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 Have you claimed your 2011 EU Vat refund yet?May 17, 2012 The June 2012 deadline is fast approaching. For more information on receiving the full refund your non-EU company is entitled to check out this article from Ernst & Young's T Magazine. Accelerated Labour Market Opinion Process LaunchedApril 25, 2012 Human Resources and Skills Development Canada announced today the launch of the Accelerated Labour Market Opinion (ALMO) program. As we reported on April 10th, the ALMO program is expected to reduce the HRSDC / Service Canada processing time. If the employer meets all the eligibility criteria to participate in the A-LMO Initiative, HRSDC/Service Canada will then verify if the employer has agreed to all of the attestations and issue a positive A-LMO within 10 business days. European Commission to Examine Taxation of Cross-Border WorkersApril 17, 2012 As reported by KPMG, the European Commission announced recently that it will examine the taxation of cross-border workers. Throughout 2012, the EC will assess the direct tax systems of EU Member States to determine whether they create unfair disadvantages for workers that live in one Member State and work in another. Accelerated LMO Process Coming SoonApril 10, 2012 As reported by Greenberg Turner in its latest alert, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) will imminently announce the launch of an Accelerated Labour Market Opinion (ALMO) program. Under the new program, HRSDC expects to process LMO applications within 10 days from the date of submission for eligible employers seeking LMOs for managerial and high skilled occupations. New Simplified LMO Process in QuebecApril 2, 2012 The province of Quebec has implemented a new simplified Labour Market Opinion (LMO) process. The new process no longer requires employers hiring foreign workers to provide proof of recruitment efforts in 44 occupations in a variety of fields. This news is of particular interest for employers that were using the now defunct IT Worker Program. US Citizen and Immigration Services Accepting H-1B Visa Petitions for Fiscal Year 2013March 26, 2012 On Monday, April 2, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting FY 2013 H-1B cap-subject petitions for employment starting on October 1, 2012. Canadian Temporary Foreign Worker Compliance Audits IncreaseMarch 21, 2012 Recently there has been an increase in compliance audits, including assessments, to ensure TFWs are working under Subtantially the Same (STS) terms and conditions of employment set out in the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) confirmation letter and annex. It has been almost a year since Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) announced new rules for employers hiring foreign nationals under the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program . These new rules are aimed at ensuring that employers meet their responsibilities under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). Stricter Enforcement of Japanese Import RegulationsMarch 15, 2012 As reported on March 8, 2012 by Santa Fe Relocation, Japan Import Regulations for air shipments are being more strictly enforced at the Narita Airport.Business Leaders Want ActionMarch 11, 2012 Canadian business leaders were asked to rank a number of key issues that should be addressed in the upcoming federal budget. Their responses clearly show that the gap between available jobs and the skill set of available workers is of key concern. Detailed Valuations for Household Goods, Trend or Anomaly?February 28, 2012 Recently we have seen an increase in the incidences of employees being asked for additional information when crossing the border in advance of their household goods shipment. When transporting household goods into Canada from the United States the employee is required to provide a listing of goods accompanying them as well as a listing of goods that will follow at a later date. Both of these lists are to indicate the value of the items shipped. UK Announces New Independent Border AgencyFebruary 24, 2012 In response to a report from the Independent Chief Inspector for the UK Border Agency, the UKBA has announced that it will be establishing an independent agency, the UK Border Force. The new agency will be created in early March 2012 and will be responsible for border controls and inspection services. View the full Fragomen report here. The US has New L-1 Visa RuleFebruary 16, 2012 As reported by Fragomen, the US Department of State announced a new rule that allows L-1 visas to be issued for up to five years. Canada's Rental Vacancy Rate DecreasesFebruary 6, 2012 As reported by CMHC the average rental apartment vacancy rate in 35 of Canada's major centres showed a slight year over year decrease. Canada’s Housing MarketJanuary 12, 2012 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released its Housing Market Outlook.relocation knowledge centreblogrelo-lert
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