Beginning March 25, 2017, the Shanghai Labour Bureau will no longer accept any Alien Employment License and Work Permit applications under the old immigration policy. The new process has been streamlined to apply online. Key Changes to Take Effect: Employers… Read more »
The Finnish Immigration Service is currently experiencing extended processing times due to understaffing. As a result, it is difficult to book appointments. Employers should submit an extension case as early as possible to accommodate the increased processing time.
The Work Permit Unit of the Ministry of Interior has clarified this week that any application for short-term employment authorization (SEA) for up to 45 days with a B-1 work visa must be submitted and approved before the applicant travels… Read more »
Beginning March 23, 2017, the Luxembourg Parliament will implement the European Union (EU) Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Directive, which will replace the current ICT rules. The EU Intra Company Transfer permit will allow foreign nationals holding ICT permits issued by other… Read more »
The Nigerian government published the new Immigration Regulations 2017 on March 20, in which it raised compliance issues, noted in the below summary: Business Permit Must be issued in the name of a local registered entity in Nigeria; Foreign national… Read more »
Effective immediately, residence permit holders who are skilled workers with an employer in Norway can now change employers without having to apply for a new residence permit, even if the name of their employer is written on the residence card,… Read more »
Effective immediately, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has increased the processing times for work pass and dependent pass applications, due to enhanced employment law compliance and security checks. Online initial or renewal applications for the Singapore Employment Pass… Read more »
