CHINA – WWII Commemoration to Postpone Processing Times

Posted on August 7, 2015

Government offices in China will be closed on September 3-5, 2015 in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Work permit and residence permit processing will be suspended during that time. Applicants should expect processing… Read more »


RUSSIA – Extensions of Stay No Longer Granted for Ukrainian Nationals

Posted on August 7, 2015

Ukrainian nationals in Russia are now only eligible to remain in the country for up to 90 days in a given 180-day period without having a work or residency permit. Prior to this policy change, Ukrainian nationals working in Russia… Read more »


SWITZERLAND – Quotas for EU/EFTA L Permits Exhausted for Third Quarter of 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015

The quota for L permits for the third quarter of 2015, for short-term assignees from European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) countries, has been filled. Who is Affected? New, incoming EU/EFTA nationals who are assigned to Switzerland… Read more »


TURKEY – Online System Error Causing Delay in Residence Permit Applications

Posted on August 7, 2015

The Istanbul Migration Directorate website is currently experiencing a system error where available appointment dates have not been displaying for some days. This system error will probably cause delays for foreign nationals in Istanbul trying to book initial residence permit… Read more »