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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
