Creation

We will help you draft, review, and update your internal global immigration policy to help your employees better understand what support they can expect when moving to a new location. 

Our process begins with a thorough review of your existing policies. Our corporate employee relocation services ensure your compliance with current immigration regulations and best practices and ensure they align with your company’s culture, philosophy, and business objectives.

With our guidance, you can create a relocation policy program that attracts top talent, simplifies the relocation process for your employees, and minimises disruptions to your business operations.

Crossing Borders – Smooth Transitions & Travel Plans

We evaluate individual and group moves, considering the specific requirements across each jurisdiction. Our team conducts in-depth assessments of your employee transition and travel plans.

Multijurisdictional Immigration Assessment & Advice

• Required travel documentation and visa types for business visitors
• Permissible business activities under different visa categories
• Reporting requirements and length of stay limitations.
• Work permit exemptions that are available for specific business activities.

We also offer in-depth assessments of immigration compliance requirements for specific countries and regions, allowing you to tailor your relocation approach based on your specific business needs. 

Our region-specific business travel advice will offer you insights into business travel regulations in:

• EU/Schengen zone
• NAFTA/USMCA
• Asia-Pacific region (APAC)
• Middle east
• Mercusor.

Sponsor Licences & Permits

Organisations are typically required to have the necessary permits and licences to relocate employees to an overseas branch or to immigrate new hires from different countries. These may include sponsor licences or labour permits that new employees will use to request a visa.

Our experienced immigration lawyers can help you assess your organisation’s structure, relocation goals, and the roles you wish to fill to determine the exact permits or licenses you will need.   

We can guide you through the entire application process, including eligibility checks, document preparation, and communication with immigration authorities. Our team will ensure you have the necessary permits to migrate foreign employees to their new work location.

Immigration Compliance Training 

We offer a comprehensive suite of immigration compliance training to equip your HR personnel, business travellers, and management team with the knowledge and tools they need to remain compliant. 

Our HR immigration compliance training program covers the following:

• Global immigration basics, including visas, permits, and travel regulations
• Setting up the policies and structures to handle employee immigration processes, for instance, appointing key personnel to monitor the sponsorship management system (SMS) for UK-based businesses.
• Creating robust monitoring systems to keep track of your international workforce’s visa statuses and potential renewal requirements. 

Our training and advisory services are also designed to help you meet region-specific compliance requirements. For instance, we can ensure you are compliant with the EU Posted Workers Directive when relocating employees across different EU member states.

Visa Applications

We offer visa application solutions for both your employees’ visa applications and those of their dependent family members. Our lawyers can assist with a variety of visa routes, including:

• Business visit visas
• Temporary work visas
• Special work-related visas
• Company transfer visas.
• Long-term work and business visas

Our services will include analysing your unique situation and identifying the most suitable visa category based on your staff’s role and planned activities within your company. Then, we’ll advise you on the eligibility requirements for your intended route and assist with document preparation.

During the application process, our corporate immigration specialists and caseworkers will ensure that your visa application form is filled out correctly and that you pay the accurate visa fees to avoid delays in your application processing.  

Government Liason Services

Our commitment extends beyond case management to providing government liaison services to advocate for our corporate clients’ interests. 

We can prepare a letter of representation on your behalf to the immigration authorities to strengthen your visa application. Our letter will include compelling evidence and, where necessary, address any issue that might affect your case. 

Our lawyers will act as an intermediary between you and the immigration authorities. We’ll strictly monitor the progress of your application, provide you with updates, and help with fast-tracking to meet urgent deadlines.

Appeal Services

In situations where visa applications are rejected or immigration decisions are unfavourable, we provide appeal services to give clients a recourse to challenge such decisions. 

Our legal team specialises in immigration appeals and administrative reviews. We can carefully assess your case to identify the grounds for appeal and assist you in preparing a robust case, including gathering additional evidence and presenting compelling arguments to support you. 

We will provide guidance and expert representation throughout the process, advocating for your rights and interests. With our expertise and dedication, we strive to overturn unfavourable decisions and achieve a positive outcome for you.

Why Work With IAS Lawyers for Your Corporate Employee Relocation Needs

IAS is the perfect partner for all your corporate employee relocation needs, and here’s why:

Expertise and Experience in Business Immigration & Employee Relocation

Our team of immigration lawyers boast a proven track record of success. We have several years of experience handling employee relocation and other business immigration cases for organisations across various industries and nationalities. 

Our full-service offering combines legal assistance with practical relocation solutions to ensure your business can complete the full relocation cycle stress-free. We develop effective strategies for each client’s unique relocation needs.

Our relocation assistants and experienced immigration lawyers are highly qualified, fully accredited, and up-to-date on evolving immigration regulations and policy changes.

Contact IAS’s Team Today For Professional Support With Your Business Needs

When relocating employees internationally, having world-class support can make all the difference. IAS has hundreds of partners around the world to make the transition from one location to another, easy and stress-free.