Getting the foundations right Mobility Services: Global Immigration
Obtaining and maintaining permission for employees to work and reside in multiple jurisdictions is the very foundation of a global mobility program. Thorough knowledge of local immigration law, tracking of employees immigration statuses and integrating immigration into the wider mobility strategy is paramount to minimize risk and ensure compliance. The global immigration challenge In an ever-changing global environment, immigration challenges are becoming increasingly complex. Companies are exploring opportunities both in mature markets which use new tracking and reporting technologies drawing information from smart passports and in developing markets, where immigration rules and requirements are often unclear or prone to unannounced and unexpected change. Failure to comply with local immigration law and procedures can incur severe penalties, ranging from criminal prosecution and fines for both the organization and the individual, to reputational and performance risk for a company both in the local market and globally.
EY Global Immigration centralized coordination across the globe To maintain a compliant, integrated, risk-aware global business immigration program, many of the world s largest employers engage EY s Global Immigration Services team. Ours is the largest integrated business immigration services provider in the world, operating in over 140 countries. Our 20 years of experience in the field, combined with the scale of our operations, means that we can offer both in-depth local knowledge and extensive geographic reach to coordinate assignee transfers to almost any country in the world. Centralized Global Immigration offerings Our team provides a wide range of services, including the review of immigration eligibility, advice regarding appropriate immigration strategies, and the preparation and processing of visas, work permits, permanent residence, extension, naturalization and other immigration applications. Centralized coordination, one global process and specialized, proprietary technology allows for an overview of the complete mobile population to identify areas for cost savings and efficiencies, as well as information on individual employee visa and expiry dates to ensure regulatory compliance. Share knowledge Work permits, visas, residence permits Integration within EY Human Capital Short-term business traveler EY Global Immigration Offerings Immigrant visas, permanent residence Naturalization and citizenship Advisory services Global coordination
EY is the largest integrated immigration services provider in the world. We can help you maintain a compliant, global business immigration program through our network of highly experienced professionals. We offer dedicated people, processes and integrated technology, all specifically designed to address your business immigration needs. The challenge Benefits of our immigration services Compliance No global immigration rules local regulation and policies vary Compliance with immigration laws in all locations and comprehensive reporting on all requirements through licensed professionals in 140 countries Operational effectiveness Lack of integration between immigration, tax and compensation Single point of contact model providing a link between immigration, tax and compensation, reducing costs and avoiding work in silos to improve assignee satisfaction Assignee satisfaction Delays to assignment posting due to lack of host immigration knowledge and poor expectation management Strategies and advice to assist in maximizing speed to deployment, helping to anticipate realistic but aggressive time frames Cost management Non-compliance penalties and fines Significant cost savings and enhanced corporate governance through increased compliance and a reduction in penalties Strategic insight No forward planning or control over immigration statuses and expiry dates Central oversight allowing for a strategic planning approach to the mobility program, using robust analytics and real-time reporting
Why EY Global Immigration Services? Dedicated specialists: more than 600 dedicated immigration professionals worldwide. Comprehensive global coverage: the largest integrated immigration services network in the world, covering 140 countries with 45 additional jurisdictions and established service partners. Significant experience: immigration services provider to over 1,000 client organizations with 50,000 assignees. Integrated solution: working closely with our tax, social security and compensation specialists to enable a seamless, integrated mobility service. Strategically coordinated: 12 service coordination centers, globally. International Social Security Preparation and processing of social security applications, contribution cost optimization and global dispute resolution A market-leading global coordination model Mobility Tax and Advisory Coordination of global assignee programs, design and rollout of tax-compliant and cost-effective assignment policies One of the largest networks of mobility tax and advisory specialists worldwide Short-term Business Traveler Risk Implementation of EY GlobalOne technology covering domestic and international tax rules for more than 100 countries (including US state-to-state) to mitigate short-term business traveler risk Assignment Services End-to-end assignment management including initiation of costings and contracts, design of policies and vendor management The industry's largest practice of its kind globally International Social Security Assignment Services Mobility Tax and Advisory EY Mobility Services Mobility Performance Improvement Short-term Business Traveler Risk Global Immigration Global Compensation Services Global Immigration Preparation and processing of global applications, immigration status tracking and reporting Largest single-brand provider globally covering 140 locations Mobility Performance Improvement Strategic reviews of mobility programs to determine and improve overall performance, cost and process efficiencies, stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with business objectives Some of the industry's most experienced specialists on mobility policy and transformation Global Compensation Services Collection, analysis and payroll reporting of all assignee compensation data, driving efficient and effective income tax, social security and payroll compliance Largest global compensation practice, managing data for over 10,000 assignees
EY s Global Immigration practice is part of our Mobility Services offering, covering the end-to-end process for all international assignments. For more information about our Global Immigration services, please contact: Americas George Reis Tel: + 1 416 943 2535 Email: george.reis@ca.ey.com Asia-Pacific Greg McDiarmid Tel: + 61 2 8295 6914 Email: greg.mcdiarmid@au.ey.com EMEIA James Egan Tel: + 44 20 7951 1488 Email: jegan@uk.ey.com EY Assurance Tax Transactions Advisory About EY EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com. About EY Mobility Services EY Mobility Services brings together a broad range of professional global mobility offerings to cover the end-to-end process for all international assignments. By combining our specialist skills into a cross-discipline approach, we can help our clients anticipate, address and strategically resolve the most challenging assignee mobility planning and deployment issues that arise in today s increasingly complex environment. 2014 EYGM Limited. All Rights Reserved. EYG no. DL1049 EMEIA Marketing Agency 1001074 ED None In line with EY s commitment to minimize its impact on the environment, this document has been printed on paper with a high recycled content. This material has been prepared for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as accounting, tax or other professional advice. Please refer to your advisors for specific advice.