Canada – Increase of Prevailing Wage

Posted on October 11, 2017

  The prevailing wage for jobs in Canada were recently updated on September 25, 2017 for many industries. Work permit applications filed on or after September 25th should ensure to meet the new prevailing wage, which is set by the… Read more »


Singapore – Jobs Bank Integrates with SkillsFuture

Posted on October 11, 2017

  The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore integrated the Jobs Banks website with the SkillsFuture website. Employment Pass applications in which a Jobs Bank advertisement is required can use the new portal which allows for the following: The ability to… Read more »


Singapore – Higher Salary Threshold for Dependent Privileges from January 2018

Posted on October 11, 2017

  Effective January 1, 2018, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will raise the salary threshold for work pass holders to qualify for dependent privileges. What is the change? From January 1, 2018, Employment Pass and S Pass holders need to… Read more »


Switzerland – Increase in Work Permit Quotas for 2018

Posted on October 11, 2017

  The Swiss Federal Council has decided to increase the work permit quotas for 2018. Which work permits are affected? The quotas are imposed on a national, rather than per-company, basis, on long-term B permits and short-term L permits. B… Read more »