Australia – Tuition Fee to be Implemented for School-Aged Dependents of 457 Holders
Posted on September 30, 2016
In 2015, the Western Australian Government introduced a tuition fee for families on a 457 Visa (temporary skilled workers) whose children attend public schools in the Western Australian territory. In a similar step, beginning January 1, 2017, the South Australian… Read more »
China – Proposed Work Permit Scheme to be Implemented
Posted on September 30, 2016
In an announcement made by the State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs’ on September 9, 2016, the existing Expert Permit (R-visa) and Employment License (Z-visa) will be merged into a single permit. Beginning October 1, the Work Permit pilot scheme… Read more »
South Africa – Police Clearance Certificate Alternative Announced For Some In-Country Applications
Posted on September 30, 2016
Beginning October 1, the Department of Home Affairs in South Africa announced foreign nationals would no longer need to apply for a South African police certificate at a police station, if filing in country, for a temporary residence visa or… Read more »
Turkey – International Labour Law in Effect
Posted on September 30, 2016
As previously announced, a new International Labour Law took effect in August, which amended some articles of the Law on Foreigners and International Protection, allowing for more flexibility for foreign national resident permit holders in Turkey. Currently, as of August… Read more »