March 06, 2015
UNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Immigration Rules
The UK’s Home Office has recently published many changes to the country’s Immigration Rules. The ...
February 27, 2015
BRAZIL – Permanent Visa Conversion Process Simplified
Previously, foreign nationals were required to submit their request to convert a temporary work visa ...
February 27, 2015
DENMARK – New Fast-Track Work Permit Scheme and Other Changes
Denmark has implemented a reform of its foreign labour regulations, including a new fast-track scheme, ...
February 27, 2015
HONG KONG – Upcoming “Enhancement Measures” to Include Extended Duration of Stay for Employment Permits, and Extra Benefits for Top Tier Entrants
The Immigration Department of Hong Kong has announced a series of “enhancement measures” to be ...
February 27, 2015
ISRAEL – Experimental Expedited Procedure for Foreign Experts
Recently, the Israeli government has initiated an experimental procedure for foreign experts to receive expedited ...
February 27, 2015
UKRAINE – Significant Changes to Work Permit Procedure
On February 11th, 2015, a Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (No.42 of ...
February 20, 2015
CANADA – Additional Details on the International Mobility Program
As a follow up to our alert last week about the impending changes to the ...
February 20, 2015
EGYPT – New Labor Market Testing Requirement
In an effort to address local unemployment rates, Egypt’s Ministry of Manpower has recently begun ...
February 20, 2015
GERMANY – Stricter Enforcement of Immigration Policies
The German Federal Employment Agency is now evaluating work permit extension applications with greater scrutiny. ...
February 20, 2015
INDIA – Children Under 16 No Longer Required to Register with FRRO
A notice released by the Indian Bureau of Immigration indicates that children under 16 years ...