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Arriving with heart and clarity: your local relocation team A new life in a new country rarely begins with routine. It begins with questions, uncertainty, and a search for orientation. That is why it is our mission to make international talent feel welcome in Germany from the moment they arrive. How do we achieve this? With people who are there for you. This is exactly where our relocation network comes in. With over 130 trained relocation consultants in more than 30 cities , we accompany...

Veröffentlicht am 23. Jul 2025

Do you know what stages an international colleague goes through when they are sent to Germany on assignment? Let's take a look at the example of Dave Jackson, a fictional experienced automotive engineer from Boston. Dave is sent to Germany by his company for a three-year project. From that moment on, a well-coordinated team springs into action: Dave, his relocation consultant, and our GMC (Global Mobility Consultant at ICUnet) are in close contact. The GMC coordinates the steps not only with...

Veröffentlicht am 22. Jul 2025

A new job is the beginning Feeling at home – the goal What really helps people when they leave their home country behind for a new start? Landing in the morning, attending their first viewing appointment in the afternoon. The language is foreign, the housing market is overheated, and the only tool they have is a real estate portal on their smartphone. For many international talents, the new chapter in Germany begins with uncertainty – and the feeling of having to cope with everything on their...

Veröffentlicht am 22. Jul 2025

A German citizen lives and works in Spain for several years. There he meets his Colombian partner - they move in together and have a permanent partnership under Spanish law, a so-called ‘ Pareja Estable ’. However, when they want to move to Germany together, things get complicated: This form of partnership is not recognised in this country. If this case had fallen under the German Residence Act , the partner would not have been entitled to a visa - as only spouses and registered partners...

Veröffentlicht am 20. May 2025

Our colleague Stephanie Lahner , Deputy Managing Director of ICUnet Austria GmbH & Senior Relocation & Immigration Manager, knows first-hand what it means to personally accompany international talents on their arrival in Austria. Her job? To support assignees with her in-depth expertise and organisational talent when immigrating to Austria - and to do so with a great deal of passion . ‘It often starts with stress and uncertainty.’ Many skilled workers want to start as quickly as possible -...

Veröffentlicht am 20. May 2025

A highly qualified engineer from Brazil applies for a job in Germany. He fulfils the requirements without any problems, but in the end he receives a rejection. Why? Because the company doesn't know how to get him through the visa process. A lost opportunity - for him and for the company. It is often not the talent's potential that fails - but the system. If you want to hire international skilled workers, you are quickly faced with a mountain of laws, forms and administrative procedures. As a...

Veröffentlicht am 12. May 2025

Lump sums , relocation checklists , and employee-driven core flex programs : many companies are increasingly relying on employee self-service models for relocations. Employees are encouraged to manage various steps of a relocation independently. They plan timelines, submit applications, deal with authorities, and much more on their own. The goal is clear: streamline processes , reduce costs , empower employees . But what happens when something goes wrong? Who is responsible if applications...

Veröffentlicht am 05. May 2025

When budgets shrink and positions are cut, international assignments are often at risk. No surprise – an assignment can cost between €150,000 and €200,000 per year. But canceling everything isn’t a viable option. The key reasons for assignments—Knowledge Transfer, Culture Transfer & People Development—remain highly relevant. The crucial question is: Which assignments truly add value, and where can costs be optimized? A clear strategy helps make the right decisions, even in economically...

Veröffentlicht am 31. Mar 2025

Every international career move comes with challenges – and great opportunities. Our goal? To relieve companies and talents during international assignments so they can fully focus on these opportunities. Through our Global Mobility Services, we ensure seamless and efficient international mobility with personalized support from our Global Mobility Consultants , ensuring that your international talents are well taken care of. Career knows no borders: Whether short-term business trips,...

Veröffentlicht am 17. Mar 2025