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Global Financial Sector Immigration Services

The global financial services sector is often challenged by skill gaps in domestic markets. According to a 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers report, 70% of the financial services CEOs identify that as a threat to their companies’ growth prospects. It is, therefore, crucial for them to move talent globally to where demand is, to sustain their businesses as well as stay ahead of competition.

If your company is struggling with moving employees internationally, recruiting foreign workers, or complying with the host country’s immigration policies, speak to IAS. To receive bespoke business immigration services from our team of competent lawyers and immigration advisers, call us today on +44 (0)333 414 9244 or reach out to us online.

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Benefits of Choosing IAS‘ Global Corporate Immigration Lawyers

With over 15,000 applications processed in over 14 countries, we are well-equipped to help you achieve your business mobility goals.

As a leading provider of global corporate immigration services, we have an extensive team of immigration lawyers ready to serve you wherever your business operates.

We are committed to providing the necessary immigration solutions for your workforce, allowing you to focus on your core business objectives. Benefit from:

Our global reach with over 34 offices in 14 countries and expanding.

Lawyers who possess unrivalled expertise to navigate the complexities of global immigration.

An efficient and personalised approach to navigating the global immigration complexities.

A proven track record of helping businesses of all sizes achieve their global mobility goals.

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Immigration and Global Financial Services: An Overview

The demand for foreign talent is rising in sectors requiring a highly skilled workforce, such as financial services and information technology. The financial services marketplace, including banks, insurance companies, investment advisers, and asset and wealth management firms have grown and globalised, with companies requiring strategies to compete for top finance talent.

A global mobility of talent can improve the ability of financial services companies to solve emerging business challenges effectively, enter fast-growing markets, and forge a global mindset necessary for corporate leaders today. It can be difficult to understand the nuances of immigration laws and policies. Not only the requirements for work visas and permits vary widely from country to country, they also vary depending on the company’s size and growth statistics, the job position, salary and benefits offered.

Immigration authorities carry out a rigorous review of both the employer and their potential foreign employees before accepting a work visa or permit application. Corporate immigration laws aim to reduce immigration or economic abuse. A strategy that aligns with the law can ensure full compliance with the respective country’s immigration rules.

It is highly recommended to consult with a business immigration lawyer even before you start designing your firm’s strategy for hiring foreign workers or international transfers. The IAS legal team has the required knowledge, competence, and experience to assist your business immigration requirements and support your sponsor licence application for hiring finance staff from overseas.

Our expert lawyers can assist your business with all immigration matters. Reach out to us today.

Our Global Financial Industry Immigration Services

At IAS, we understand that your immigration-related challenges and requirements are varied. You may, for example, be looking for legal and immigration assistance with one or more of the following:

Expanding your business operations in a new country
Obtaining required licences or permits to hire foreign workers
Complying fully with the immigration laws while recruiting a global workforce
Transferring your staff from overseas offices/branches
Managing any other risks associated with the immigration process
Recruiting international students or graduate trainees/interns, etc.
Complying with tax and social security regulations for migrant workers
Adhering to data privacy rules and employment laws, including meeting the minimum compensation and benefit thresholds
Complying with any other government restrictions

Don’t worry if your ask is different and is not listed above, because our IAS team offers bespoke services in the following areas:

Strategic planning and multi-jurisdictional immigration assessments for individual and team relocations
Global, regional and country-specific business travel advice and compliance assessments
Visa/permit eligibility assessments and strategic advice
Drafting, reviewing, and updating your company’s internal global immigration policies
Providing comprehensive training for your HR staff, covering global immigration basics, distinctions between business travel and work permission, etc.
Liaising with country governments on your behalf where required

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Business Visa & Immigration Services

Business Compliance

We assist businesses to comply with global immigration and employment laws

Corporate Immigration

Our lawyers support multinational corporations and entrepreneurs to obtain employee visas, business immigration licences and business visit visas.

Sponsor Licence

Businesses looking to sponsor foreign employees to work in the UK must obtain a sponsor licence. Get in touch with us now for support.

Innovator Founder

We can help you apply for an Innovator Founder Visa to incorporate and run your business in the UK.

Global Talent

We help you satisfy the ‘exceptional’ talent requirements and endorsements for the Global Talent Visa

Hiring Finance Workers

We help you secure visas for talented overseas finance employees

How Can IAS Help?

At IAS, our team of experienced immigration lawyers have the required expertise and experience to assist you with your business immigration requirements, regardless of the complexity of your case. We have worked with many companies and organisations in the financial services sector, providing timely and cost-effective solutions to their immigration challenges.

Moreover, we understand that since financial services is a highly regulated sector, it is of utmost importance for you to comply with all relevant rules and regulations in any country, so that you can continue operating legally there. As your business immigration lawyers, we can help you meet the compliance requirements, wherever you expand or operate.

We are here for you for every step of the process; for example, starting from helping you decide which visa/permit option would be most suitable for your foreign hire in your circumstances, to advising you on the required licences and documentation, to completing your workers’ visa/permit applications on their behalf.

You may choose from any of our below packages and/or ask for more customisable services as required in your immigration situation:

The Advice Package: Comprehensive advice from our professional immigration lawyers, tailored to suit your needs and situation
The Application Package: Advice regarding eligibility and application process from a dedicated immigration lawyer, followed by actual assistance in completing and submitting your application form
The Fast Track Package: A premium service offered in case you have a tight deadline for submitting the visa/permit application, where your case becomes a top priority for our lawyers
The Appeal Package: Preparation of your appeal case by experienced and knowledgeable lawyers, and full legal representation in any hearings/tribunals on your behalf

We also offer comprehensive global business immigration services across other sectors, including Agriculture, Energy, Art, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Dental, Sports, Fashion, Military, Aviation and many more.

Your global talent strategy should never be limited by immigration barriers. Let IAS handle the complexities, so you can focus on growing your business. Call us on +44 (0)333 414 9244 today, or reach out to us online, to speak to our team of legal advisers and immigration consultants.

We offer immigration advice sessions as face to face appointments at all of our UK offices, or via the phone.

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