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CHINA: Beijing announces ban on Employment License applications filed by third-party agents

January 9, 2013

What Has Changed? Generally, as part of the work permit application process for foreign nationals who are being sponsored by a company in China, an application for an Employment License must be submitted at the Chinese Labour Bureau local to…

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Home Office announces improvements to UK Visa Service in China

December 14, 2012

This week, The Home Secretary Theresa May delivered a keynote speech which confirmed the continued investment the UK government will make in order to attract tourist and business visitors from China. In August this year we reported that the UK…

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CHINA: Improvements Made to Services for UK Visa Applicants

August 15, 2012

The UK Border Agency has been working to improve its visa services in China in light of the rapid increase in numbers of Chinese nationals visiting the UK for tourism or business purposes. The number of UK visas issued to…

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CHINA: New Exit-Entry Law From 2013

July 20, 2012

Recently, China"s Ministry of Public Security announced a new Exit-Entry Administration Law which is intended to come into force on 1 July 2013. Issues of illegal employment, illegal entry and overstay, caused by the rise in the numbers of foreigners…

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US EB-2 India and China Immigrant Visas Exhausted for the Year

May 1, 2012

Recently, the American Immigration Lawyers' Association announced that the number of immigrant visas available for EB-2 India and mainland China has been exhausted for this fiscal year. These visas are subject to an annual limit which was reportedly reached on…

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Q2 2025 Global Immigration Review.

June 26, 2025

Throughout Q2 2025, global mobility continued to be shaped by political recalibration, digital transformation, and labor market pressures.

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Scaling smart: How immigration powers growth for startups and mid-sized companies. 

May 2, 2025

Immigration unlocks a global talent pool, allowing companies to hire the right people, not just the closest.

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CZECH REPUBLIC – Taiwanese passport holders now benefit from work permit exemption.

March 14, 2025

The Czech Republic has expanded the list of work permit-exempt nationalities to include nationals of Taiwan, China.

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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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Navigating New Horizons in Global Immigration: Emerging Trends 2024

January 30, 2024

2024 stands as a pivotal moment for transformation and technological advancements in the global mobility and immigration landscape.

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