January 02, 2015
SOUTH AFRICA – In-Country ICT Applications Permitted in Certain Cases
Effective immediately, certain foreign nationals holding Intra-Company (ICT) Work Visas issued prior to May 26th, ...
January 02, 2015
VIETNAM – Certain ICTs May Apply to be Exempt from Work Permit Requirement
Work permit exemptions are now available to certain highly skilled intra-company transfers (ICTs). Foreign workers ...
December 19, 2014
SINGAPORE – Employment Pass Required Before Start of Work
Effective March 16, 2015, foreign workers will no longer be permitted to start work immediately ...
December 19, 2014
SWITZERLAND – Highly Skilled Worker Quotas to be Reduced
The Swiss Federal Council has decided that the total number of work permits will be ...
December 11, 2014
BELGIUM – New Salary Thresholds Announced for 2015
The new salary thresholds for the Belgian fast track work permits B and the EU ...
December 11, 2014
BELGIUM – Introduction of “Foreigners’ Tax”
The Belgian government has plans to introduce a “foreigners’ tax” to help cover some of ...
December 11, 2014
FRANCE – Additional Documentation to Be Required for Work Permits
New changes in France require the submission of more documentation for work permit applications. Beginning ...
December 11, 2014
TURKEY – New Passport Requirements for Foreign Workers
Beginning January 1st, 2015, any foreign nationals seeking entrance to Turkey must hold a passport ...
December 05, 2014
CANADA – Express Entry Program to Launch on January 1st, 2015
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has recently released more details on its new Express Entry ...
December 05, 2014
INDIA – Visas on Arrival Available for Many Foreign Nationals
Since November 27th, 2014, new visa-on-arrival services have been in effect for nationals of more ...