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Month: April 2017
Global Immigration Update – Monday 10th April 2017
April 10, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that Malaysia has reclassified its Employment Pass categories and that South Africa has signed a reciprocal waiver agreement with Russia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from India, the UK and Italy.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Immigration and Nationality Fees
April 7, 2017
On 3rd April 2017, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) published new fees, which come into effect on 6th April 2017. What are the Main Changes? There are to be increases to fees across a number of immigration categories, with the most significant increase to an application for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or Settlement, made from within the […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Reclassification of Employment Pass Categories
April 7, 2017
The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) now requires companies to update their information in the ESD online system annually, and also whenever there are any changes to the company’s information. Effective 1st August 2017, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia (MID) will not process Employment Pass applications based on company information […]
Read MoreINDIA: Changes to Visa and e-Visa Framework
April 7, 2017
The Indian government has expanded its e-Visa scheme, extended five-year tourist and business visas to more nationals and introduced two new visa categories, among other changes aimed at promoting tourism, business and investment. Expanded e-Visa Effective 1st April 2017, the e-Visa (formerly called the e-Tourist Visa or e-TV) has been sub-divided into three categories: e-Tourist […]
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Reciprocal Waiver Agreement Implemented with Russia
April 7, 2017
On 31st March, the Department of Home Affairs implemented a reciprocal agreement with Russia with regard to Port of Entry visas. This agreement means that any Russian passport holder travelling to South Africa for general business, leisure and family visits can now do so without having to apply for a Port of Entry visa in […]
Read MoreITALY: Posted Worker Notification Not Required for Intra-Company Transfers
April 7, 2017
Circular no. 1/2017, issued by the Italian National Labour Inspectorate, has specified that the obligations introduced by Decree No.136/2016 (see our previous alert) do not apply to intra-company transferees (ICT), foreign researchers or self-employed foreign workers. Who is affected? The notification, document and representative obligations set forth in Decree no. 136/2016 implementing the EU Posted Workers […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 3rd April 2017
April 3, 2017
In this week’s edition we advise that non-compliant employers in New Zealand are to be temporarily prevented from hiring migrant labour, and we clarify that for-profit activities are not allowed on the South Korean business visa or visa waiver. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Nigeria, Luxembourg and Norway.
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