by Frank Alvarado | Dec 3, 2019 | Global
Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum annual salary for foreign workers in the Flanders region in Belgium will increase to EUR 42,696 for highly-skilled work permits, EUR 34,156.80 for those under 30/nurses, EUR 68,314 for executives, and EUR 51,235 for EU Blue Card...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 2, 2019 | Global
Moving to the European Union? Find practical information about going to work or study in the EU for more than 90 days and on how to join your family in the EU. This portal contains overview of each EU country and immigration profiles for various work visas. EU...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 2, 2019 | Global
The IN Amsterdam service center has announced changes to its fee schedule for 2020. What is IN Amsterdam? IN Amsterdam provides a one-stop-shop service for companies and their highly-skilled migrant employees, scientific researchers, international entrepreneurs and...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 1, 2019 | Global
This article provides updates on what the Brexit transition means for British nationals residing in France. On December 31, 2020, at midnight, the Brexit transition period will end. The United Kingdom (UK) will become a third country to the European Union (EU)....
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 29, 2019 | Global
Today the Swiss government has decided upon the following permit quota numbers for 2020: Work permit quotas for assignees from EU/EFTA: L permits: 3’000 B permits: 500 Work permit quotas for non-EU/EFTA nationals : L permits : 4’000 B permits : 4’500 These...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 26, 2019 | Global
SPAIN: New Requirements for Assignment Letter for Intra-Company Transfer Permit Applications Effective immediately, the immigration authorities have established new requirements for assignment letters in support of all intra-company transfer permit applications, both...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 25, 2019 | Global
Effective 1 December 2019, a new resolution establishes new guidelines for the entry into, stay in and departure from Colombia of both Colombian and foreign nationals. Entry and stay permits (PIPs), for short stays not intended for residence or profit, have been...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 22, 2019 | Global
Visa officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have advised that work visit visas to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are no longer available. Those currently in the Kingdom under these visas are free to remain through the expiration date. While they are free upon...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 20, 2019 | Global
The new Subclass 494 Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa opened for applications on November 16, 2019 for employers with roles in regional Australia (defined by postcode), which is generally anywhere outside the Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 15, 2019 | Global
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? India has opened visa-on-arrival facilities at six international airports to nationals of the United Arab Emirates. What does the change mean? UAE nationals who have previously obtained an Indian e-Visa or regular/paper visa will be...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 14, 2019 | Global
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? Canada has updated prevailing wage rates for a number of occupations. What does the change mean? Employers sponsoring foreign workers in certain work permit and permanent resident categories are affected by the new rates....
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 13, 2019 | Global
Where can I apply for my Schengen Visa? Do I have to apply from my home country? Can I apply from a country where I am visiting as a tourist? The Handbook for the processing of visa applications published by the European Commission provides some examples and...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 11, 2019 | Global
IMPACT – MEDIUM What is the change? The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) is now issuing approval letters with longer validity periods for ICT applicants. What does the change mean? MDEC approval letters for ICT applicants will be issued with validity...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 8, 2019 | Global
What is the change? The Minister for Business Enterprise and Innovation has proposed changes to the Employment Permits system. What does the change mean? The proposal aims to revise the current labor market test, streamline the process for Trusted Partner and renewal...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 7, 2019 | Global
At a Glance Saudi Arabia is expected to introduce a new temporary work visa in the coming months, following the elimination of the country’s only short-term work authorization option in October. Details of the new visa have not been released. Until the new visa...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 5, 2019 | Global
AT A GLANCE Lithuanian authorities have increased the salary level for EU Blue Card applications to EUR 1,933.50 gross per month, up approximately three percent from the April 2019 increase. For salaries over EUR 3,867 gross per month, labor market testing and the...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 4, 2019 | Global
The Ministry of Immigration Francisation and Integration (MIFI) has announced more stringent requirements for applicants under the Quebec Experience Program and the Quebec Skilled Worker Program. Quebec Experience Program Changes effective January 1, 2020 include more...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 30, 2019 | Global
The minimum salary for S Pass applicants will increase on January 1, 2020 to SGD 2400 per month, up from SGD 2300 per month. Fixed monthly allowances can be counted toward meeting the salary requirement. Note that more experienced foreign nationals may be required to...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 29, 2019 | Global
Effective Immediately, all foreign nationals entering Zambia, including those entering as visitors, must have health insurance. Those who are unable to provide evidence of health insurance upon arrival must secure health insurance at the port of entry through Zambia’s...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 24, 2019 | Global
Effective immediately, visa nationals may no longer obtain new or renewal Hi-Tech (HIT) work visas, and their spouses may no longer obtain new or renewal Employment Authorization for Spouse (EAS) B-1 work visas. Eligible high-tech companies who wish to obtain work...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 22, 2019 | Global
Released: 2020 Minimum Salary Scale in Brussels Region The Brussels region has released the 2020 minimum salary thresholds for foreign employees. Within Single Permit applications the gross yearly minimum salary level for Highly Skilled workers has been raised to...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 18, 2019 | Global
With no official announcement, Saudi consular authorities have recently begun issuing Work Visit and Commercial Visit Visas in a new format, which includes the phrase “not permitted to work” or similar wording. This has caused visa holders to question whether the...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 16, 2019 | Global
The UK is due to leave the EU on 31 January 2020. As the draft withdrawal agreement wasn’t approved by the House of Commons by 29 March 2019, as it currently stands the UK will leave the EU on 31 January 2020. The UK and the EU have reached an agreement in...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 14, 2019 | Global
Annual requirements for Single Permit / EU Blue Card Since the implementation of the Single Permit in January 2019, authorizations have been granted for periods up to three years. New EU Blue Cards can be issued for up to four years. In order to track whether the...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 11, 2019 | Global
Effective from 25 October 2019, Shanghai authorities announced that the online applications for Temporary Residence registration can be done by foreign nationals living in Shanghai via the online portal. Who will be affected? All foreign nationals living in Shanghai....
