January 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia – Labour Market Test Increase
The Ministry of Labor in Saudi Arabia introduced the labour market test last year for ...
January 20, 2017
United Kingdom – 2017 Allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) have advised that sponsors are now able to apply to ...
January 20, 2017
Vietnam – Clarification on Assignment Letters
The Vietnamese authorities have provided further clarification on work permit procedures, after issuing Circular 40 ...
January 13, 2017
Ghana – Deadline Imminent for Submitting Annual Returns of Foreign Workers
All companies in Ghana that employ foreign national workers must submit an annual return by ...
January 13, 2017
Ireland – Stamp 4 Requirements Change
Foreign nationals with a Critical Skills Employment Permit are required to have a 2 year ...
January 13, 2017
Israel – 2017 Minimum Wage Increase for Foreign Experts
Effective January 1, 2017, the new minimum monthly prevailing wage for foreign national experts holding ...
January 13, 2017
Italy – New Rules for Intra-Company Permits in Force
With the publication of Legislative Decree 253/2916, in effect from January 11, 2017 and amending ...
January 13, 2017
Panama – Shorter Validity Dates for Identification Card, Tourist and Business Visitors
The issued executive decree No 590, published on December 28, 2016 introduced changes to the ...
January 13, 2017
Peru – New Visa Categories Introduced
Beginning March 1, 2017, new implementation of the temporary worker and resident visa categories will ...
January 13, 2017
Portugal – Portuguese Immigration Authorities on Strike
A new strike inside the Portuguese Immigration and Borders Service (SEF) is expected to begin ...