Month: March 2017

March 13, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise of the new Executive Order on immigration released in the US, as well as the temporary suspension of premium processing for US H-1B petitions. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Nigeria, Singapore and Angola.

March 13, 2017

ProGlobal 2017 is Symposium's 9th annual global mobility forum covering practical aspects of assignment management as well as examining the future direction of global mobility, changing assignment types and how the global mobility role and scope is changing. This event has been specially designed to assist in-house HR professionals responsible for the management and administration of expatriates and international employees. Through a series of presentations and networking sessions, the conference will provide the latest strategic thinking and real-life examples to develop your knowledge and take back to your office. You will also hear the latest case studies from organisations that have had real results and get the opportunity to discuss your key concerns with peers during our knowledge share networking session.

March 10, 2017

The annual timeframe (1st to 30th April) when employers must submit a list of all their employees is approaching. What is required? According to Executive Decree no. 155/04, of 31st December 2004, all companies in Angola must submit to the Ministry of the Public Administration, Labour and Social Security (MAPTSS), on an annual basis, a list of […]

March 10, 2017

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, in order to reduce overall H-1B processing times, they will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B petitions starting 3rd April 2017. This suspension of premium processing applies to all regular-cap and master’s-advanced-degree-cap petitions, as well as to cap-exempt H-1B petitions. Last year, in response to […]

March 10, 2017

Effective immediately, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has expanded the range of activities which are allowed on a business visa. NIS has also extended eligibility for a Visa on Arrival (VoA) to business travellers who may not be able to obtain a consular business visa because Nigeria does not have a consulate in their home […]

March 10, 2017

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has removed the limit of 60 days for Work Pass Exempt Activities, with immediate effect. Now, the duration of a Work Pass Exempt Activity depends on the Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) issued at the point of entry for between 14 and 90 days, and at any rate cannot […]

March 10, 2017

On 6th March 2017, President Donald Trump released a revised executive order entitled ‘Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States’ (the “Order”) following legal challenges to the preceding order issued earlier this year. The new Order becomes effective as of 16th March 2017, and differs from the previous Order in several important respects. Suspension […]

March 6, 2017

In this week’s edition, we look at the new Vietnamese work permit exemptions and 30-Day e-Visa, and advise of the increase in the Belgian residence administration fee. We also bring you the latest immigration news from South Korea, Morocco and Spain.

March 3, 2017

Worldwide ERC®, established in 1964, is the premier global professional membership community for talent mobility. Our global events draw Corporate HR professionals from around the world looking for services. The 2017 Singapore Summit event is new and vibrant - and serves the local needs of the Singapore mobility marketplace. Our unique format attracts and engages Corporate HR professionals, and provides you and your company with ample time and opportunities to build relationships and business.

March 3, 2017

The Spanish authorities are currently adopting much more restrictive criteria to decide applications for residence permits for Highly Qualified Employees under the “Entrepreneurs’ Act” (Ley 14/2013). Strict Qualifying Criteria There is at present a higher risk of denial of such applications if the following qualifying criteria are not fully met: The job position offered must […]