A new service order released by the Ministry of Labor will now allow Brazilian intermediary companies to apply for a technical visa work authorization for foreign workers who provide technical assistance or technology transfer. The current system only allowed companies… Read more »
Two new immigration categories have been introduced, the intra-corporate transferee permit and the long-term mobility permit. The following are criteria for an intra-corporate transferee permit Issued by another EU Member state; Permitted to work and reside at a company that… Read more »
Any hotel, guest house, hospital, or any other type of establishment that provides accommodation to foreigners, must submit details of the residing foreigner in Form C to the Registration authorities within 24 hours of arrival of the foreigner on the… Read more »
Applications filed with Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status have been seeing two week delays above normal processing times handled at the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation. The current processing time for submitting Stage 2 Employment Pass applications are typically 2 weeks,… Read more »
According to a new law that goes into effect on January 1, 2017, employers based in the European Union/Economic Area or Switzerland that send employees on assignment to Austria, must now appoint a document maintenance and information agent. Documents of… Read more »
On March 2, 2015, Belgium introduced a mandatory “contribution to cover the administrative costs” with regard to first requests for residence authorization, such as, visa D applications, by foreigners. Work permit holders must pay a levy, amounting to 215 €,… Read more »
Beginning November 10, 2016, dual Canadian citizens in Canada must carry their Canadian passport when travelling or transiting through Canada. Travelers are advised to carry both passports when traveling because the new electronic system (eTA) goes into effect soon, in… Read more »
Many offices in India and surrounding countries will be closed for Diwali. Celebrations may last up to five days, beginning the end of October/early November. Closures are specific to each country. Government offices, post offices, and banks will be closed… Read more »
The Short Stay Visa Waiver Program was due to expire October 31, 2016, however, has been extended for the next 5 years, until October 31, 2021. It first began on July 1, 2011 and has now been extended twice. The… Read more »
As previously announced, beginning January 1, 2017, the minimum salary for Employment Passes will increase from SG $3,300 to SG $3,600 per month. As a reminder, employers should ensure that they meet the new salary threshold for their employees. The… Read more »
