THE PHILIPPINES – Representatives Permitted to File Annual Reports on Behalf of Foreign Nationals

Posted on January 2, 2015

In the Philippines, foreign nationals are required to file an Annual Report with the Bureau of Immigration within the first 60 days of the new calendar year. Previously, it was required that all foreign nationals must appear in person to… Read more »


SOUTH AFRICA – In-Country ICT Applications Permitted in Certain Cases

Posted on January 2, 2015

Effective immediately, certain foreign nationals holding Intra-Company (ICT) Work Visas issued prior to May 26th, 2014 will be permitted to apply for a new ICT Work Visa while still in South Africa. These ICT Work Visa holders are eligible to… Read more »


VIETNAM – Certain ICTs May Apply to be Exempt from Work Permit Requirement

Posted on January 2, 2015

Work permit exemptions are now available to certain highly skilled intra-company transfers (ICTs). Foreign workers who hold managerial positions or are considered experts, specialists, or technicians in their field are eligible to apply for an exemption. The applicant must have… Read more »