Austria – Authentication of Diplomas Now Required for Initial Red-White-Red Card Plus Applications for Dependents of Red-White-Red Card Holders
Posted on February 2, 2018
Effective immediately, university diplomas and school leaving certificates submitted in support of initial Red-White-Red Card Plus (RWR Card Plus) applications by dependent family members of Red-White-Red Card (RWR Card) holders must be legalized and then authenticated under the ENIC-NARIC framework…. Read more »
Oman – Six-Month Ban on Hiring Foreign Nationals in 87 Professions
Posted on February 2, 2018
Effective immediately, Oman’s Ministry of Manpower has suspended the recruitment of foreign nationals in 87 professions, across ten sectors, for six months. Who is Affected? The affected sectors are as follows: Information systems; Media; “Technical professions”; Engineering; Air transport; Accounting… Read more »
Thailand – Four-Year SMART Visa for Top Talent Now Available
Posted on February 2, 2018
Effective 1 February 2018, the Thai Board of Investment has introduced the previously-announced SMART Visa for highly-skilled foreign workers and investors in certain industries. What are the Benefits of the SMART Visa? The SMART Visa is valid for up to… Read more »
United Kingdom – Tier 2 (General) Oversubscribed For Second Month
Posted on February 2, 2018
The number of Tier 2 (General) Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (RCoS) available for January 2018 was exceeded by demand for the second consecutive month. The total number of RCoS available to employers in January 2018 stood at 1651, after 91… Read more »