Canada – Medical Refusal to be Revamped
Posted on March 9, 2018
Changes are expected to be released in April regarding Canada’s controversial policy regarding the refusal of foreign nationals that are deemed likely to cause an “excessive demand” on its healthcare system. The current recommendation of the Parliament’s Standing Committee… Read more »
Ireland – Authorities Clarify 90-Day Validity of Letter of Approval for Atypical Work Scheme
Posted on March 9, 2018
Effective immediately, the Irish Naturalization and Immigration Service (INIS) has clarified an existing rule that, for the Atypical Worker Scheme, letters of approval issued for entry clearance must be used within 90 days of issuance, after which they will… Read more »
Singapore – Changes to Foreign Workforce Policy Announced
Posted on March 9, 2018
The Ministry of Manpower has announced upcoming changes to its foreign workforce policy, including an expansion of the Fair Consideration Framework job advertising requirement for Employment Pass (EP) applications to include more companies and more positions, and an increase… Read more »
Poland – New Work Permit Changes and Implementation of ICT Directive
Posted on March 9, 2018
Effective January 1, 2018, new requirements for obtaining work permits for foreign nationals came into force in Poland. The key changes are: New requirements for employers assigning foreign nationals to work in Poland based on a work permit or… Read more »