United Arab Emirates – Abu Dhabi Strict on Dependent Visas
Posted on January 22, 2019
Dependents of work permit holders in Abu Dhabi are encouraged to submit supporting documents from Abu Dhabi for dependent applications. Dependent applications with supporting documents issued from Dubai are generally not being accepted by the authorities or are being asked… Read more »
European Union – UK Parliament Rejects Withdrawal Agreement
Posted on January 22, 2019
On January 15, 2019, the United Kingdom parliament voted overwhelmingly (by 432 votes to 202) against the withdrawal deal negotiated between the government and the EU. On January 16, the UK prime minister faces a no confidence vote. The government… Read more »
Belgium – Single Permit Procedure Implemented
Posted on January 11, 2019
As reported earlier, the Single Permit Procedure has now been implemented, effective January 1, 2019. The single permit is a residence permit with confirmation of the right to work, applicable to non-EU nationals seeking to work and reside in Belgium… Read more »
Canada – Parents and Grandparents Program to Reopen in January
Posted on January 11, 2019
Canada’s Parents and Grandparents program is planned to reopen in late January. A foreign national, who is at least 18 years of age, can sponsor their parents or grandparents to become a permanent resident if they meet one of the… Read more »
Ireland – New PAYE Obligations
Posted on January 11, 2019
Beginning January 1, 2019, employers must now report payroll information to Revenue at the time employees are paid. The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system is a method of tax deduction under which an employer calculates and deducts any income… Read more »
United Kingdom – Immigration Health Surcharge To Double
Posted on January 11, 2019
An Order of December 18, 2018 authorizes the doubling of the immigration health surcharge (IHS) to £400 per annum, effective January 8, 2019. The discounted charge, payable by Tier 4 students and those on the Youth Mobility Scheme (Tier 5), will rise… Read more »