Belgium – Increased Focus on Integration Efforts

Posted on December 16, 2016

The Belgian parliament has approved a new Act, which imposes integration efforts on some foreigners who want to reside in Belgium for more than 3 months. The new Act has not yet been published in the Belgian Official Journal. There… Read more »


Canada – Four Year Maximum Eliminated

Posted on December 16, 2016

Effective December 13, 2016, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program cumulative duration of four years no longer applies to all current and future work permit applications.  The 4 year cap was implemented in 2011, however, there were many exceptions to the… Read more »


Finland – Changes to Residence Permit Application Procedures; and New Posted Worker Notification Requirement

Posted on December 16, 2016

Proving Identity Effective November 10, 2016, an applicant will have to prove their identity in person and submit original documents within three months, rather than one month as previously. The change also applies to applicants who submitted their online application… Read more »


Hong Kong – Indian Nationals Subject to Pre-Arrival Registration

Posted on December 16, 2016

Hong Kong has will be requiring Indian nationals to successfully complete an online pre-arrival registration before travelling to Hong Kong beginning January 23, 2017.  Currently, Indian nationals are visa exempt for up to 14 days, however, after January 23, will… Read more »


Malaysia – Companies Must Submit Projections

Posted on December 16, 2016

The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has opened the enrollment for companies to apply for projections of the number of foreign nationals they wish to sponsor for Employment Pass and Professional Visit Pass for the year 2014, beginning December 5th, 2016…. Read more »