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Month: November 2017
MEXICO: Reminder – Failure to Report Change of Address May Lead to Financial Penalty
November 3, 2017
Employers of foreign nationals in Mexico are reminded that all foreign residents in Mexico must notify the Mexican National Immigration Institute (INM) of their personal address within 90 days of any change of address due to the recent earthquakes in Mexico, or for any other reason. Failure to comply with this obligation may subject the foreign […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE: New Electronic System for Permanent Residence Applications
November 2, 2017
Effective 18th December 2017, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority will introduce an electronic-Permanent Residence (e-PR) application system, which will be mandatory for all Permanent Residence (PR) applications from that date. What is changing? With the new e-PR system, applicants will no longer need to make an appointment to submit their application in person, but can […]
Read MoreCYPRUS: New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Implemented
November 2, 2017
Effective immediately, Cyprus has implemented a new intra-corporate transferee (ICT) permit. The new permit, in line with the European Union (EU) ICT Directive, facilitates intra-EU mobility, and doesn’t have the strict employer eligibility criteria which characterise the existing intra-corporate transfer route (the work and residence permit for international companies). The Ministry of the Interior signed […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MDEC Announces Changes to Employment Pass Application Process
November 1, 2017
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced that, on 15th November 2017, it will introduce reduced and more consistent processing times for employment passes, a new online application portal and new service fees, paid online in advance of application submission. New Processing Times MSC Approval (Stage 1) MSC Endorsement (Stage 2) ICT Approval (Stage 1) […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MDEC Announces Changes to Employment Pass Application Process
November 1, 2017
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced that, on 15th November 2017, it will introduce reduced and more consistent processing times for employment passes, a new online application portal and new service fees, paid online in advance of application submission. New Processing Times MSC Approval (Stage 1) MSC Endorsement (Stage 2) ICT Approval (Stage 1) […]
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Citizenship Processing Resumes
November 1, 2017
Following the Australian Senate’s block to the overhaul of the citizenship eligibility criteria, the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has resumed processing applications that were lodged on or after 20th April 2017. However, processing times are expected to be longer while DIBP works through a backlog of applications. Background As reported by Newland […]
Read MoreCANADA: Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program to be Expanded and Streamlined
November 1, 2017
Effective 2nd January 2018, the Province of Alberta’s Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) will streamline its provincial economic immigration program into two streams. Alberta Opportunity Stream This new stream will be the primary route under the AINP and will be formed by combining the current Employer-Driven Stream, the Strategic Recruitment Stream, and their 11 sub-categories into […]
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