The visa application charge for subclass 457 visa applications will increase to AU$900 (from AU$455), effective July 1, 2013. Government programs to monitor employer compliance with 457 program requirements will receive increased funding.... »

On 14 May 2013, the Commonwealth Treasurer, the Honourable Wayne Swan MP, delivered the Australian Federal Budget 2013-14.1 In addition, on 13 May 2013, the Treasurer and the Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin,... »

  The current six visa categories will be consolidated into three, with several subcategories under each, and new visa names will result. New business visa categories will also be created. The changes will take... »

The proposed regulations would introduce new visa categories and recategorize some existing ones, provide new definitions of illegal work and stay, and make various eligibility and process changes. Employers and other interested parties have... »

  Effective January 2, 2104, children over the age of 18 will no longer qualify for immigration benefits as dependents under any Canadian immigration program. Also on January 2, 2014, the government will resume... »

  Today, the Committee will begin to consider an array of suggested amendments, including proposals to broaden DOL’s H-1B enforcement authority. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin debate and mark-up of Title IV... »

Weichert Relocation Resources Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility management, announced that Don Smith has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Business Development for North America. In this role, Smith will manage... »

  The new highly-skilled worker permit requires a bachelor’s or post-graduate degree, but no minimum level of professional experience. The Panamanian government also introduced new work permit categories for Italian nationals and parents of... »

Government Ordinance no. 8/20131 (G.O. no. 8/2013 ) recently modified the Romanian Fiscal Code, significantly impacting Romanian companies with employees assigned abroad. The changes under G.O. no. 8/2013 effectively provide a cash-flow advantage for... »

  The EB-3 subcategory for professionals and skilled workers will advance by more than nine months for China and most other countries in June, though India will advance only two weeks. In the EB-2... »

On 8 May 2013, the U.K. tax authorities, HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”), published the much-anticipated draft guidance to the new statutory residence test (SRT)1. As expected, the guidance is detailed and contains many... »

Weichert Relocation Resources Inc., a global leader in workforce mobility management, announced that Mike Cahill has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Cahill will grow new business opportunities throughout... »

International AutoSource is a lead sponsor at the Totally Expat Show in London on May 20. Stop by International AutoSource & ReadyDrive booth for your chance to participate in the “Crack the Safe” contest.  Open... »

Reforms scheduled to take effect in April 2014 will create new residence permit categories, allow foreign nationals to apply for residence permits at consular posts abroad, and create a new government office to oversee... »

The bill would increase fines for unauthorized foreign workers and the businesses that employ them, make it easier for the UK government to deport those without valid immigration status, and prevent immigrants from accessing... »

  The Shanghai Labor Bureau is adhering to its stated processing times for immigration-related applications, taking two to ten working days longer than before to complete adjudications. As of May 2, the Shanghai Labor... »

  The earliest available local registration appointments throughout India were twelve days from the time of online filing, as of May 3. Foreign nationals should gather the necessary documents and provide travel details to... »

Helping thousands of families anywhere in the world select the right schools for their children, The School Choice Group achieves record growth and celebrates an anniversary milestone The School Choice Group (SCG), the leading... »

The London Totally Expat Show is now Europe’s largest ever global mobility conference and exhibition with over 100 exhibitors, 30 technical sessions running throughout the day and over 1000 attendees. It takes place on... »

The 2013 series of EMMAs will take place in three glamorous international settings to recognize and reward the determination and successes of those at the forefront of our industry. It’s free to enter and... »

By Ms Sterious They say the beauty of working in the Global Mobility industry is that no two days are the same. Now I wholeheartedly believe that variety is the spice of life but... »

  The reciprocal agreement will allow citizens of Brazil and Mexico to make visa-free visits for business and tourism. Mexican nationals visiting Brazil will be admitted for an initial stay of 90 days, which... »

Understand how companies are maximizing the organizational and career development value from their assignments. FEM would like to introduce a new pulse survey, which is the latest in ongoing research into initiative tracking trends and new... »