As talent mobility practitioners around the globe continue to support the hundreds of thousands of mobile workers and their families being impacted across the Middle East and beyond by the ongoing conflict in the region, WERC is working with its members to collate and share information and resources to support the industry.
Note: All information included below is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice or guidance. Please consult with an immigration, tax, and/or other applicable counsel for any legal or compliance questions or guidance. Additionally, information on this page may change post-publication, as events related to the conflict in the Middle East are rapidly evolving, and users are encouraged to independently confirm the current status of items below as applicable.
Questions? Contact Mike Jackson, WERC’s vice president of public policy and research.
Government Resource Pages
Below are identified government resource pages related to the Middle East crisis or to citizen registrations. This is not an exhaustive list, and individuals should also check the webpages and/or social media accounts for the embassy/consulate in the location they are in for any additional information or resources.
Australia:
Canada:
France:
Germany:
India:
Netherlands:
Singapore:
United Kingdom:
United States:
Government Citizen Support Lines
Below are identified citizen support numbers that have been set up by various governments to provide dedicated assistance.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list, and some governments have not set up central numbers and are instead directing foreign nationals to contact the embassy/consulate in the location they are in.
Canada: +1-613-996-8885; SMS: +1-613-686-3658; WhatsApp: +1-613-909-8881
France: +33-01-4317-5100
India: 1800118797 (Toll Free); +91-11-2301-2113
United Kingdom: +44-0-207-008-5000
United States: +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad); +1-888-407-4747 (from U.S./Canada)
WERC Member Resources:
Below are various webpages for WERC member organizations that provide news and information related to the Middle East crisis. If you have resources to add to this page, please send them to Mike Jackson.
Additional Resources
Below are additional resources that have been identified by various WERC members. If you have resources you would recommend adding to this page, please send them to Mike Jackson.
WERC and its member-led volunteer groups will continue to monitor events and provide updates as available. Additional resources, including industry webinars and additional Mobility News articles, will be forthcoming to support talent mobility practitioners.