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NC INSIGHTS – Immigration’s Impact on Workers’ Mental Health

October 19, 2023

Relocating internationally can open a world of opportunities, but it can also be difficult on a person's mental health, if not managed correctly. This long-form post looks at some of the top coping strategies.

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COMPLIANCE CORNER – Travel to Host Country During Work Permit Processing

September 22, 2023

Traveling to a future host country while a work permit application is in process can be a problematic situation. In this Compliance Corner, we take a look at the options.

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VIETNAM – Changes To E-Visa Process

August 25, 2023

Vietnam is now offering evisas on arrival for foreign travelers at more than 50 entry points. The program went into effect on 15 August.

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COMPLIANCE CORNER: German Work Visa Applications

August 17, 2023

In the wake of Brexit, Germany is taking a closer look into the past travel of UK citizens who are applying for permits to work in Germany, with bans for entry into the Schengen Zone possible for violations.

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VIETNAM – E-Visas and Visa Exemption Changes

July 7, 2023

Vietnam has made several changes to the country’s immigration laws affecting visas, e-visas, and entry requirements. The changes will go into effect on 15 August 2023.

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CHINA: Restrictions on Travelers from Japan, South Korea

January 12, 2023

Due to concern over rising COVID rates in China, the government of South Korea stopped issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens. In return, Chinese consular posts in Japan and South Korea have suspended issuing Chinese visas of various kinds to Japanese and South Korean citizens.

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SWITZERLAND: Modification to Issuance of C Permits

October 4, 2022

Further to a recent judgment from the Swiss Federal Court, the Swiss authorities have modified their practice regarding issuance of permanent residence permits (C permits).

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QATAR: Traveling to the FIFA World Cup 2022

August 23, 2022

In preparation for travelers heading to the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the authorities have announced that any foreigners traveling from 1 November 2022 to Qatar should procure a Hayya Card prior to entering the country, except Qatari Residence permit holders.

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UNITED KINGDOM: High Potential Individual Visa – Global Universities List

May 10, 2022

UK Visas and Immigration have updated the Global Universities List, the table of global universities that will be accepted as awarding institutions for the High Potential Individual (HPI) visa route when it launches on 30 May 2022, for qualifications awarded between 1 November 2021 and 31 October 2022.

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Forum for Expatriate Management | Amsterdam Global Mobility Conference 2022

March 21, 2022

The FEM Amsterdam Global Mobility Conference has established itself as an annual spring highlight for Global Mobility and HR professionals operating into and out of Europe, with its own, very distinctive character. Join Managing Director for Germany and Austria, Frank Jura, for the panel session, Global Mobility in Europe – Some Perspectives from The Netherlands Government Immigration Department & Reports from FEM Chapters, 11:35am - 12:20pm. 

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