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Category: Immigration Insights
USA: International Entrepreneur Rule
October 26, 2016
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed an alternative immigration route aimed at foreign nationals who can show that their presence in the United States would contribute a significant public benefit. The "International Entrepreneur Rule" allows an entrepreneur of a…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Bilateral Repatriation Agreement Signed with Sri Lanka
October 20, 2016
A bilateral immigration treaty has been signed this week by the Swiss Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga and Sri Lankan Interior Minister Seneviratne Bandara Nawinne. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation with regard to immigration matters between the Swiss and Sri…
Read MoreUK: Skilled Workers Might be Exempt from Immigration Controls
October 20, 2016
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, has indicated this week that future immigration controls will be exempt for skilled workers seeking employment in the UK. Mr. Hammond stated that he does not see why firms should be restricted on…
Read MoreInvestment Visa Options: Spanish Entrepreneur’s Act
October 19, 2016
In 2013 the Spanish government enacted a law which, amongst other things, drastically altered the Spanish immigration system. The Spanish Entrepreneur's Act was one of the measures designed to assist with the recovery of the economy. As a consequence, apart from...
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Visa Status Changes for Nationals of South Africa, Mauritius and the Seychelles
October 19, 2016
From 21st November 2016, the New Zealand government is set to introduce visitor visa requirements for all South African passport holders, while passport holders from Mauritius and the Seychelles will no longer need a visitor visa to travel to New…
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Potential Access to EU Single Market
October 13, 2016
Following positive talks this week between European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann, it is believed that a compromise is close to being reached which would allow Switzerland access to the EU single market whilst still employing…
Read MoreINDIA: Employment Visa Sponsorship Requirements
October 13, 2016
As of September 2016, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office ("FRRO") in Hyderabad requires established evidence from a sponsor's business operations in Hyderabad for any foreign workers. The established evidence will be required when the sponsoring entity in Hyderabad expresses a need to…
Read MoreCHINA: Business Visa Invitation Letters Stopped in Beijing and Shanghai
October 13, 2016
It is expected that the time period to obtain business visas for China is likely to be reduced after government agencies in Beijing and Shanghai ceased issuing M (business) visa invitation letters. Companies in Beijing and Shanghai are no…
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC: Restrictions on Short-Term Visa Applications for Employment Purposes
October 13, 2016
Non-EEA national employees seconded to work in the Czech Republic from outside the EEA can no longer apply for a C (short-term) visa for the purpose of employment simultaneously with their consular Employee Card (residence card) application. This restriction will…
Read MoreMOZAMBIQUE: Upcoming Reform for Long and Short Term Work Permit Regulations
October 13, 2016
It is anticipated that stricter work permit regulations will be introduced with reform to some existing regulations when hiring foreign workers in Mozambique. The main changes will include: A dramatic proposal for the withdrawal of sponsorship from employment agencies may…
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