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Month: October 2016
KUWAIT: Minimum Salary Increase for Dependent Sponsorship
October 27, 2016
The Kuwaiti Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has announced this month that it has increased the minimum monthly salary requirements for foreign nationals sponsoring spouses and dependents for family and visit visas. This increase has been implemented in order to…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: 2017 Quotas Increased for L and B Permits
October 27, 2016
Following the continuous shortages experienced over the previous two years, the Swiss Federal Council has announced that it will increase the 2017 quota of work permits available to highly-skilled foreign workers from outside the European Union (EU) and European Free…
Read MoreCANADA: Support Grows For Increased Immigration Levels
October 26, 2016
Canada"s Immigration Minister is expected to announce a new multi-year immigration plan in early November. Canada welcomed 320,932 immigrants in the past year and Minister John McCallum has signaled his intention to increase overall levels of immigration in the next four…
Read MoreUSA: International Entrepreneur Rule
October 26, 2016
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed an alternative immigration route aimed at foreign nationals who can show that their presence in the United States would contribute a significant public benefit. The "International Entrepreneur Rule" allows an entrepreneur of a…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Bilateral Repatriation Agreement Signed with Sri Lanka
October 20, 2016
A bilateral immigration treaty has been signed this week by the Swiss Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga and Sri Lankan Interior Minister Seneviratne Bandara Nawinne. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation with regard to immigration matters between the Swiss and Sri…
Read MoreUK: Skilled Workers Might be Exempt from Immigration Controls
October 20, 2016
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has indicated this week that future immigration controls will be exempt for skilled workers seeking employment in the UK. Mr. Hammond stated that he does not see why firms should be restricted on…
Read MoreInvestment Visa Options: Spanish Entrepreneur’s Act
October 19, 2016
In 2013 the Spanish government enacted a law which, amongst other things, drastically altered the Spanish immigration system. The Spanish Entrepreneur's Act was one of the measures designed to assist with the recovery of the economy. As a consequence, apart from...
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Visa Status Changes for Nationals of South Africa, Mauritius and the Seychelles
October 19, 2016
From 21st November 2016, the New Zealand government is set to introduce visitor visa requirements for all South African passport holders, while passport holders from Mauritius and the Seychelles will no longer need a visitor visa to travel to New…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Potential Access to EU Single Market
October 13, 2016
Following positive talks this week between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann, it is believed that a compromise is close to being reached which would allow Switzerland access to the EU single market whilst still employing…
Read MoreINDIA: Employment Visa Sponsorship Requirements
October 13, 2016
As of September 2016, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office ("FRRO") in Hyderabad requires established evidence from a sponsor's business operations in Hyderabad for any foreign workers. The established evidence will be required when the sponsoring entity in Hyderabad expresses a need to…
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