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SINGAPORE: Lower Dependency Ratio Ceiling in 2020
December 17, 2019
Effective 1 January 2020, the Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) and S Pass Sub-DRC for companies in the services sector will be lowered.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 16 December 2019
December 16, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Traffic Light Bulletin – Skilled Migration List Review
December 16, 2019
Following consultations with various stakeholders, including the Newland Chase Australia team (read our blog from 28 November here), the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has released their Traffic Light Bulletin outlining their proposed changes to Immigration’s skilled occupation lists.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Reminder – Upcoming Deadline for Employers to Confirm Measles Vaccination of All Foreign Employees [UPDATED]
December 12, 2019
Employers engaging foreign labour in Russia have until 31 December 2019 to confirm the vaccination against measles of all foreign nationals they currently employ.
Read MoreCZECHIA: New Appointment Booking Lottery at New Delhi Consulate Allows Only 33 Applications
December 12, 2019
The Czech embassy in New Delhi, India, has implemented a new appointment booking system for nationals of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives applying for employee cards. Under this system, only 33 employee card applications will be accepted between January and March 2020.
Read MoreFRANCE: Decree to Extend Rights of Posted Workers from July 2020
December 12, 2019
Ministerial order 2019-116 of 20 February 2019, which will come into effect on 30 July 2020, transposes into French law European Directive 2018/957 of 28 June 2018, extending the employment rights of posted (seconded) workers.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Ministry of Labor Cancels Yellow Nitaqat Band
December 12, 2019
Effective 26 January 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Social Development (MLSD) has announced it will cancel the yellow band in its Saudization programme, Nitaqat.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Reminder that Job Advertisement Threshold to Change from January 2020
December 11, 2019
Effective 1 January 2020, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals for occupations with an unemployment rate of 5% or above will have to test the Swiss labor market by advertising.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Electronic Registration Required for Upcoming H-1B Cap Season
December 10, 2019
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will implement its new electronic registration process for H-1B applications for the upcoming H-1B lottery.
Read MoreARGENTINA: Police Clearance Certificates Required for Certain Visas
December 10, 2019
Holders of 30-day Technical visas or Technical visas valid for 30 days who apply to renew the visa for a sixth time must now submit police clearance certificates from their country of origin and/or all countries where they have lived during the previous three years.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 9 December 2019
December 9, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreKUWAIT: New Business Visit Visa Regulations Extended to All Nationalities
December 5, 2019
In an attempt to crack down on forged degree certificates submitted in support of business (commercial) visit visa applications, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior has introduced new regulations for all nationalities.
Read MoreCANADA: Biometrics Now Required for Certain In-Canada Applications
December 5, 2019
Applicants within Canada for work permit, study permit and visa extensions, as well as for permanent residence, must now give their biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a designated Service Canada location.
Read MoreVIETNAM: Upcoming New Labour Code and Amendments to Immigration Law
December 5, 2019
Amendments to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam will come into effect on 1 July 2020.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MDEC Foreign Knowledge Worker Projection for 2020 Opens 3 December 2019
December 3, 2019
MSC/ICT status companies who are registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) can start to apply for their 2020 Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection for Employment Passes from 3 December 2018.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: New Minimum Salary Levels for 2020
December 3, 2019
The Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have announced new minimum salary levels for knowledge migrant workers (aka Highly Skilled Migrants), graduates and Blue Card applicants coming to the Netherlands.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Visa Invitations and Extensions Limited for Companies with Unpaid Tax
December 3, 2019
The Korean immigration authorities have introduced a new regulation rejecting applications for visa issuance confirmation numbers (VICN) and Alien Registration Card (ARC) extensions if the inviting company has any amount of arrears for any type of tax.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Changes to IN Amsterdam Service Fees for 2020
December 3, 2019
The IN Amsterdam service centre in the Netherlands has announced changes to its fee schedule for 2020.
Read MoreBELGIUM: Increased Minimum Salary Thresholds for 2020
December 3, 2019
Effective 1 January 2020, minimum gross annual salary levels for foreign employees will be increased in the three Belgian regions.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Work Experience Requirement Relaxed for E7 Visa Applications
December 2, 2019
Applicants for an E7 visa in Korea whose university diploma is not related to the job position in the Korean company only need to demonstrate three years of related work experience, rather than five years as previously required.
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