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Do I Have a Posted Worker? (Part II)
March 1, 2019
By Kent O’Neil Over the last several years, “Posted Worker Rules” have become a hot topic of discussion in the European mobility industry and an oft-confusing headache for company HR and mobility managers with employees in Europe. Much of what is written on the subject focuses on the compliance requirements of equal pay and employment conditions, “posted worker […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 25 February 2019
February 25, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you Brexit news and updates from the US, Malaysia, Germany, France, and the EU. Plus, register for our live webinar, Remaining in the UK after Brexit: Essential Settlement Guidance for EU Nationals.
Read MoreFRANCE: New Online Verification Procedure for VLS-TS Long-Stay Visa
February 22, 2019
Effective 18 February 2019, all foreign nationals in France holding unverified VLS-TS long-stay visas must verify their visa via a new online portal.
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION: Apostille No Longer Required on Public Documents Issued by EU Member States
February 22, 2019
Under the Public Documents Regulation (EU) 2016/1191, effective 16 February 2019, an apostille (authenticity stamp) is no longer required when presenting public documents issued by the authorities of one EU member state to the authorities of another EU member state.
Read MoreBREXIT: Greek Government Working on No-Deal Brexit Legislation
February 20, 2019
On 15 February 2019, the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs wrote a letter to his UK counterpart, reassuring British citizens that "their rights will be fully recognised and guaranteed, in line with the reciprocity offered by the UK to EU citizens."
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS to Resume Premium Processing for Certain Pending H-1B Petitions
February 19, 2019
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, on 19 February 2019, it will resume premium processing for pending H-1B petition filed on or before 21 December 2019.
Read MoreGERMANY: Amended Document Requirement for Work and Residence Permit Renewal Applications
February 19, 2019
The German labour office has updated its application form for renewal applications for residence permits for employment purposes. The application must now be supported by the applicant’s first two and latest two monthly payslips, rather than only the latest three payslips as previously.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 18 February 2019
February 18, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you Brexit news and updates from the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Find out where Newland Chase is speaking and exhibiting - and register for our live webinar, Success in Singapore: Immigration Essentials for Business
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Companies with High Saudization Rates Eligible for Reimbursement or Waiver of Expat Fees
February 15, 2019
The Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MLSD) has announced that companies with a sufficiently high Saudization (Nitaqat) rating will have expat fees reimbursed or exempted for 2018.
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