Following an official decree on May 11, there have been new implementations regarding immigration policies in an effort to reduce processing times and simplify the immigration process. Work permit extensions and one year technical visas may now be filed online,… Read more »
The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released guidelines for its officers in regards to implied status citizens. Implied status citizens have the right to remain and work in Canada while their work permit extension application is being processed if… Read more »
On June 7, 2016, the European Commission presented a proposal to revamp the European Union (EU) Blue Card scheme, aiming to improve the EU’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled workers, following a public consultation on the existing scheme… Read more »
The Honk Kong immigration department is enforcing stricter rules on employment visas in the General Employment Policy and Admission Scheme for Mainland Talent Professionals categories. They are now requiring employers to advertise the job position for an additional 4 weeks,… Read more »
Effective immediately, the Work Permit Unit (WPU) of the Ministry of Interior has implemented new regulations for obtaining work permits and visas for foreign experts, which apply also to pending work permit applications. The new regulations (originally published in December… Read more »
Foreign nationals sent to Italy on work permits must obtain housing feasibility certificates to provide to the immigration authorities that they have suitable accommodations. Employees must obtain the certificate within 8 days of arrival. These certificates have proven to be… Read more »
The Immigration authorities in Panama are enforcing the return of employees original ID cards once the visa is cancelled. Even if the company requests visa cancellation, the original ID is still required. In the past, a copy of the ID… Read more »
On June 18th, a new Act was passed and put into force for workers that are posted to Poland to provide services. The main goal of the Act is to strengthen the protection of the posted workers. The most important… Read more »
Short term visitors, which include business visas, commercial visit visas, work visit visas, and family visit visas, are now required to purchase an insurance policy while in Saudi Arabia. While applying for the “Enjaz” registration, applicants will be directed to… Read more »
Effective June 18, 2016, new legislation requires employers who send their employees to Slovakia on secondment to notify the National Labour Inspectorate (NLI) of Slovakia, and for sending and hosting companies to maintain certain documents pertaining to the secondment. The… Read more »
