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CHINA: COVID Restrictions for Foreigners Eased

November 18, 2022

The Chinese government has announced several changes to its COVID control policy for foreigners traveling to China.

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SWITZERLAND: Limits Set on Immigrants from Croatia

November 18, 2022

Switzerland has invoked a safeguard clause in the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons which sets quotas on work permits for citizens of Croatia for 2023.

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MALAYSIA: ePass Introduced for Renewals

November 17, 2022

Renewals filed by applicants whose companies are registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) can now be granted an electronic pass (ePass).

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CANADA: Canada-Italy Youth Mobility Agreement and Updates

November 16, 2022

Canada has announced a new youth work experience agreement with Italy and issued further guidance to Canadian employers on responsibilities towards foreign workers.

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POLAND: Changes for Russian Nationals

November 16, 2022

Polish authorities have removed Russian nationals from the list of nationals eligible to utilize the simplified process to obtain work authorization in Poland.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Updates to UK Sponsor Guidance

November 16, 2022

The UK Home Office has issued guidance updates to organizations sponsoring foreign workers in several key categories.

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SAUDI ARABIA – To Join Apostille Convention

November 11, 2022

Saudi Arabia is joining the Apostille Convention, greatly simplifying the process of legalizing necessary documents used in international migration and mobility.

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CIBT – Marc Kaplan Named CEO of CIBT

November 11, 2022

CIBT Inc. has named Marc Kaplan as its new Chief Executive Office. Kaplan is a growth-oriented leader with a successful 25-year career in the Professional and Business Services sector.

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UNITED KINGDOM – BNO Visa Update

November 10, 2022

Children of British national (overseas) status holders will soon be able to independently apply for their own BNO visas.

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INDONESIA – ASTAKA Required for Short Term Work Permit

November 10, 2022

The MOM in Indonesia is requiring employers to maintain ASTAKA insurance for foreign national employees on short-term work assignments of six months of less.

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