Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recognized the need to expand the non-LMIA work permit category of ‘Emergency Repair’ so that it includes repairs and maintenance beyond the warranty or service period under the LMIA Exemption Code C-13. Previously, this… Read more »
Effective immediately, intracompany transfers in Milan are subject to new documentation requirements. The Milan Immigration Office is requiring that the employees provide evidence of their highly specialized knowledge within their field. As such, university diplomas will no longer be accepted…. Read more »
Effective May 18th, 2015, residence permit applications in all Turkish cities must be made to the offices of the Migration Department, rather than to the local Foreigners’ Department (Police Authority) in the area of residence. Application Process Under the new… Read more »
Approved companies are now able to register for Ireland’s Trusted Partner Initiative (TPI), which grants them fast-track employment permit application service. These companies will benefit from a streamlined application process with reduced document submission requirements and faster turnaround on applications…. Read more »
A new immigration law impacting dependent travelers will take effect on June 1st, 2015. Under the new law, all minors under the age of 18 years will be required to produce, in addition to their passport, an Unabridged Birth Certificate… Read more »
Brazilian embassies around the world are currently operating with a reduced staff due to a diplomatic strike. This could possibly cause applications and processing time to double, as well as reduce spots available on the electronic scheduling system by nearly… Read more »
Ireland’s Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation is now requiring proof of qualifications of foreign nationals that are applying for employment permits. Their degree or certification must be approved by a relevant Irish entity. The following are nine Irish regulatory… Read more »
When applying for permanent residency, knowledge of Italian civics and language is evaluated under a points-based system. If a foreign national does not submit proof of this knowledge to the Immigration Office, they must take exams to prove their proficiency…. Read more »
Effective immediately, engineers are no longer eligible to obtain the Highly Skilled Residence Permit. Instead, engineers are expected to apply for an employer-sponsored residence and work permit. This change is a result of all civil, industrial, electrical, software, and any… Read more »
Beginning June 1st, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will require that applications for most pass types be submitted through MOM’s online portal. Applications to which the new requirement will apply include the following new and renewal applications for: Work Permits,… Read more »
