Belgium – Increased Minimum Salary Thresholds for 2021

Posted on November 4, 2020

Effective January 1, 2021, increased minimum gross annual salary levels for foreign employees have been announced for the Belgian regions of Brussels and Flanders. Wallonia is expected to publish its new salary scales shortly. The increases are as follows: Brussels… Read more »


Canada – Implied Status

Posted on November 4, 2020

On October 20, 2020 the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has implemented important changes to the way work permit extensions are processed, in order to assist temporary residents who are remaining in Canada on implied status to access benefits… Read more »


Malaysia – New Job Advertising Requirement for ESD Employment Permit Applications

Posted on November 4, 2020

Effective November 1, 2020, all companies (including those registered both with ESD and with MDEC) intending to apply for new or renewal employment permits for foreign workers are required to place an advertisement for the job vacancy for at least… Read more »


United Kingdom – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules

Posted on November 4, 2020

On October 22, 2020, the UK government published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing the expected “Points-Based” Immigration System. Among the changes, most of which take effect on December 1, 2020, are the following: English Language Applicants… Read more »