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PHILIPPINES: ACR-I Annual Report Due

November 28, 2022

Foreign nationals holding an Alien Certificate Registration (ACR-I) must complete mandatory annual reporting with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BOI).

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SWITZERLAND: Quotas to Remain Unchanged

November 28, 2022

The Federal Council of Switzerland announced that quotas will remain the same for new work permit applications from non-EU/EFTA nationals submitted during the 2023 calendar year will remain unchanged.

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INDONESIA: Annual Manpower Reporting

November 28, 2022

Indonesian companies with foreign employees must submit an Annual Manpower Report to the Ministry of Manpower by 10 January 2023.

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SWITZERLAND: Services Mobility Agreement Extended

November 23, 2022

The SMA in place between Switzerland and the United Kingdom has been extended through 2025. This agreement allows service providers to work in both countries, and workers to stay on a short-term basis.

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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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