February 19, 2018
Uganda – Special Pass no longer offered
The Special Pass allows one to work on a short term basis in Uganda for ...
February 12, 2018
Nigeria – Executive Order Brings Stricter Labor Market Rules
On 2 February 2018, the President of Nigeria signed an executive order (EO5) aimed at ...
February 12, 2018
Poland – Changes to Work Permit Regulations from 1 January 2018
Various changes to work permit regulations for non-EEA nationals came into effect on 1 January ...
February 12, 2018
Russia – New Work Permit Regulations Bring Administrative Changes
Effective 4 February 2018, new regulations on issuing work permits bring some administrative changes to ...
February 02, 2018
Austria – Authentication of Diplomas Now Required for Initial Red-White-Red Card Plus Applications for Dependents of Red-White-Red Card Holders
Effective immediately, university diplomas and school leaving certificates submitted in support of initial Red-White-Red Card ...
February 02, 2018
Oman – Six-Month Ban on Hiring Foreign Nationals in 87 Professions
Effective immediately, Oman’s Ministry of Manpower has suspended the recruitment of foreign nationals in 87 ...
February 02, 2018
Thailand – Four-Year SMART Visa for Top Talent Now Available
Effective 1 February 2018, the Thai Board of Investment has introduced the previously-announced SMART Visa ...
February 02, 2018
United Kingdom – Tier 2 (General) Oversubscribed For Second Month
The number of Tier 2 (General) Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (RCoS) available for January 2018 ...
January 26, 2018
Singapore – CorpPass Deadline Extended
As reported previously, companies were required to register with CorpPass beginning of January 2018. This ...
January 26, 2018
United Kingdom – New Method for Calculating Absences for Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications
Effective 11 January 2018, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) now calculates absences from the United ...