South Africa Launches New Digital Business Visa Process
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (the DTIC) has launched the Business Visa Recommendation System (VRS), an online platform for business
Read More »Japan’s Start Dates for Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening
Japan’s Pre-Entry TB screening (JPETS) is to be introduced, initially for nationals of Nepal, the Philippines and Vietnam, who intend to enter Japan for medium-term or
Read More »Ireland Announces Measures to Support Home Care and Planning Sectors
Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has announced changes to the employment permits system to address skills shortages in Ireland’s planning and
Read More »Upcoming Changes to S Pass Eligibility in Singapore
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced new minimum qualifying salary requirements for S Pass holders, effective from September 1, 2025, for new applications and
Read More »Malaysia Investor Pass Takes Effect April 1
Effective April 1, 2025, Malaysia’s newly introduced Investor Pass will come into effect. This new pass is designed to enhance the efficiency of entry processes and
Read More »UK Rules Changes Related to Recouping Skilled Worker Salary Levels
The UK government is implementing changes to the Skilled Worker rules regarding salary levels. For Skilled Worker applications with a CoS assigned on or after April 9, 2025,
Read More »Brazil Regulates the Registration of Artistic Activities Carried Out by Immigrants in Brazil
MJSP Ordinance No. 885/2025 establishes new guidelines for the registration of employment contracts and contractual notes of foreign artists, musicians, and technicians who
Read More »UK Rules Changes Related to Recouping Skilled Worker Fees
The UK government is implementing changes to the Skilled Worker rules on recouping visa application fees from the worker. This rule change concerns those sponsors who seek to
Read More »State Dept. Issues Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs
On March 14, 2025, the State Department announced a new visa restriction policy that will apply to current or former foreign government officials responsible for, or
Read More »State Department Claims Foreign Affairs Immigration Rulemaking Exemption
On March 14, 2025, the State Department announced that regulations governing visa policies and immigration fall under “foreign affairs” and are exempt from the
Read More »Foreign Nationals in Poland Must Submit 2024 Tax Returns by April 30, 2025
Foreign employees working in Poland are required to submit their 2024 tax returns regardless of whether they were employed by a Polish or a foreign employer, or if they had
Read More »Polish Authorities to Increase Audits
Polish authorities plan to increase the number of audits of right to work and stay of foreign nationals residing in Poland. The audits can be performed by the National Labour
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