Administration Limiting Immigration Visas due to High U.S. Unemployment Levels The Trump administration will be limiting immigration visas in order to protect U.S. workers suffering from job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also bars groups of foreign workers. Several types of visas fall…
Flexible Transportation Solution for a Changing Mobility Landscape Many GMS clients currently reviewing their relocation policies and international assignment programs find they need a flexible transportation solution. Responding to issues around the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are recognizing that shared and public transportation may not provide…
Animal Transportation During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the majority of US households containing at least one pet, the issue of animal transportation is an important consideration. The American Pet Products Association (APPA) reports that 67% of US households own a pet. The variety and number…
Totalization Agreements Help Employers Avoid Paying Duplicate Social Security Taxes Totalization Agreements between the United States and other countries help employers avoid paying duplicate social security taxes. But how can such a situation arise? First, ask these questions: Are you a U.S. employer with operations…
Immigration Application Fees May Increase to Cover USCIS Anticipated Shortfall U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is requesting to have a 10% surcharge added to immigration application fees. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS is experiencing a large decline in revenue from processing…
