July 16, 2018
China – Change to Document Requirements for Category A Work Permit Applications
Effective immediately, the Shanghai State Administration of Foreign Affairs requires a different tax certificate in ...
July 16, 2018
Canada – Law change makes drunk driving a serious offense, with potential implications for some foreign national visa applicants
An amendment to the Criminal Code in Canada has doubled the maximum prospective punishment for ...
July 16, 2018
New Zealand – Recent Immigration Updates
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has recently implemented several changes to immigration rules and procedures. Partners ...
July 16, 2018
Switzerland – Reminder: Obligation to Advertise Certain Jobs Now Effective
Effective July 1, 2018, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals for occupations with an unemployment ...
July 09, 2018
Australia – Pilot of Global Talent Scheme
As reported earlier, in March 2018, the Australian government announced two pilot schemes to support ...
July 09, 2018
Oman – Visa on Arrival Applicable to India, China, and Russia nationals
Visa on arrivals are now offered to nationals of India, China, and Russia. Indian nationals ...
July 09, 2018
Russia – New Address Registration Rules
New rules for the registration of foreign nationals, which take effect on July 8, 2018, ...
July 03, 2018
Australia – Visa Application Charges Increase
Department of Immigration visa application charges (VAC) are set to increase for a number of ...
July 03, 2018
Colombia – New Immigration Compliance Rules and Penalties
Effective May 16, 2018, Resolution 1238 establishes stricter criteria for compliance with immigration obligations, and ...
July 03, 2018
United Kingdom – Settled Status for EU Citizens
Settlement Scheme The UK government released a Statement of Intent for EU citizens living in ...