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Category: Immigration Insights
INDONESIA: Potential Changes to the Work Permit Application Process
August 21, 2015
The standard Indonesian work and residence permit process includes eight application steps. However, there are 5 steps which are required in the pre-departure phase of the application process: Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA); Recommendation by the Manpower Department (TA-01 Approval) -…
Read MoreTop Migration Destinations for Professionals
August 21, 2015
LinkedIn, the professional social media network, has recently published its migration figures for 2014. Depending on your perspective these figures are either predictable or fairly surprising. LinkedIn Migration Statistics: It would appear that in spite of recent economic growth, the…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: New Visa Services Provider for UK Residents
August 21, 2015
As of Friday 7th August 2015, VFS Global are now the providers for visa services to UK residents who require visas for South Africa. Whilst all submissions were previously done via the South African High Commission in London, they have now…
Read MoreUK: Tier 2 Sponsorship Quota Update
August 21, 2015
Following on from last month"s story, the minimum restricted Certificate of Sponsorship application points threshold for August 2015 has been reduced from those seen in June and July. This surprising news appears to contradict estimations that the points threshold would…
Read MoreGUIDANCE: Tier 2 Genuineness Test
August 14, 2015
The Home Office introduced the genuineness test to Tier 2 General and Tier 2 ICT applications in November 2014. This means that Tier 2 Sponsors must be able to provide evidence that they can offer genuine employment. Increasingly, both sponsors…
Read MoreIncreased Focus on UK Immigration Compliance
August 13, 2015
The focus on immigration compliance is today greater than ever and is continuing to increase as we see this shift towards more active enforcement by the Home Office, through increased civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance and the suspension and...
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Government Reduction in Work Permit Quota Hits Short Term Visa Applicants
August 13, 2015
In December 2014 the Ordinance on Admission, Stay and Employment that determines the level of skilled migration to Switzerland was amended to lower the quota for both B and L permits for each quarter. Nearly a year down the line…
Read MoreUK: Planned Crackdown on Businesses Hiring Illegal Workers
August 12, 2015
UK Immigration Minister, James Brokenshire, has announced plans to crack down on businesses employing illegal workers by using the "full force of government machinery". Recent government findings indicate that businesses who knowingly employ illegal migrants are also likely to be…
Read MoreINDIA: E-Tourist Visa Extended to Additional Countries
August 11, 2015
The Indian government has increased its e-Tourist (eTV) scheme to now include applicants from China, Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) and Macau SAR increasing the number of countries to 77. Visit the Indian Government website for a full list of countries.…
Read MoreINDIA: 21 Fake Universities Identified
August 7, 2015
The University Grants Commission (UGC), the governing body for higher education in India have published a list of 21 "Self Styled" institutions in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, which are unrecognised…
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