Australia – Changes Announced for Dependent Family Member Definition and Accredited Sponsor Eligibility
Posted on November 11, 2016
Effective November 19, 2016, the Migration Regulations have been amended to redefine who can be included in a visa application as a dependent family member, reducing the upper age limit from 25 to 23 years for dependent children or step-children…. Read more »
China – Work Permit Scheme Implemented in 10 Cities
Posted on November 11, 2016
As reported previously, China introduced a “Pilot Implementation Plan on the Work Permit System for Foreigners in China” in September. It took effect November 1, in ten pilot cities and provinces, Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Anhui, Guangdong, Hebei, Ningxia, Shandong, Sichuan,… Read more »
France – New Online Filing System for Secondment Declarations
Posted on November 11, 2016
As of October 1, 2016, employers who are transferring their employees to work in France on detachment status are now required to file the Secondment declaration (prior detachment declaration) directly through an online system. The employer is required to provide… Read more »
Indonesia – Temporary Stay Permit
Posted on November 11, 2016
Foreign nationals in Indonesia with a work permit (IMTA) now have the option to stay in the country while their IMTA renewal is in process, if they apply for a new Temporary Limited Stay Permit (KITAS). This new permit will… Read more »
Indonesia – Third Party Sponsorship No Longer Available
Posted on November 11, 2016
Effective November 14, 2016, third party agents will no longer be able to submit applications on behalf of the company or applicant. In an announcement made by the Indonesian Immigration authorities on November 7, an applicant and the company sponsor… Read more »
Italy – Guidelines for Posted Worker Notifications
Posted on November 11, 2016
Effective December 26, 2016, regulations have been published which specify the requirements to maintain documentation, obligations concerning working conditions and rules concerning remuneration. The new regulations apply to all employees seconded to or within Italy. Decree N.136/2016, in force since… Read more »