List of Swiss Jobs for Local Candidates Published
In an effort to implement Switzerland’s 2014 voter referendum restricting immigration, Switzerland has released a list of professional roles that must be offered to
Read More »Argentina to Increase Immigration Fees
Effective June 6, the Argentine Immigration Department will significantly increase fees for its immigration services. The new fees, outlined in Executive Decree 475/2018,
Read More »Ethiopia E-Visa Now Available to All
To increase tourism and economic activity, Ethiopia has announced an expansion of its online e-visa program to include all international travelers. The program, which
Read More »Singapore Announces Changes to Minimum Salary Requirements for EP Applicants
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced a change in minimum salary requirements for Employment Pass (EP) applications exempt from advertising on the MOM Jobs
Read More »Sweeping Changes to UAE’s Visa System Announced
Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid announced numerous changes to visa and residency laws in the UAE. Designed to attract top talent and investors, as well as ease regulatory
Read More »Russia Issues Migration Registration Rules for World Cup
Any business travelers or work permit-holders traveling in Russia for the World Cup (between May 25 and July 25) must register with the Ministry of Internal Affairs within
Read More »Australian Immigration Quota Remains Unchanged
As the debate in the Australian Senate and Parliament rages over proposed changes to various immigration-related laws, the cap on the total number of immigrants for
Read More »UK Reaches Visa Cap on Skilled Workers for Third Month in a Row
The UK’s monthly cap on skilled, non-European workers has been met for the third consecutive month, marking the first time in seven years that this has occurred. As visa
Read More »Hong Kong Announces New Tech Employment Visa
Starting June 2018, Hong Kong will launch the Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS), a three-year pilot program intended to streamline the admission of workers in the
Read More »Consular Protection Established Between EU Member States
Effective May 1, 2018, European Union (EU) citizens traveling or working outside the EU are entitled to consular protection from any other EU member state if their home
Read More »United Kingdom Eliminates New ILR for Turkish Workers
The United Kingdom will no longer accept Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications for Turkish workers. The previous ILR applications allowed for indefinite visa
Read More »Canada and Portugal Sign Youth Mobility Agreement
On May 3, 2018, Canada and Portugal signed a Youth Mobility Arrangement effective in 2019. The arrangement allows for the exchange of 2,000 young workers a year, between
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