1. Adapting to Global Changes: Immigration, Tax and Relocation

2. Moderator
Minal Shah, Partner
Panelists
Stephanie Alisuag-Schreiber, Senior Manager, Mobility Programs Office
Deborah Davy, Senior Counsel
Claudia Howe, Partner
Chris Pardo, Vice President Global Services

3. International Assignment: Case Study
Pele Shah is an Indian citizen
U.S. permanent resident since 2007
Senior Director of Soccer Corp. in Palo Alto
Compensation $200,000
Soccer Corp. has a new subsidiary near Sao Paulo, Brazil with 2 employees and anticipates growth
Proposed international assignment to Brazil for 1 year (start date is ASAP)
Expects frequent travel to Mexico to set up a new office
Dependents – spouse, three children and nanny

4. Key Issues for Global Mobility
Immigration
Relocation
Tax
Expat or local hire
Visa options & timelines
Corporate policies
Flexibility of options
Family members
Housing
Overall costs

5. Global Mobility Program Trends
Top 5 Global Mobility Initiatives for 2014*
Policy creation and benchmarking
Alignment with talent management
Technology development or enhancements
Program structuring/centralization
Extended international business travel
*PLUS Mobility Outlook Survey

6. Questions?