October 01, 2018
Spain – Salary Check for ICT Applications
EU Intracompany Transfer Permit applications are now being scrutinized on the employment conditions and salary ...
September 24, 2018
Australia – Top Priority for Accredited Sponsorship Applications
As reported earlier, effective September 5, 2018, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has ceased ...
September 24, 2018
European Union – Revised Posted Workers Directive Enters into Force
On July 9, 2018, the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) published Directive (EU) ...
September 24, 2018
Germany – Clarification on Scrutiny of Academic Qualifications for Blue Card Applications
As reported earlier, the German immigration authorities were requiring an official evaluation of university diplomas ...
September 24, 2018
Singapore – Upcoming New Housing Checks for Work Pass Holders
Effective September 14, 2018, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore will check work pass ...
September 24, 2018
United Kingdom – UK Visa Assistance No Longer Offered in US Consulates
Applications for the UK submitted in the United States will now need to be posted ...
September 14, 2018
China – Optional Mainland Residence Card Introduced for Residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
The Chinese government recently abolished the work permit requirement for residents of Hong Kong, Macao ...
September 14, 2018
Netherlands – Cross border workers no longer limited to 90 out of 180 days
Effective immediately, third country nationals resident in another member state (for example Belgium or Germany) ...
September 14, 2018
New Zealand – New Rules for Interim Visas
Effective immediately, interim visas are valid for 21 days after a temporary entry visa application ...
September 14, 2018
Portugal – EU Directives Will Take Effect October 1, 2018
Decree Law no. 9/2018, published on September 11, 2018 and effective October 1, 2018, implements ...