Israel – New Regulations for Foreign Employees of “Hi-Tech Companies” and Their Spouses

Posted on March 2, 2018

  Effective immediately, the Israeli Ministry of Interior has published new regulations relating to the employment of foreign experts in high-tech companies. The new “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa was announced in January 2017. One-year “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa The process only applies… Read more »


Taiwan – Changes Implemented to Taiwan Act for Recruitment and Employment of Certain Professionals

Posted on March 2, 2018

  The Taiwan Act for Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals has recently undergone significant changes that took effect February 8th, 2018.  The changes relate to foreign special professions, foreign professions, and dependents. Foreign Special Professions: The criteria to define… Read more »


Turkey – Delays Possible Due to Implementation of New Registration System for Work Permit Applications

Posted on March 2, 2018

  Effective February 26, 2018, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) requires work permit applications to be submitted using the sponsoring company’s KEP account. Moreover, a secure electronic signature, linked to a qualified electronic certificate, must be used to sign the… Read more »


United Kingdom – Settlement Applications Closed to Tier 1 (General) Migrants after April 5, 2018

Posted on March 2, 2018

  Overseas nationals in the UK under the Tier 1 (General) category will no longer be permitted to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after April 5, 2018. Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system was a category aimed… Read more »