What is the difference between VISANOW’s Global Immigration and U.S. Immigration services?

“Global immigration” is the designation used for all of VISANOW’s services that take place outside of the U.S. and do not specifically require any interaction, applications, or submissions to any U.S. government agencies such as USCIS, the Department of State, and the Department of Homeland Security.

What countries does VISANOW’s Global Immigration Team serve?

We at VISANOW are proud to say that we can accommodate anyone’s immigration needs to and from any country. We specialize in some of the most common immigrant countries, including Canada and India, while offering services all over the world through our offsite immigration specialists and global partners.

What immigration issues should I be aware of when immigrating or traveling internationally?

Here are a few issues to keep in mind when dealing with another country’s immigration laws:

• Employment payroll: Some countries have payroll requirements regarding local taxes, health contributions, etc. (Taiwan, Brazil, and Argentina are a few examples.)
• Taxes: There may be issues with double taxation and Social Security. Certain treaty countries have special tax exemption certificates.
• Medical requirements: Certain countries require a medical exam upon arrival (China, Saudi Arabia, France) or before departure (Belgium, Saudi Arabia, South Africa.) Many countries also require prior vaccinations and/or a Yellow Fever certificate.
• Citizenship and country of origin: Some countries restrict entry based on country of birth, not just citizenship (India for example.)
• Dependent family members: Your family may or may not be able to join you in your destination country depending on their age, family relation, and work eligibility.
• Restrictions based on religion
• Criminal record/police clearances: Certain countries require extensive background checks and/or police clearance.
• Previous immigration activity: If the employee has worked abroad or in the host country previously, evidence of their previous work permit may be required.
• Gender and relationship status: Certain countries have restrictions on women traveling alone and same-sex spouse immigration benefits. Some also have distinctions between fiancé and spouse immigration benefits.
• Language fluency: Certain countries (like Canada) have a language fluency requirement.