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 ...
September 14, 2018
Singapore – Company Stamp No Longer Required on Forms
Effective September 10, 2018, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore no longer requires employers ...
September 14, 2018
Spain – Delay in Processing of Applications Under Entrepreneurs’ Act
Currently, Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is experiencing delays in the processing of applications for ...
September 14, 2018
Slovakia – Long queues for temporary residence permits at foreign police office in Bratislava
The number of non-EU nationals attending the Foreign Police office in Bratislava to submit initial ...