Four digital technology occupations have been added to the Shortage Occupation List under U.K.’s Tier 2 visa category. This will exempt employers from having to test the resident labor market by advertising positions and allow eligible non-EU workers to fill… Read more »
The United Kingdom will introduce two-year multiple entry visas to Chinese visitors beginning in January 2016 and will later introduce ten-year multiple entry visas as well. Currently, business travelers have to renew their visas every six months, therefore those frequently… Read more »
In an effort to attract a greater number of applicants to the technology sector, the Tier 1 scheme for exceptional talent will expand its eligibility criteria and include individuals demonstrating “exceptional promise” rather than just those with established careers. The… Read more »
In observance of national holidays, government offices in the United Arab Emirates will close during December 1st-5th and they will reopen on December 6th. Martyrs’ Day honors the country’s veterans and is celebrated on December 1st. The UAE also celebrates… Read more »
Swedish authorities are increasingly dedicating resources to assist the thousands of travelers seeking asylum which has resulted in delays to various other immigration services. Foreign nationals applying for visitor’s visas, residence permits or work permits among other immigration services may… Read more »
The South African Mission in Mumbai, India has been experiencing major processing delays of work permit applications for the past two months due to the absence of the Mission’s adjudicator. The South African Mission in New Delhi has been helping… Read more »
The immigration guidelines implemented in May 2014, have been amended by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in order to simplify visa application processes and to ensure compliance. Foreign nationals without a South African consular post in their country of… Read more »
Senegal has eradicated visa requirements and fees for all foreign nationals on visits of up to 90 days. Business and tourist travelers alike may obtain an entry stamp in their passport free of charge upon arrival with a validity period… Read more »
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has restricted the specialized skills that foreign nationals are allowed to perform under the Work Pass Exempt (WPE) category. The amended activities that foreign nationals are now able to perform under the WPE include providing… Read more »
Foreign nationals in Myanmar are subject to inspection of their immigration status by authorities as a result of heightened security caused by the upcoming elections. Authorities seek to confirm the legality of all foreigners working and residing in Myanmar by… Read more »
