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This edition of TraveLOG takes on topics the world over, including filing for H-1B visas, staying up-to-date on immigration rules in the UK and keeping in touch with family and friends while overseas. It also discusses relocation trends, dual-career choices, and possible places to ride out the recession.
Read on for more!
Visas: Tips for H-1B Filing Season
As H-1B filing season moves ever closer, consider these tips to increase your chances of obtaining one of these elusive visas. The good news is that, with the economic downturn, your chances of success may increase due to lower numbers of applications. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_us_h1b.asp
Global Relocation: Dual-Careers Cause Couples to Rethink International Assignments
For dual-career couples, making decisions about international assignments can be difficult given work restrictions and the fact that spouses may be offered little support as they make their own career transitions. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_general_duel.asp
Global Workforce: Relocation Trends Show Expat Growth
Despite the current world economic downturn, a study by GMAC Global Relocation Services reports that employers expressed optimism about growth in the expatriate population with well over half of respondents expecting increases in expat numbers. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09corp_general_global.asp
Living Abroad: Keeping in Touch While Overseas
It's not unusual to miss family and friends from home while living and working overseas. Luckily, there are several easy (and cheap) ways of staying in touch so you won't have a problem sharing your adventures without breaking your budget. http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_general_expat.asp
Moving Overseas: Going Abroad to Beat the Recession
During tough economic times, several countries offer less risky options when it comes to work opportunities. Read about how Brazil, New Zealand, China, and others may be good places to ride out the recession. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_general_abroad.asp
Working Overseas: Resilience as it Relates to Overseas Success
It may be worth considering your psychological resilience as you explore living and working abroad. Several questions can help you evaluate your own resilience and how it can aid success. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_general_psychologocal.asp
Immigration: Recession Leads to More Stringent Immigration Rules in the UK
Due to the economic downturn and the effort to protect UK workers, new restrictions are being put in place in the UK regarding the entry of foreign workers. These new restrictions will be effective April 1. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_uk_foreign.asp
International Business: Why India's Economy Will Keep Growing
Several factors indicate that, despite grim economic news, India's economy may be more insulated than others during the global economic downturn. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09corp_india_boom.asp
Cost of Living: Netherlands
If you are interested in exploring life and work in the Netherlands, consider some of these important financial considerations. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_netherlands_costofliving.asp
Cultural Advice: India
Don't get tripped up with cultural differences while traveling or living in India. Learn what is expected and how to make a good first impression. For more, click here: http://www.goinglobal.com/newsletter/march09_india_cultur.asp