Month: October 2015

IRELAND: Changes Implemented to Improve Immigration Processes

October 9, 2015

Several changes have now officially been implemented by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and the Department of Justice and Equality (DJEI) in the hope to improve processes and eliminate significant delays as applications have faced earlier this year. As of…

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UK: Sponsor Licence Removed from London School of Business and Finance

October 9, 2015

Last month, the UKVI removed the sponsorship licence held by the London School of Business and Finance from the Tier 4 and Tier 2 sponsor registers. Many overseas Students and Employees of the college have been affected by the removal of the Sponsorship Licence…

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Prices, Wages and Purchasing Power: Which Cities Lead the Way?

October 8, 2015

According to a recent study, Dubai is one of only four cities in the world where rent exceeds more than $3,000 per month for an average unfurnished three bedroom apartment. The other cities which make the list include New York...

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PHILIPPINES: New Regulations to Protect Local Labour Market

October 8, 2015

In an effort to protect the local labour market, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have introduced new immigration regulations stipulating that companies in the Philippines must now train two Filipino nationals for every foreign worker they employ. Since…

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Is the Decline in Immigration Slowing Australia’s Economic Growth?

October 5, 2015

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) quarterly monetary policy report supports the suspicion that the cut in the economy's potential growth is linked to a slower population growth. Latest figures show that there was a net inflow of 16,360 long-term...

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The Negative Impact of Frequent Business Travel

October 5, 2015

The lifestyle of an international business traveller is often portrayed as glamorous and exciting in modern films and advertisements, however a recent academic study has shown that the reality can be far from luxurious. In, A Darker Side of Hypermobility, Dr...

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Increased Focus on UK Immigration Compliance

October 5, 2015

The focus on immigration compliance is today greater than ever and is continuing to increase as we see this shift towards more active enforcement by the Home Office, through increased civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance and the suspension and...

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UK: Will Restrictions on Hiring Foreign Workers Damage London Businesses?

October 2, 2015

A leading business group has warned the government that new plans to restrict the number of foreign workers coming to the UK will hinder the hiring of top talent. David Cameron"s party has come under increased pressure to reduce the…

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SPAIN: “EU ICT” Directive Initiated

October 2, 2015

"Third country nationals", or nationals of non-member states of the EU, have been offered a degree of increased flexibility when looking to work in EU member states. In May 2014, the European Council approved a directive enforcing on participating EU…

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IRELAND: Increase in Skilled Immigration

October 2, 2015

According to recent research published by LinkedIn, around 20% more skilled workers arrived in Ireland than departed in the first quarter of 2015 with the software industry proving to be the most popular sector for skilled workers moving to the…

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