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Short business trips often feel low-risk, but when it comes to social security, even a few days abroad can carry real implications. In this episode of "Social security matters", host Gary Chandler is joined by Vialto experts Andrei Ioanei and Lara Kodytek to unpack why coverage can be triggered from day one, and how common assumptions can leave both employees and employers exposed.

Lights, camera…global mobility.   In this episode, Shai Dayan and Angelo Paparelli spotlight Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, whose latest film "Marty Supreme" features a key scene filmed just outside Tokyo. As a dual US–French citizen working on an international production, what immigration rules would he likely need to navigate to film legally in Japan?   Joined by Jia Ee, Director at Vi...

It's a very special, festive edition of Celebrities On The Move, as Shai and Rekha gather to talk about the big man himself: Santa Claus! We all know that Kris Kringle performs magic on Christmas Eve by visiting virtually every country in the world to spread joy, deliver presents, and consume millions of calories from the treats left out by children and their families. But how does he (legally) ma...

In this historic episode of Celebrities On The Move, Shai and Rekha are together for the very first time, recording from our Vialtitude client conference in Las Vegas. They're joined by Vialto US immigration attorney Adena Whitlow for a uniquely first-hand perspective on the immigration and citizenship journey of the Canadian-born, US-dual citizen star of Superbad, Pineapple Express, and, most rec...

Vialto's Gary Chandler and Alan McAllin return to On The Move for part three of their Social Security Matters series. This time, they explore three very specific opportunities for companies and their employees to save big money on social security taxes as they move between countries. All while keeping the employee whole.  

What happens when rock ‘n’ roll stars meet immigration policy? In this episode, Shai and Rekha return to dive into Noel and Liam Gallagher's triumphant and long-awaited return to the stage, leading the legendary rock group Oasis, in their ancestral homeland of Ireland. They're joined by return guest Aoife Kilmurray, as they explore the immigration and work authorization rules that even global supe...

Prodded by Executive Orders of the Trump administration, American immigration officials ask ever more probing questions and request voluminous information. Consular officers question visa applicants; border officers inspect applicants for admission; USCIS officers interview companies and visa holders at FDNS site inspections; and federal immigration agencies require answers to ever-longer online a...

Following the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22nd, the Senate announced its revisions on June 17th. This episode provides an update to the detailed discussion of the tax implications of One, Big, Beautiful Bill that were covered in our earlier episode 32.  Here, Julie Baron and Susie McCauley continue their analysis and highlight the key differences of the Senate version, inclu...

On May 22, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which provides amendments and additions to several areas of the tax law. In this episode, Julie Baron and Susie McCauley from Vialto’s US tax practice review the aspects of the Bill that are particularly relevant for organizations with mobile employee populations. Their wide-ranging discussion covers many pro...

Social security contributions costs vary widely around the world, and in some places can easily exceed 50% of an employee's compensation. So it's not hard to see how those  costs can quickly add up for expat assignments. How can companies lower their assignment costs and potentially improve benefits for their assignees? On The Move welcomes back Gary Chandler and Alan McAllin, direct from Vialto's...

April 30, 2025 marked a major political milestone—100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term as the United States' chief executive. True to his campaign vows, Trump has shaken up US immigration policy with bold reforms, while other headline-making pledges are yet to come. In this episode, Vialto's Shai Dayan sits down with his colleagues Angelo Paparelli and Hugo Vijge as they assess the i...

In the first of a series of episodes on global social security tax issues, we welcome Vialto's Gary Chandler and Alan McAllin to On The Move. In this first episode, we introduce listeners to the world of social security, an often-overlooked tax that should really be at the forefront of every company’s mind. They'll help listeners understand issues around compliance, adjusting to new legislation, a...

Shortly after Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the United States, Vialto's Lauren Mullen, Angelo Paparelli, and Manish Daftari hosted a webinar to review his early Executive Orders relevant to immigration. In this episode, we replay that event, in which we provide guidance on navigating the impact of these Executive Orders, and helping global mobility teams understand how these develop...

