UNITED KINGDOM – New Regulations Set Forth for Tier 2 Settlement Applicants
Posted on December 11, 2015
Tier 2 visa migrants applying for permanent residence will be subject to new rules and higher minimum salaries as of April 6, 2016. Tier 2 visa holders will have to earn at least 35,000 EUR annually to be eligible for… Read more »
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Revised Labor Laws Go Into Force on January 1, 2016
Posted on December 11, 2015
As of January 1, 2016, new labor laws governing the employment and work authorization of foreign nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will take effect. The new regulations will include stipulations on employment offer letters, conditions for the termination… Read more »
TAIWAN – New Online System for Work Permit Applications
Posted on December 11, 2015
Taiwan is launching an online system for the submission of work permit applications in January 2016. To avoid potential delays upon the debut of the system, employers should create an account as soon as possible. An employer may also add… Read more »
TAIWAN – Foreign Workers and Students to Benefit from Updated Requirements
Posted on December 11, 2015
As FGI previously announced, Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency will implement a new points system proposed to retain foreign workers and students, remove current restrictions and ease work experience requirements. The new system will take effect on January 1, 2016 and… Read more »
PHILIPPINES – In-house Changes to Bureau of Immigration May Cause Processing Delays
Posted on December 11, 2015
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will undergo various internal changes that may consequently delay visa application and work permit processing times. The BI will implement the following changes: • Visa application hearings will be scheduled through a raffle. These outcomes… Read more »