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Month: November 2013
Changes to Prevention of Illegal Working Guidelines related to EU Accession Workers
November 29, 2013
The UK Border Agency recently published an updated version of its "Full guide for employers on preventing illegal working in the UK." The new version includes updated guidance on employing accession workers legally. Bulgarian and Romanian nationals Bulgaria and Romania…
Read MoreOn Your Marks, Get Set for Next Year’s Commonwealth Games
November 27, 2013
As the Scottish city of Glasgow prepares to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, 71 national teams are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Commonwealth Champion over only 11 days from 23rd July to 3rd August....
Read MoreMisconception to Article 8 Cases
November 20, 2013
We have often heard in the media that non-qualifying migrants simply need to rely on Article 8 (European Right to Respect for Private and Family life) to linger in the UK irrespective of whether they qualify under the rules. To...
Read MoreTB Screening programme extended October 2013
November 18, 2013
The UK"s pre-entry tuberculosis screening programme was initially announced in May 2012, in response to increasing numbers of cases of TB in the UK. The scheme gradually rolled out to sixty-seven countries with a high incidence of the disease. The…
Read MoreCHINA: Certificate of No Criminal Record requirement for Z Visas
November 15, 2013
From the 15th of November, Z Visa workers in Hangzhou will be required to submit a Certificate of No Criminal Record for a foreigner (外国人无犯罪记录证明) when applying for an Employment License or Permit. As per Article 7(3) of the Rules…
Read MoreMay’s Great Club! A new VIP club for elite global business leaders
November 14, 2013
The Home Secretary, Theresa May announced on 6 November 2013, a new pilot initiative lasting for 12 months to offer dedicated VIP immigration services to “100 Global Business Leaders” by invitation. These business leaders will already have a strong business...
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: 457 Visa Labour Market Test
November 13, 2013
On the 23rd of November, Labour Market Testing will be enacted as a requirement for the Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457) in Australia under the Migration Amendment (Temporary Sponsored Visas) Bill 2013. Having been repealed as a requirement in…
Read MoreMEXICO: INM ambushing foreign employee sponsors by phone
November 7, 2013
The Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) has been launching surprise phone enquiries against sponsors who have recently submitted visa and work authorisation applications for foreign employees in Mexico. Thus far the enquiries have been aimed at confirming the foreign employee"s:…
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Annual residence permit for wealthy foreign investors
November 5, 2013
From the 1st of October wealthy foreign investors to the Netherlands, with a minimum capital of €1,250,000 to invest, will be able to obtain a regular residence permit for a year. In offering such an annual residence permit, the State…
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