Jisoo. Jennie. Rosé. Lisa. Together, they are BlackPink - darlings of K-Pop and arguably the most popular all-female musical act in history. As part of their most recent "BORN PINK" world tour, these multi-talented young ladies traveled to the Philippines for a pair of sold-out concerts, playing to some 100,000 BLINKs. In our final episode of 2024, Shai and Rekha are joined by Vialto's Larissa Dal...

From his fresh-faced beginnings as a member of Manchester United's 'Class of '92' to global cultural icon and part-owner of Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, David Beckham has lived a life that has taken him all around the world - including his first foray to the United States in 2007, as a player with the Los Angeles Galaxy. Today, he spends a considerable amount of his time in south Florida,...

Conan O'Brien is a comedy legend. A fixture of American late night television for nearly 30 years, he's also the writer behind some of the most iconic episodes of The Simpsons, as well as Saturday Night Live. More recently, Conan has been making audiences laugh as host of the podcast, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, and the travelogue, Conan O'Brien Must Go. In this episode, Shai and Rekha find out...

The UEFA European Football Championship tournament is already under way in Germany and, while he took a nasty knock on the nose in the opening match, Kylian Mbappé is still expected to lead his fellow Frenchmen deep into the competition. Since cementing his superstar status at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Monsieur Mbappé is no stranger to traveling the world for club and country, but—as massive footba...

Ever wondered about the secret to seamless global payroll management? Join your host Ian Cluroe and his guest, Wojciech Kupny—partner and global leader of Vialto's Compensation and Payroll practice—as we help demystify the complexities of this important function, and share how organizations can simplify the global payroll management puzzle to deliver a great employee experience. To learn more abou...

Celebrities On The Move's listeners have spoken, and Rekha and Shai have listened! Our latest episode is all about The Blonde With The Sparkly Guitar herself: Ms. Taylor Alison Swift. Earlier this year, Taylor sold out four nights at the Tokyo Dome, playing to over 220,000 rapturous Swifties. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Noriyuki Tominaga from Vialto's immigration team in Tokyo. Togeth...

Trevor Noah is one of the most influential comics of the last decade, and among South Africa's greatest cultural exports. The reliably funny and thoughtful native of Johannesburg first become known outside his home country as host of The Daily Show, which catapulted his career to new heights. Shai and Rekha are joined by an immigration celebrity in his own right, Vialto Law's Angelo Paparelli, as...

Pharrell Williams has a special connection to France. He was an integral part of Daft Punk's farewell album, Random Access Memories, performing vocals on the Grammy-winning track, Get Lucky. More recently, he's been living and working in Paris as the men's creative director for an iconic French fashion house. Oh la vache! So what sort of French visa and right-to-work options are available to this...

The world knows Cillian Murphy from his roles as Jim in 28 Days Later, Dr. Jonathan Crane / The Scarecrow in Batman Begins, and Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders. He shuns the spotlight and lives a quiet life with his family in Ireland, but his 2023 turn as the title character in the acclaimed Oppenheimer has turned him into a global superstar and favorite for the 2024 Academy Award for Best Actor. M...

One of the biggest dates on the sporting calendar takes place this weekend: Super Bowl LVIII (that's 58 for you non-Romans). Some 150 million people will tune in around the world to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers for NFL bragging rights, and the stories—both on and off the field—will be brought to them by hundreds of journalists from every corner of the planet. So how...

While Rafael Nadal may be known as the King of Clay—owing to his astounding 14 titles at Roland Garros—he's served up plenty of success on the hard courts of Melbourne, too. Sadly, Rafa was forced to pull out of this month's Australian Open due to injury, but with two tournament wins to his name in 2009 and 2022, he’s delivered plenty of ripsnorters to Aussie fans over the years. And so, in this e...

Sasha Fierce? Queen Bey? Whatever you call her, one thing is certain: Beyoncé Knowles is an entertainment icon. In the summer of 2023, she played five sold-out nights in London to a staggering 240,000 people as part of her Renaissance World Tour. So how does an American superstar like Beyoncé arrange to work legally in the UK? Join Rekha and Shai as they host Vialto's Lily Malekyazdi and Kelly Ter...