May 22, 2015
MOZAMBIQUE – New Immigration Law Impacts Dependent Travelers
A new immigration law impacting dependent travelers will take effect on June 1st, 2015. Under ...
May 15, 2015
BRAZIL – Brazilian Diplomats on Strike Causing Delays in Processing & Appointments
Brazilian embassies around the world are currently operating with a reduced staff due to a ...
May 15, 2015
IRELAND – Foreign Accountants are Given New Qualification Standards
Ireland’s Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation is now requiring proof of qualifications of foreign ...
May 15, 2015
ITALY – Certain Foreign Nationals Exempt from Civic and Language Exams
When applying for permanent residency, knowledge of Italian civics and language is evaluated under a ...
May 15, 2015
PANAMA – Engineers No Longer Eligible to Obtain Highly Skilled Residence Permits
Effective immediately, engineers are no longer eligible to obtain the Highly Skilled Residence Permit. Instead, ...
May 15, 2015
SINGAPORE – Manual Applications No Longer Accepted for Most Pass Types
Beginning June 1st, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will require that applications for most pass ...
May 15, 2015
SOUTH AFRICA – DHA Implements Application and Travel Restrictions; Eased Corporate Work Visa Requirements
The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has provided clarifications related to foreign nationals ...
May 11, 2015
RUSSIA – 2016 Quota Applications Now Accepted
Since April 9th, the Russian government has been accepting 2016 quota applications from companies seeking ...
May 11, 2015
SWITZERLAND – L-Permit Quotas for EU Nationals Exhausted
Swiss authorities have announced that the L-Permit Quotas for EU nationals working in Switzerland for ...
April 24, 2015
AUSTRALIA – Implementation of Changes to 457 Visa Requirements
After a 457 Visa review committee has made recommendations for changes, Australian authorities have implemented ...