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VIETNAM – Semi-Annual Foreign Utilization Reporting Due in July

May 31, 2024

Employers in Vietnam who have foreign employees holding valid or current work permits are required to complete a semi-annual report regarding the utilization of foreign manpower by July 5, 2024.

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AUSTRALIA – Upcoming Changes to Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold Effective July 1, 2024

May 29, 2024

In Australia, new minimum salary requirements have been announced for the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

May 28, 2024

The UK Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. Learn more in this update.

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SWEDEN – Simplified Passport Checks

May 22, 2024

The Swedish Migration Agency has introduced a pilot scheme to allow nationals from 23 countries to complete the passport verification requirement using an application on their mobile phone or computer instead of attending in person.

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COMPLIANCE CORNER – Increased Inspections in Indonesia

May 20, 2024

There has been an increase in onsite immigration inspections in Indonesia. Foreign nationals have faced questioning over addresses provided.

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AUSTRALIA – Impact of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget on Migration Policy

May 20, 2024

On May 14, 2024, the Australian government handed down the 2024-2025 Federal Budget. In this update, we outline the key points from the Budget affecting Australia’s immigration policies.

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CHINA – New visa-waiver scheme

May 8, 2024

China is granting a visa-waiver to citizens of 12 countries, allowing them to visit China for periods up to 15 days for business, tourism, family visit, and transit purposes.

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Introducing CIBT Assure: Your pathway to complete A1 compliance for all your employees

May 4, 2024

CIBT Assure is a new platform that ensures seamless A1 compliance with ease and precision.

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MALAYSIA – New Requirement for MDEC-Registered Employers

April 23, 2024

From April 24, 2024, all new and renewal applications for the Employment Pass (EP) are required to be made through the Xpats Gateway system.

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JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched   

April 18, 2024

Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.

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