Brazil – New Immigration Regulations Published
Posted on December 15, 2017
On December 8, 2017, the National Immigration Council published new Normative Resolutions regulating residence authorization for foreign professionals. The resolutions implement the recent Brazilian immigration law (13445/2017, published 25 May 2017). Note that the resolutions do not mention renewal… Read more »
China – Upcoming Change to Work Permit Renewal Deadline
Posted on December 15, 2017
The State Administration of Foreign Expert Affairs (SAFEA) has announced that, effective February 28, 2018, all work permit renewal applications nationwide will have to be submitted at least 30 working days before the expiry date. Those who fail to… Read more »
Costa Rica – New Social Security Registration Requirements for Dependents
Posted on December 15, 2017
Effective immediately, dependent family members of applicants for permanent or temporary residence are required to register separately with the Social Security Administration of Costa Rica (CCSS) after completing the residence application process. Previously, dependent family members could be included… Read more »
Ireland – Irish Residence Permit Replaces GNIB Card
Posted on December 15, 2017
Effective December 11, 2017, the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service (INIS) has replaced the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) card with a new registration card called the Irish Residence Permit (IRP). Current GNIB card holders should not apply for… Read more »
Malaysia – MYXpats Centre Announces Year-End Closure and Projection of Foreign Knowledge Workers
Posted on December 15, 2017
MYXpats Centre MYXpats Centre has announced that the Expatriate Service Division (ESD)’s online system will be closed for system maintenance and updates from December 26, 2017 (6pm) to January 2, 2018 (8am). During the closure, the system will not… Read more »
South Africa – No More Hardcopy South African Police Clearance Certificates for In-Country Applications
Posted on December 15, 2017
Effective December 31, 2017, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of South Africa will automate the process of checking a foreign national’s South African criminal record, so that it will no longer be necessary to apply for a hardcopy… Read more »