INDIA & U.S. – Indian Consulate Enacts New Requirements for U.S. Business Visa Travelers
Posted on July 17, 2015
U.S. travelers applying for business visas will now be subject to new requirements enforced by the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. The new requirements will demand that the affected applicants provide their personal bank statements for the preceding six months,… Read more »
MALAYSIA – Details for New Employment Pass Category Announced
Posted on July 17, 2015
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) in Malaysia has announced the implementation of a new category of employment pass (EP), to take effect from 15 July 2015. The new category, to be known as EPIII, is only applicable for EP applications… Read more »
SINGAPORE – Increased Minimum Salary to Sponsor Dependents
Posted on July 17, 2015
The minimum salary for work pass holders looking to sponsor dependents will increase as of September 1, 2015. To sponsor spouses and children, the new minimum salary will be SGD 5,000 per month instead of the SGD 4,000. If the… Read more »
SINGAPORE – Stringent Measures for Highly-Skilled Workers’ Applications
Posted on July 17, 2015
According to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), employers hiring highly-skilled foreign workers will be subject to stricter rulings in order to maximize work opportunities for Singaporean citizens. These changes bring new salary publication requirements and stricter examination of applications for… Read more »