Month: November 2014

UK government amends the provisions for EEA Job Seekers

November 20, 2014

As of November 10th 2014, the Home Office has amended the provisions for EEA Job Seekers. Through the Statutory Instrument; the Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) (No 3) Regulations 2014 SI 2014/2671), the new regulations state that the relevant period…

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British-Irish visa scheme introduced for Chinese and Indian visitors

November 19, 2014

The UK and Ireland have officially agreed to a new British-Irish visa scheme to enable Chinese and Indian visitors to enter the UK and Ireland on a single visit visas as opposed to applying separately to each country. The scheme…

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Changes to the UK Immigration Rules for Tier 2 Sponsors

November 13, 2014

We are writing to advise you of some recent changes to Tier 2 which have been brought into effect via a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published on 16th October (HC 693). The changes are effective from 6th…

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SOUTH AFRICA: New policy for Intra-Company Transferees

November 10, 2014

The South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has issued a Directive, dated 27 October 2014, advising that an extension to the Intra Company Transfer Work Visa, with validity of up to four years, may be issued to a foreign…

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Ebola: How the Virus has Affected International Travel

November 5, 2014

The Ebola virus has caused a tremendous worldwide shake up. The rigorous measures being implemented by several nations may not only inhibit the development of any medical treatment, but these restrictive moves may also affect the import and export industries....

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