Search Results for: Philippines

February 6, 2014

From 6th February 2014, visitors to Canada will be automatically considered for multiple-entry visas (Temporary Resident Visas - TRV.) These visas allow qualified visitors to enter and exit Canada for six months at a time for up to 10 years, and…

August 20, 2012

The Law Centre (NI) and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission recently updated their comprehensive guide; “Your rights in Northern Ireland--A guide for migrant workers,” which is available in a number of languages. We found this an interesting read, having...

January 20, 2012

We were pleased to read recently that the Joint Council for Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) successfully represented two Filipino care workers in their appeals against settlement refusals handed down by the UK Border Agency. In 2007, the UK Home Office...

October 14, 2011

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently joined the Gulf Cooperation Council"s medical check-up system, which requires various foreign nationals to undergo medical tests before as well as after arrival to the Gulf country where they will be commencing employment.…

October 12, 2011

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced an October 1, 2011 implementation of a double check medical screening for select foreign nationals applying for work/residence permits. The screenings will occur in the applicant’s home country and in the UAE to reduce the incidence of infectious disease and to confirm the authenticity of […]