Beginning January 1, 2020, short term business visitors will have a new rule to oblige to determine whether a payroll obligation exists. An application will no longer be required for submission on PAYE if the following conditions are met: Foreign national is a visitor from acountry with which Ireland has a double taxation agreement; Stay… Read more »
Ministerial order 2019-116 of February 20, 2019, which will come into effect on July 30, 2020, transposes into French law European Directive 2018/957 of 28 June 2018, extending the employment rights of posted (seconded) workers. The French labour code already lays down the core rights of posted workers in many areas. In addition to these,… Read more »
The Czech embassy in New Delhi, India, has implemented a new appointment booking system for nationals of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives applying for employee cards. Under this system, only 33 employee card applications will be accepted between January and March 2020. Employers are advised to apply for one of the… Read more »
As of November 14, 2019, the government has restored the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) to the selection criteria that prevailed before November 1, 2019. The changes that came into effect on November 1, 2019 were focused on limiting the access to the PEQ, primarily to students and temporary foreign workers. The suspension now lifts these… Read more »
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a rule to increase the filing fees for most of its applications and petitions for immigration benefits. The proposed rule will adjust the USCIS fee schedule by a weighted average increase of 21%. The increase in filing fees is needed in order to ensure USCIS has… Read more »
Some employers have learned the hard way that the role of representatives and attorneys is clearly separated in the PERM Rule and that violation of that rule may result in harsh consequences. Employers are required to be totally involved in the recruitment process of their PERM applications. Their attorneys cannot review resumes, interview applicants, or… Read more »
The nationals of the following 53 countries can now attain an e-visa for travel to Russia through the border posts in St-Petersburg and Leningradskaya: Austria, Andorra, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Vatican, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Qatar, Cyprus, China (including Taiwan), Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein,… Read more »
The guarantee deposits required for foreign nationals has significantly increased in Costa Rica. The deposit is a fee paid to the authorities to ensure the cost of deporting or repatriating the foreign national, if necessary. Fees range in increases from $ 300 USD to $ 4,800 USD, depending on the nationality. Temporary and Permanent Residence… Read more »
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of Administrative Development, Social and Labor Affairs (MADLSA) have announced some forthcoming new work and residence permit rules. The proposed measures include a new temporary work visa and permission for sons of foreign residents to work without changing their family sponsorship. Temporary Work Visa This new visa… Read more »
A travel restriction has been placed on foreign nationals who have stayed in the following countries/regions in the past 14 days: Asia: Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand,Korea, Taiwan, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Philippines, Brunei, Vietnam, Malaysia, Maldives Oceania: Australia, New Zealand North America: Canada, UnitedStates Latin America: Antigua and Barbuda,Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Saint Kitts and… Read more »
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