Criteria for dependents have changed effective immediately. Qualifying dependent relationships now include: Spouses (opposite and same sex) Domestic partners (opposite and same sex) Children, grandchildren, and stepchildren who are economically dependent on the sponsor Parents Grandparents Siblings who are financially… Read more »
Effective immediately, the Shanghai State Administration of Foreign Affairs requires a different tax certificate in support of applications for Category A work permits, including applicable new work permits, renewals and cancellations. Previously, an Individual Income Tax (IIT) Paid Certificate (Duty-Paid… Read more »
An amendment to the Criminal Code in Canada has doubled the maximum prospective punishment for drunk driving (‘DUI’ – Driving Under the Influence) from five years to ten years. As this offense is now classed as “serious criminality” in Canada,… Read more »
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently implemented several changes to immigration rules and procedures. Partners and dependent children can now make their visa applications online; the minimum income threshold has been updated for certain Essential Skills visa holders; and… Read more »
Effective July 1, 2018, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals for occupations with an unemployment rate of 8% or above have to test the Swiss labor market by advertising. This threshold will be lowered to 5% from January 1,… Read more »
