Episode 36: Social security matters: Business travel and social security—Are you covered?

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 Vialto Japan, the trio breaks down Japan’s Entertainer visa, the Certificate of Eligibility process, and how global film productions coordinate immigration compliance when Hollywood heads overseas.

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) make his way to the United States? Our hosts are joined by yet another of Vialto's expert US immigration attorneys, Ashley Poonia, as they run through the various possibilities and come to a very practical conclusion. 

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 recently, the acclaimed Apple TV series, The Studio. Adena doesn't just know US immigration - she knew Rogen before he became an Emmy-winning Hollywood celebrity. You don't want to miss this!

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 superstars must navigate. You gotta roll with it as we break down borders, talk visas, work permits, and citizenship with a punch. As you were!   To learn more about Vialto's immigration capabilities, visit our website.

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 and paper-based forms and issue requests for additional evidence. How companies and noncitizens respond during each encounter can lead to success or failure or, or worse yet, long-term adverse consequences.  This podcast, featuring Angelo Paparelli, Carly Ross and your host Shai Dayan—all members of Vialto’s US immigration team—offers insights, strategies, tips, and tactics on how to truthfully respond to achieve a passing grade.  To learn more about Vialto's immigration capabilities, visit our website

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, including the treatment of tips and overtime, SALT cap adjustments, changes to itemized deductions, the charitable contribution floor, child tax credits, section 899 and notably, clarification around the application of the remittance excise tax. To learn more about Vialto's mobility tax capabilities, visit our website. 

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 proposed changes, including tax rates, the SALT cap, taxation of overtime and tips, automotive loan interest, itemized deductions, the ‘Trump account’ for minors, moving expenses, section 899, and the 3.5% remittance tax on funds sent outside of the US. To learn more about Vialto's mobility tax capabilities, visit our website. 

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 offices in London, to tell us more. To learn more about Vialto's global social security capabilities, visit our website.