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UNITED KINGDOM – Shortage Occupation List New Addition; Seafood Sector
June 5, 2023
The UK fishing sector has been given a boost by adding a range of Skilled Occupations to the Shortage Occupation List. As of this summer, share fisherman, trawler skippers, and experienced deckhands (large vessels) will be all be on the Shortage Occupation List.
Read MoreKOSOVO – Visa-Free Travel with the EU
June 5, 2023
Starting in January 2024, citizens of Kosovo will no longer need a visa to travel to the countries of the European Union and stay for periods of up to 90 days within in a 180-day period.
Read MoreVIETNAM – Foreign Utilization Semi-Annual Mandatory Reporting
June 5, 2023
Employers in Vietnam who have foreign employees holding valid or current work permits are required to complete a semi-annual report regarding their utilization of foreign manpower by 7 July 2023.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Hybrid and Remote Reporting
May 26, 2023
In lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic there is no need for sponsors to report on hybrid and remote working changes to the Home Office.
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN – Visa-free Travel with China
May 26, 2023
The governments of Kazakhstan and China have announced the signing of an agreement between the two countries to allow for visa-free travel,
Read MoreUAE – Unemployment Insurance Expanded
May 26, 2023
The United Arab Emirates has expanded the categories of workers who are required to enroll in the country’s unemployment insurance system.
Read MoreCANADA – To Join the Apostille Convention
May 23, 2023
Global Affairs Canada announced on 16 May that Canada is adopting the Apostille Convention. The Apostille Convention simplifies the process of legalizing documents for use in other countries who are members of the Convention.
Read MoreSWEDEN – Immigration Process Changes Announced
May 19, 2023
Sweden’s Migration Agency continued to announce changes to the country’s immigration process, including a proposal to raise the minimum salary threshold, and a phasing out of Sweden’s “Fast Track” certification.
Read MoreIRAQ – KRG Seeks Registered Company Reports
May 19, 2023
The Companies Registrar Directorate of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is asking all registered companies within the KRG to publish their records and files with the Directorate by 31 May.
Read MoreJAPAN – Immigration Framework Review for Digital Nomads
May 15, 2023
The Japanese Government laid out its plans to attract highly skilled foreign talent and is considering implementation of an immigration framework for digital nomads.
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