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Global Immigration Update – Monday 5th June 2017
June 5, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that new notification and document storage requirements have been implemented for posted workers to Spain, Argentina has introduced visa-free business travel for 35 countries, and several Middle Eastern countries have severed their diplomatic ties with Qatar. We also bring you the latest immigration news from the US, Australia and Russia.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Tuesday 30th May 2017
May 30, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that Ireland has relaxed its cohabitation requirement for de facto partners, and report that stricter enforcement of laws in Serbia now limits assignment duration. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Switzerland, Ghana and Russia.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 10th April 2017
April 10, 2017
In this week’s edition, we advise that Malaysia has reclassified its Employment Pass categories and that South Africa has signed a reciprocal waiver agreement with Russia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from India, the UK and Italy.
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Changes to Work Permits and Visa Waiver Program
January 11, 2017
Upcoming Changes to the Work Permit Regime From 1st January 2017, new rules for the issuance of work permits for Kazakhstan include the removal of the current labour market test for locally-hired applicants and the introduction of a state fee,…
Read MoreINDIA: Changes to E-Tourist Visa to Increase Tourism
January 11, 2017
The Indian Government has recently announced changes to the e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) in an effort to increase tourism to the country. The e-TV will be extended to a further eight nations, taking the total number of eligible countries to 161, and…
Read MoreEMEA: 2016 Round-up
January 5, 2017
2016 saw big changes across the EMEA region, with the new Posted Workers and ICT Directive. Other big news across the region was that the UK voted to leave the EU and countries across the Middle East implemented stricter regulations…
Read MoreIRELAND: Short-Stay Visa Waiver Extended
November 2, 2016
The Republic of Ireland"s Short-Stay Visa Waiver programme, which was introduced in 2011 and was due to expire on 31st October of this year, has been extended for a further five years to 31st October 2021. The Short-Stay visa Waiver…
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test Required for Certain Long-Term Visa Applicants
March 22, 2016
Effective 2nd March 2016, certain applicants for long-term consular visas or post-arrival change of status or visa extension, who are nationals of eighteen "high TB-burden countries", must submit a "Certificate of Health", including a tuberculosis test result. Who is Affected? The…
Read MoreIs the UK’s Tier 1 (Investor) Visa Under Threat?
March 10, 2016
Following recently published figures from ONS, there was a significant decline in the number of applications for the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa in 2015. Here we explore the reasons behind this drop and what the future might be for this...
Read MoreKYRGYZSTAN: Newest Member of EEU
November 18, 2015
Kyrgyzstan has become the latest country to join the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), meaning its nationals can now work in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia without the need to obtain work authorisation from the relevant immigration authorities. Established in January…
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