by Frank Alvarado | Dec 16, 2019 | Global
Please note that the contents of this article should serve as general guidelines and should not be taken as legal advice. Various factors play a role in making the final determination of the proper immigration procedure to each country. Please contact your WR...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 16, 2019 | Global
The amended Schengen visa code will come into effect on February 2, 2020. Changes include more flexible procedures, longer visa validity periods, and higher fees. What Are the Changes? More Flexible Procedures: Travelers on Schengen visas will enjoy some more flexible...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 12, 2019 | Global
SAUDI ARABIA: Ministry of Labor Cancels Yellow Nitaqat Band Effective 26 January 2020, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) has announced it will cancel the yellow band in its Saudization program, Nitaqat. Companies currently in the yellow band will be...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 12, 2019 | Global
FRANCE: Decree to Extend Rights of Posted Workers from July 2020 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...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 11, 2019 | Global
SWITZERLAND: Reminder that Job Advertisement Threshold to Change from January 2020 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....