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Month: April 2018
EUROPEAN UNION: Council and Parliament Agree the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)
April 30, 2018
On 25th April 2018, EU ambassadors confirmed an agreement has been reached between the Council Presidency and representatives of the European Parliament on the proposal for a European travel information and authorisation system (ETIAS).
Read MoreRUSSIA: Reminder – Address Registration Within 24 Hours During FIFA World Cup 2018
April 26, 2018
From 9th May 2018 to 25th July 2018, increased security measures will be enforced in connection with the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the territory of eleven Russian cities. Failure to register in time may result in fines and possible deportation from Russia.
Read MoreDENMARK: Possible Strike Action May Affect Immigration Authorities
April 25, 2018
Danish unions and state, regional and municipal employers are locked in ongoing negotiations on employment and salary conditions, faced with the threat of strike action by public sector workers from 8 May 2018, and a retaliatory “lockout” by employers from 12th May 2018.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Skilled Workers Can Take Part-Time Jobs
April 25, 2018
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has recently issued a decision allowing Emirati and foreign national skilled workers to take multiple part-time jobs, under certain conditions.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Universal Jobmatch to be replaced by ‘Find a Job’
April 25, 2018
It has been officially announced that Universal Jobmatch – a government website used by UK recruiters and Tier 2 licensed sponsors to advertise jobs – is being replaced by ‘Find a Job’ service.
Read MoreCANADA: Government Announces Expansion of Biometric Collection
April 25, 2018
On 6 April 2018, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced they will be expanding the current Biometrics Program from summer 2018 to include most nationalities.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Tier 2 General Quota Oversubscribed for Five Consecutive Months
April 20, 2018
The monthly allocation of the Tier 2 (General) Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (RCoS) has been exceeded for the fifth consecutive month.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Government Extends “Safeguard Clause” Limiting Residence Permits for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
April 19, 2018
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to extend, for the year from 1 June 2018, the quota on Romanian and Bulgarian nationals (EU-2) of 996 long-term B permits, released quarterly.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Draft Law to Restrict Employment of Foreign Nationals Introduced
April 19, 2018
On 13th April 2018, a draft law was introduced to the Russian parliament, proposing new powers to ban or restrict the employment of nationals of the United States and/or other countries imposing sanctions on Russia.
Read MoreNIGERIA: Ministry of Interior Online Services May Cause Delays
April 18, 2018
On 7 May, the Federal Ministry of Interior (FMI) is expected to launch a new online service, covering all aspects of the operations and workflow of its Citizenship and Business (C&B) department, which is expected to slow down the issuance of the grant and renewal of expatriate quota applications.
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