Australia – Amendments to Condition 8107 for 457 Visa Holders
Posted on October 13, 2016
Foreign nationals of subclass 457 visa holders are subject to work restriction condition 8107. Under current rules, the condition 8107 applies to all primary subclass 457 visa holders who, when cease work with their sponsoring employer, must leave or apply… Read more »
Saudi Arabia – Increased Duration of Visa Validity
Posted on October 13, 2016
The Saudi government has revised its immigration system in accordance with Vision 2030. The validity period of work visit and commercial visit visas have been extended. Nationality New Validity Period New Authorized stay upon each entry – for multiple… Read more »
Switzerland – Increased Quotas for non-EU/EFTA Work Permits in 2017
Posted on October 13, 2016
The Swiss government has decided the quotas for highly qualified workers from non-European Union (EU)/European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) countries, as well as for assignees from EU/EFTA countries. The quotas for non EU/EFTA nationals have been increased by 500 per… Read more »
Thailand – New measures for filing at the One-Stop Service Center
Posted on October 13, 2016
The One-Stop Service Center (OSSC) in Thailand was established to make the processing of visas and work permits for qualified foreign investors, experts, and correspondents, including their family members, simpler. Visas and work permits for these categories are typically issued… Read more »