China – Verification of Invitation Letter Required for Puxi of Shanghai

Posted on July 29, 2016

An additional requirement is now mandatory for the application of the China Z Employment Visa in the Puxi area of Shanghai.  Verification of the invitation letter before it is submitted to the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce is now required.  … Read more »


Hong Kong – Verification of Labor Search Required

Posted on July 29, 2016

A government audit was performed of the Hong Kong Immigration Department and a recommendation of strengthening the verification process of whether employers are performing a labor market search was included. Work permits in the General Employment Policy and Admission Scheme… Read more »


Singapore – Minimum Salary Increase for Employment Passes

Posted on July 29, 2016

Beginning January 1, 2017, the minimum salary for Employment Passes will increase from SG $3,300 to SG $3600 per month.  Employers that hired foreign nationals before January 1, 2017 may renew the existing salary criteria for three years.  There will… Read more »


Uganda – Investigation of Foreign Nationals

Posted on July 29, 2016

The Uganda Immigration Authorities have been investigating foreign nationals on whether they have the appropriate documents and proper status to be working.  The investigations have led to an arrest of twenty eight foreign nationals. The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration… Read more »


Uganda – Online Application System Launched

Posted on July 29, 2016

In an effort to promote tourism, Uganda has lowered its government filing fee for single-entry visitor visas from US $100 to $50. It also launched an electronic system for filing of all types of visas, work permits, and passes.  Applications… Read more »