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Category: Immigration Insights
UK: Will Restrictions on Hiring Foreign Workers Damage London Businesses?
October 2, 2015
A leading business group has warned the government that new plans to restrict the number of foreign workers coming to the UK will hinder the hiring of top talent. David Cameron"s party has come under increased pressure to reduce the…
Read MoreSPAIN: “EU ICT” Directive Initiated
October 2, 2015
"Third country nationals", or nationals of non-member states of the EU, have been offered a degree of increased flexibility when looking to work in EU member states. In May 2014, the European Council approved a directive enforcing on participating EU…
Read MoreIRELAND: Increase in Skilled Immigration
October 2, 2015
According to recent research published by LinkedIn, around 20% more skilled workers arrived in Ireland than departed in the first quarter of 2015 with the software industry proving to be the most popular sector for skilled workers moving to the…
Read MoreUSA: Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
October 1, 2015
The USA congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and provides a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates…
Read MoreBiometrics to be Introduced for Schengen Applications Throughout the Asian Region
October 1, 2015
From the 12th October 2015, travellers wishing to apply for Schengen visa applications in China, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan will be required to attend a biometrics appointment at the appropriate consulate or Application Centre. From the…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: New Scheme Introduced to Develop Local Talent
September 25, 2015
A new 2 year pilot program is being launched by the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower in order to increase the productivity of small and medium sized companies. From the 1st October 2015, the Lean Enterprise Development (LED) scheme will be introduced…
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Chinese Nationals Now Eligible for Work and Holiday Visas
September 25, 2015
The Australian Government have added China to the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to apply for Work and Holiday visa applications. Although applications for this visa type cannot be made by post, providing the applicant is the holder…
Read MoreQATAR: New Wages Protection System Introduced
September 25, 2015
On 18th August, The Qatar Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs introduced the Wage Protection System (WPS). This is thought to specifically protect those working in the Private Sector on 2022 World Cup-related projects. The WPS is an electronic system controlled…
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Amendments to Migration Bill 2015
September 25, 2015
The Bill has received its second reading in the Australian Parliament. The intention of the Bill is to "introduce a new criminal and civil penalty regime that will make it unlawful for a person to ask for, receive, offer or…
Read MoreMEXICO: New Procedure for Foreign Nationals Visiting from the US
September 23, 2015
Expedited entry procedures have been introduced in Mexico for non-visa nationals entering by land from the US for non-remunerated activities such as business visits or tourism. Effective immediately, foreign nationals residing in the US can complete the visitor"s permit…
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