Category: Immigration Insights

June 14, 2017

Effective 9th June 2017, the Italian government has reintroduced filing fees for applications for a “permesso di sogiorno” residence permit. What are the new fees? The new fees are as follows: Residence permit card fixed fee – €76.00 (including €30.46 for the electronic card; €16.00 for application stamp; €30.00 mailing fee) Residence permit card valid […]

June 12, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise that stricter permanent residence requirements and new salary rules for the Pay Limit Scheme have been introduced in Denmark, and the MDEC has announced the reclassification of employment pass categories in Malaysia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Morocco, Venezuela and Zambia.

June 9, 2017

The Autonomous Service of Registration and Public Notary Offices (SAREN) has announced that document registration and notarisation (authentication) services have been suspended until further notice. The suspension is due to damage to SAREN’s online systems suffered during the anti-government protests that are currently taking place in Venezuela. It should be noted that, as part of […]

June 9, 2017

Effective 29th May 2017, the Department of Immigration in Zambia has issued revised guidelines for the issuance of standard employment permits, requiring additional information and documentation in support of applications, including evidence that newly compulsory labour market testing has been carried out. What is Required? New work permit applications must be supported by the following […]

June 9, 2017

The Danish Parliament has recently passed two pieces of legislation affecting immigration: one act imposing stricter eligibility criteria for permanent residence, and another act defining salary requirements for work permits under the Pay-Limit Scheme, which also affects the Fast-track Scheme. Permanent Residence On 4th May 2017, the Danish Parliament passed a bill further restricting the […]

June 9, 2017

Effective 1st June 2017, the Ministry of Labour in Morocco has made it mandatory to complete all work permit application forms electronically via a new online system called Taechir. Manual completion of application forms is no longer accepted. What has changed? All application forms must now be completed online. A tracking number is provided and […]

June 9, 2017

The Forum For Expatriate Management presents FEM EMEA. Set to bring together over 500 key professionals from the global mobility sector, consultants, industry experts and HR specialists. FEM EMEA Summit and EMMAs is a combination of case studies, keynote sessions, interactive workshops and networking opportunities that attract individuals looking to network and exchange knowledge on the latest strategies and technologies available to improve and shape the future global mobility industry.

June 6, 2017

The Symposium is where we gather to share information on the dynamic (and different!) characteristics of globalization in an uncertain landscape. It’s where we follow the actions, initiatives and workforce concerns of countries that impact and inform our mission. It’s where we bring experts together to educate and guide our industry on how to navigate the challenges and changes they are confronting. And it’s where we collaborate on solutions, integrate our best insight, and focus in on the complexities and the opportunities. Come for the strategy, the Marketplace, the speakers, and the conversations in sessions and between them...

June 5, 2017

In this week’s edition, we advise that new notification and document storage requirements have been implemented for posted workers to Spain, Argentina has introduced visa-free business travel for 35 countries, and several Middle Eastern countries have severed their diplomatic ties with Qatar. We also bring you the latest immigration news from the US, Australia and Russia.

June 5, 2017

Six Middle Eastern countries, including three Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) Member States, have severed their diplomatic ties with Qatar with immediate effect, citing Qatar’s alleged promotion of extremism and terrorism and a need to ‘preserve (their) national security’. The following countries have announced their withdrawal from diplomatic relations with Qatar: Saudi Arabia The United Arab […]