Effective November 23rd, foreign workers holding a subclass 400 – Temporary Work (Short Stay) visa may stay in Australia for six months, as opposed to the current maximum duration of only three months. As additional change, the new legislation allows… Read more »
In an attempt to reveal foreign workers without proper documentation or licensure, Colombian authorities have decided that all foreign workers in Colombia must be registered on Migración Colombia’s website as soon as possible. Employers are responsible for registering the status… Read more »
Kenya’s Department of Immigration Services has noted that stricter enforcement of the six-moth limit on Visitor’s Passes is needed. This memo has come in response to several foreign nationals overstaying their passes. Foreign nationals must plan to leave Kenya before… Read more »
The Kenyan Department of Immigration Services (DIS) has recently published an updated list of documents that must accompany the application of each type of Kenyan work permit. Specifically, the Class D work permits have gained many more requirements. Class D… Read more »
Recently, Malaysia’s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) has announced several changes to processing that have gone into effect this past Monday, November 10th. Going forward, MDeC will only grant dependent passes to dependents ages 18 and younger. Those who are older… Read more »
Following a ruling from the European Court of Justice, the Netherlands cannot require work permits for non-EU foreign workers that are lawfully employed (meaning, they have work authorization for employment in the other EU country) with another EU company and… Read more »
Recently amended immigration laws have resulted in eased documentation requirements for Critical Skills Work Visa applicants. These applicants are required to submit proof of registration application with a professional body recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) or another… Read more »
