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Based on the earlier Brexit developments this week, which included British lawmakers voting down Prime Minister Theresa May’s most recent negotiated Brexit deal and also voting against the prospect of leaving the European Union without a deal in place, the Parliament voted favorably on Thursday towards requesting an extension of Brexit. The UK’s departure from the EU is currently slated to occur March 29.

On Wednesday, March 13, the United Kingdom Parliament voted against exiting the European Union without having a withdrawal deal in place.

On Tuesday, March 12, the UK Parliament turned down the second Brexit withdrawal agreement brought forward by Prime Minister Theresa May. This is the second time PM May's negotiations with the European Union have been rejected by British lawmakers. Previously the Parliament turned down PM May's first negotiated agreement in January.

Aires is pleased to announce that Lance Allen, GMS, has joined the company as General Manager of the West Coast Region. In his role, Lance will be responsible for the continued growth and development of Aires’ business in the region.

The UK government and EU have agreed on a deal for EU citizens and UK nationals regarding residence status. The agreement, titled the EU Settlement Scheme, will guarantee that after the UK’s planned departure from the EU on March 29, 2019, EU citizens (along with family) in the UK and UK citizens (along with family) in the EU can continue their residence status without disruption.

Aires is pleased to announce that the company has earned Highmark Health’s Best Practice Area Performance award as a mobility partner in recruiting. The award was presented to Aires at a ceremony held in Pittsburgh on January 17.

Travelers entering the United States via the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must apply for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval no later than 72 hours before departure to the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available

Aires hosted our Fifth Annual Aires Broker Network Summit, “Navigating the waters of Relocation” at the historic Omni William Penn hotel in Pittsburgh, PA November 13-15, 2018. At this three-day event, Aires provided education, training, and an inside look at the Aires culture to their top-performing Real Estate Brokerage Partners throughout the USA and Canada.

Aires is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded Outstanding Corporate and Social Responsibility Initiatives by the Forum for Expatriate Management at the APAC Expatriate Management & Mobility Awards (EMMAs). The award was presented to Aires at a ceremony held September 6 in Hong Kong.

In March 2018, Australia's Subclass 457 visa (Temporary Work, Skilled) was abolished and replaced with the new Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa.