Expatriate & Migration Management

1. Work Permit Processing

Scope:

  • End-to-end handling of work permits for foreign nationals.

  • Industry-specific permits (e.g., Nigeria’s Expatriate Quota (EQ), UAE’s Golden Visa).

  • Document preparation (employment letters, qualifications attestation).

Key Benefits:
✔ Faster approval timelines (30–60 days, depending on country).
✔ Avoidance of application rejections due to errors.

2. Expatriate Quota Applications

Coverage:

  • Securing EQ approvals (mandatory in Nigeria, Angola, etc.).

  • Justification letters to prove unavailability of local talent.

  • Renewals and modifications (additional headcount requests).

Industries Served:

  • Oil & Gas, Construction, IT (where specialized expat skills are needed).

3. Visa Renewals & Extensions

Process:

  • Tracking expiry dates to prevent overstay penalties.

  • Handling dependent visas (spouse/children).

  • Fast-track renewals for critical staff.

Example:

  • UAE’s Employment Visa Renewal (every 2–3 years).

  • Saudi Arabia’s Iqama Renewal.

4. Employee Relocation Services

End-to-End Support:

  • Pre-move: Immigration briefings, document legalization.

  • Logistics: International movers (packing, shipping, customs clearance).

  • Settling-in: Temporary housing, local SIM cards, bank account setup.

Tech Tools:

  • Relocation apps (Urbanize, ReloTalent) for assignee self-service.

5. Housing & Schooling Assistance

Services:

  • Accommodation: Short-term serviced apartments, long-term leases.

  • School Admissions:

    • International school applications (e.g., American/British Schools).

    • Assistance with entrance exams/interviews.

Regions with High Demand:

  • Middle East (Dubai, Riyadh), Asia (Singapore, Shanghai).

6. Cultural Integration Programs

Offerings:

  • Language Training: Business English, Mandarin, Arabic.

  • Cultural Sensitivity Workshops:

    • Local business etiquette (e.g., gift-giving in China).

    • Religious/customs awareness (e.g., Ramadan in Muslim countries).

  • Networking: Expat community introductions.

Outcome:

  • Reduces early repatriation due to culture shock.

7. Compliance Advisory on Immigration Laws

Risk Mitigation:

  • Audits: Ensuring all expat documents are up-to-date.

  • Policy Updates: Adapting to changing laws (e.g., Saudi Nitaqat Saudization).

  • Penalty Avoidance: Fines for illegal workers (e.g., UAE’s Tasheel violations).

Global Examples:

  • UK Skilled Worker Visa – Minimum salary thresholds.

  • US L-1 Visa – Intracompany transfer rules.