Canada – Mail Service Interruption Will Cause Delay for Mailed Applications and Work Permits
Posted on July 1, 2016
A strike between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is imminent. A two week extension to the July 2nd deadline was officially declined by the Canada Post CEO, Deepak Chopra. The two parties have been bargaining over… Read more »
Canada – Mexican Nationals Soon to be Visitor Visa Exempt
Posted on July 1, 2016
Beginning December 1, Mexican nationals may enter Canada as a visitor without a visa requirement. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Tuesday during a state visit by Mexican President Pena Nieto and follows through on a promise that… Read more »
Germany – Recommended Wage Increase
Posted on July 1, 2016
The minimum wage in Germany will increase from €8.50 to €8.84 per hour, starting January 1, 2017, pending a government approval. The Minimum Wage Commission reviews the wage threshold every two years, increased this from 2014 wages. The minimum wage… Read more »
Panama – New Regulations for International Executive Visa
Posted on July 1, 2016
Panama introduced stricter regulations for employers applying for foreign nationals as International Executive visas to work in the companies Panama branch on June 20 signed by the General Director of Migration. The new regulations include: Raising the minimum salary to… Read more »
South Africa – Proposed Immigration Policies
Posted on July 1, 2016
The South African Department of Home Affairs released a proposed immigration policy to revamp its outdated immigration strategies. The proposed strategies are open to public comment until September 30th, in which a new set of detailed immigration policies will be… Read more »
United Kingdom – Possible Immigration Implications of the UK Vote to Leave the European Union
Posted on July 1, 2016
On Thursday June 23, 20162, a majority of the United Kingdom (UK) electorate voted to leave the European Union (EU) in a non-binding referendum. The result was 52% for Leave, 48% for Remain, on a turnout of 72% of potential… Read more »