360 o View of Global Immigration
In a fast moving global economy, remaining compliant with immigration laws, being informed and in control is more challenging than ever before. We are a globally linked up immigration firm. And thanks to our trusted international presence, you have access to the very best knowledge and expertise available to you in the UK and throughout the world. Our services are tailor-made to meet your needs on your latitude, wherever in the world you may be. We are fiercely proud of our success which is built on a solid foundation of service excellence built on the needs of the individual. 1
About Hudson McKenzie At Hudson McKenzie, our aim is to become your preferred immigration service provider, giving a personal touch to all your immigration issues. We are committed to providing you with services that match your needs, fitting them precisely to your unique situation. Our dedicated, talented and highly-skilled lawyers have an in-depth understanding of the key immigration issues facing HR teams. Our people comprise the best in the industry who have worked at large city law firms and Big 4 accountancy practices. Here we have created a firm of people who are passionate about their work, not billing hours. We are enthusiastic and proactive; our mission is to take problems off your desk. We are do-ers and that is what defines Hudson McKenzie s client experience. 2
Successfully emigrating people all across the globe We serve the immigration needs of multi-national organisations and ensure that your workforce can operate wherever in the world and whenever you need them to. We have extensive expertise in international immigration issues and provide a complete range of solutions for clients in the UK and across the borders. We assist clients in the immigration aspects of cross-border mergers and acquisitions and also provide strategic advice on international re-organisations and executive relocations. We have a worldwide network of associated offices ensuring that a specialised and local approach can be given to more specific cases as required. Through this central control and oversight of your immigration programme we can work proactively with you to identify and address patterns, potential risk areas and pressure points in the specific locations in which you operate and highlight these issues to you. We are then committed to working with you at the strategic level to design and implement systems and processes to ensure a robust and compliant global programme. 3
The Hudson McKenzie difference Our clients trust us to take care of their most important assets - their people. They rely on our wealth of industry knowledge to help them avoid pitfalls of immigration. We listen to your needs and design our services accordingly. Our unparalleled expertise is derived from: Experienced professionals from a combination of legal, consulting and industry backgrounds ensuring our advice and solutions are tailored to meet compliance requirements whilst also retaining a strong sense of commerciality. Regular interaction with the immigration authorities and visa issuing posts in various locations worldwide enabling us to develop a strong network of contacts. Active participation in the key government agencies and industry bodies, meaning we are at the forefront of the development of immigration policy and practice and are able to represent our client s interests in these forums. Sound knowledge of immigration and nationality law our professionals regularly prepare and present internal and external training to HR professionals on hot topics in the immigration field. 4
Adding value to become best in class It is not uncommon to find that personal circumstances do not fit neatly into the available immigration categories. For this reason, we do not use precedent emails an never provide ready-made solutions. We constantly update our knowledge base with the most updated and relevant immigration laws and changes. Whether you have a question about the new immigration legislation or simply want to understand the nuances of the ever changing immigration laws, we are happy to share our wealth of industry knowledge. We utilise a 24/7 state-of-the-art online case management system that allows for case processing, filling and updating of work permits and visas. We continually strive to deliver further improvements by listening and talking to our clients. This is all part of our commitment to adding value to every aspect of our service. 5
We fit our services precisely to your unique situation Managing Immigration Compliance The global trend in immigration is towards a more intensive enforcement of existing laws and a regime of higher penalties for non-compliance. Inevitably immigration compliance is a top priority to both employers and their foreign national employees. The reality is that even inadvertent violations are generally actionable, with the stakes for one single breach ranging from monetary penalties to criminal liability, and in some global jurisdictions, repeat offences have the potential to bar all future employee transfers into a given country. Thorough Knowledge. Total Compliance Hudson McKenzie realises the importance of companies complying with all aspects of immigration related laws and regulations. We provide our clients with strategic advice to proactively manage compliance programmes to prevent government immigration controversies throughout the world. We make use of 24/7 state-of-the-art technology to monitor the status of our clients employees to ensure that they adhere to all visa requirements and meet filling deadlines. 6
A Client-Focused International Service With a worldwide presence in over 52 countries, you can be assured of a quick, efficient and cost-effective service that ensures compliance with the laws and regulations of jurisdictions worldwide. Our Network:- North America Canada Latin America Argentina Asia Pacific Australia Europe Austria Middle East Algeria United States Brazil China Belgium Angola Chile Hong Kong Czech Republic Egypt Colombia India France Ghana Mexico Indonesia Germany Israel Japan Greece Kenya Korea Hungary Libya Malaysia Ireland Nigeria New Zealand Italy Saudi Arabia Singapore Luxembourg South Africa South Korea Taiwan Netherlands Norway United Arab Emirates Thailand Poland Vietnam Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom 7
Total Immigration Solutions We provide a full range of immigration solutions to help get people to their desired destination - on time and in compliance with local immigration laws and regulations. Our primary objective is to help you achieve the most effective immigration solutions for your business, avoiding immigration risk and penalties. Our services include but are not limited to the following: - Advising and managing the Sponsor Licence Registration Process. Advising and preparing applications under all Tiers of the Points Based System i.e. Tier 1, Tier 2 [including Tier 2 (General), Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer) and Tier 2 (Sportperson) visas], Tiers 4 and 5. Advising on all kinds of EEA applications under European Law. Advising on all types of UK and Global Immigration applications including those for Permanent Residence and British Citizenship. Advice on short-term assignment planning, advising on and obtaining Business visitor visas, temporary work and residence permits, entry clearances, entry visas and passports. Assessing corporate immigration processes and risk, formulating, Immigration risk reports and solutions. Visa issuance and counselling on entry and departures procedure. Strategic planning for start-up companies in the UK. Dependent/family member visa processing. Advice on entry permission for high net worth private investors in the UK. Corporate immigration policy development and implementation. Immigration Anti-Discrimmination Compliance. Training and support for in-house immigration teams. Translation and legalisation assistance. Appeals. 8
Unparalleled Immigration Knowledge and Expertise - We work with you to achieve your goals Hudson McKenzie have demonstrated a flexible approach in providing tailored services to meet our company s aims and objectives -IT Company 9
Constantly updating our expertise We are a company that is happy to be judged by our actions. Our Board of Directors and staff are personally committed to developing our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Our CSR programme is based on respect for people and the environment, fairness, transparency and making a positive contribution to society. Pro-Bono Our pro-bono philosophy is centred around providing advice and support to those who need it the most, yet who are often least able to afford it. Under our firm wide pro-bono scheme we provide free legal advice and representation to individuals and community groups who can not pay and where public funding is not available. Hudson McKenzie is a firm practicing in the area of immigration law and is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner. The Information contained in this brochure is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Hudson McKenzie and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this brochure. 10
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