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Month: November 2015
New Ruling for EU Migrants
November 26, 2015
A recent case at the Court of Justice namely, "Jobcenter Berlin Neukölln v Nazifa, Sonita, Valentina and Valentino Alimanovic (C-67/14)", centres on freedom of movement and social benefits. The case called upon the Court to decide whether a Member State…
Read MoreUK: Immigration Policy Under Review as Figures Hit Record High
November 26, 2015
With annual net migration to the United Kingdom reaching a record high of 336,000, the UK Government are taking steps to further strengthen immigration policy with a view to reducing migration figures by 2020. In a recent report by the…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: EU Immigration Beneficial to Economy
November 26, 2015
Following on from the results of their national election, which saw the anti-immigration Swiss People"s party (SVP) win the largest proportion of seats in the Swiss lower house, a study conducted by the Swiss Cities Association has confirmed that immigration…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Work Pass Exemption Limitations Announced
November 26, 2015
The rules surrounding Singaporean Work Pass Exemptions have been changed, as announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM). Foreign nationals can enter Singapore on a short term visit pass, which is valid for up to 60 days, and carry out…
Read MoreCHINA: One Child Policy Revised
November 25, 2015
China"s long-standing 'One Child Policy' has been relaxed. The policy, introduced in 1979 in an effort to slow the population growth rate, has now been revised to allow couples to have two children instead of just one. Violation of the original…
Read MoreIs Europe Shifting to the Right?
November 25, 2015
Anti-Immigration and hard right parties are gaining more ground in Europe. This time it's the turn of the Sweden Democrats, a poll by YouGov suggest the far right party are now 5 points clear of any other with 26.7% of the votes. The…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Quotas for Work Permits in 2016
November 19, 2015
The Swiss government has recently announced their immigration quotas for 2016. The quota is specifically for highly qualified workers from non-European Union countries, as well as for assignees from EU/EFTA states. The quotas are imposed on long term residence permits…
Read MoreKYRGYZSTAN: Newest Member of EEU
November 18, 2015
Kyrgyzstan has become the latest country to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), meaning its nationals can now work in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia without the need to obtain work authorisation from the relevant immigration authorities. Established in January…
Read MoreITALY: Changes to Integration Agreement Rules
November 17, 2015
The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Italy have announced changes to their 'Integration Agreement'. From September 2015, a non-EU national residence permit holder in Italy may be allowed to renew their permit even if they have not fulfilled their 'Integration…
Read MoreISRAEL: Innovation Visa Program Introduced for Foreign Entrepreneurs
November 17, 2015
Israel"s Ministry of Economy have announced a new initiative entitled "Innovation Visas for Foreign Entrepreneurs". Visas are being offered to foreign nationals to start new technological enterprises in Israel and to develop their expertise in their particular field, which in turn should increase…
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