Month: May 2016

May 27, 2016

It is now a requirement that foreign employees in China must complete an annual inspection application regarding their existing work permit status. The applications are required every year on the date the work permit was originally issued and can be…

May 27, 2016

The authorities in Shanghai have decided that it will no longer issue invitation letters for Z (work) visas to foreign nationals applying in Hong Kong, who do not have Hong Kong residency. This means that a foreign national who is…

May 26, 2016

On 17th May it was announced that additional categories of visa-required nationals are now exempt from obtaining a visa to enter Mexico for visits of up to 180 days (six months). Prior to the change this exemption only applied to…

May 24, 2016

Following on from our article last month, our latest piece provides further detail on the recommendations that have been proposed by the Audit Commission in Hong Kong. This has been set out to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of…

May 23, 2016

The quota for L permits for the second quarter of 2016, for short-term assignees from European Union (EU) / European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) countries, has now been filled. This follows the decision by the Swiss government to reduce the…

May 19, 2016

On 4th May 2016, USCIS published a notice advising the public of a proposed fee increase across all services provided by USCIS. The 2016/2017 biennial review indicated that a 21% weighted average fee increase is necessary to recover the full cost of…

May 19, 2016

On 12th May 2016, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) passed the rule that Dubai will no longer allow visa holders to transfer any employment or dependant visas which have been issued in other emirates. Historically, certain…

May 19, 2016

In October 2015, Immigration Minister James Brokenshire announced a compliance campaign, Operation Magnify, to prevent illegal working in the United Kingdom. This campaign is understood to be a nationwide campaign which specifically targets organisations in the construction industry to ensure…

May 17, 2016

In the second of our blog series on Brexit we explore the implications for EU citizens, should the UK leave the EU. The result of the Brexit debate is likely to have an immediate impact on the lives of 2.5...

May 13, 2016

In the first of our blog series on the potential implications of Britain exiting the EU (Brexit), we explore how this decision could impact football across the UK. The referendum is being held on 23rd June to decide whether Britain should...