Global Employee Relocation Services
If you’re considering relocating your employees to new posts overseas, using a corporate employee relocation services provider to support the process is essential.
At IAS, we offer a full spectrum of services to help organisations with the legal aspects of staff relocation, from visa applications and business travel planning to corporate immigration compliance.
To learn more about how we can help you and for immediate assistance with your corporate relocation needs, call us at +44 (0)333 414 9244. We can help you in person, via the phone or online.
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Countries
30+
Account managers & caseworkers
90+
Years in Business
13+
Global partnerships
150+
What you get
- Exceptional employee onboarding
- Relocation management from start to finish
- Visas, compliance, and moving assistance, advantaging businesses and employees
- Precise, and private employee relocation experience
Business benefits
- Increased employee retention rates
- Positive company culture
- Increased employee wellbeing
- Ability to compete internationally for top talent
- Reputational advantage
- Peace of mind
Employee relocation made simple & stress-free
International employee relocation and home finding can be stressful for employees and involve considerable administrative work for employers. At IAS Relocations, we ensure that transferring an existing or new hire to an overseas work location is seamless.
Outsourcing your employee relocation program can save your business and employees time and money.
Sponsoring visas to moving home – complete employee relocation solutions
IAS is a corporate immigration law firm and relocations agency providing employee relocation services to businesses globally. We understand that relocating employees is a vital part of business operations, and we help organisations of all sizes, from startups to multinationals, with their relocation needs.
We provide international relocation services at scale, whether you intend to transfer one employee or an entire department. Our support extends to both short-term and long-term/permanent relocation.
We tailor our services to your business, allowing for a cost-effective solution that makes your top talent feel valued and at home when they relocate to work for you.
Tailored to your business
Our dedicated team of international immigration lawyers and relocation account managers provide comprehensive and strategic solutions to ensure a smooth and efficient relocation process for your employees and their families. We offer tiered services, so you can tailor an employee relocation strategy to your brief and budget. With the service of a corporate relocation company, you can expect hands-on guidance whenever you need it.
International workforce relocation services
We support your business with large corporate relocations. Our team is experienced in group employee relocations, ideal if you are expanding, moving, or opening up a new office, demanding significant workforce relocations.
We work within your brief and budget to provide the essential services your team needs to take the pressure off and hit the ground running.
Typical services for essential workforce relocation include:
- Corporate immigration compliance
- Visa applications
- Home finding and temporary accomodation
- Shipping and packing
- Moving assistance & logistics
- Support setting up bills and utilities
- Settling-in assistance
Corporate employee relocation services
Our bespoke corporate relocation services are aimed at executive-level employees. We support your top stakeholders, founders, directors, and employees’ move overseas, taking care of all their needs with hands-on support.
Typical executive relocation services include:
- Corporate immigration compliance
- Visa applications
- Sourcing corporate housing for relocation
- Shipping and packing
- Moving and settling-in assistance
- Family support
- Spouse career support
- School finding services
- Personal luxury concierge services for all appointment bookings, events, and requirements, from childcare arrangements to personal trainers
- Pet passports and pet relocations
- Full family support
- Cultural integration and language training
- Home staging, home sales, negotiation, and more
- Departure services for tying up loose ends, like postal redirects and tax implications
A scalable employee relocation solution for international businesses
Wherever your business or employees are moving to, we help you prepare for all aspects of an overseas move.
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:
Employers
- Cost management
- Compliance with immigration law
- Retaining talent
- Onboarding processes
- Additional paperwork
- Employee wellbeing
- Getting employees up to speed
Employees
- Adjustment to their new life
- Cultural integration and language barriers
- Finding accomodation
- Closing-down ties in home country
- Settling into new location
- Emotional and physical fatigue
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.
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Legal Disclaimer
The information provided is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, the law may change, and the information may not reflect the most current legal developments. No warranty is given regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information, and we do not accept liability in such cases. We recommend consulting with a qualified lawyer at Immigration Advice Service before making any decisions based on the content provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team has extensive experience in global corporate immigration laws. With our expertise and knowledge, you’ll save time and resources creating your relocation program, setting up compliance structures, and planning the entire relocation process.
Our services also help to ease the transition process for the relocating employee and their family, which leads to higher employee satisfaction, improved retention rates, and a more positive employer brand reputation.
What our clients are saying
We are the UK’s leading immigration specialists
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We’ve had over 25,000 applications approved
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How our UK Immigration Lawyers can help
At the Immigration Advice Service our lawyers specialise in a wide range of UK visas, nationality and asylum applications and have represented clients in various successful complex and high-profile cases.
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Immigration Advice Service
Ashwood House, Ellen Street
Oldham, OL9 6QR, United Kingdom
Head Office Phone:
+44 (0)333 414 9244
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