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India: Visa Processing Delays Expected for Applicants in the United States
Individuals applying for visas to India from within the United States should expect application processing delays in the coming months, as India transitions to a new visa services outsourcing firm. On July 1, 2013, India will transfer processing duties for all visa applications submitted in the United States to a different outsourcing firm.... »
China: Beijing to Require Criminal Record Clearances for Work Authorization Applications
Foreign nationals seeking authorization to work in Beijing will be required to provide a legalized police clearance certificate from their country of nationality as of July 1, 2013. The new requirement will add to the time necessary to prepare work authorization applications for Beijing. Effective July 1, 2013, the Beijing Labor Bureau will... »
Australia: Federal Budget Will Increase Visa Application Fees, Make Other Immigration Changes
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. The new fees and other immigration changes were announced in the 2013-2014 budget. The visa application charge for subclass 457... »
Canada: CIC to Limit Immigration Benefits for Children, Lift Hold on Parent and Grandparent Cases
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 accepting new applications to sponsor parents and grandparents for permanent residence, with an annual cap of 5,000 applications for 2014.... »
China: Longer Processing Times for Immigration Applications at Shanghai Labor Bureau
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 Bureau is more strictly adhering to its stated processing times for immigration-related applications, taking two to ten working days longer... »
Canada: Government Outlines Restrictions for Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Effective immediately, the government has suspended the Accelerated Labor Market Opinion (A-LMO) process. Minimum wage requirements have been tightened for all Labor Market Opinion (LMO) applications. LMO applications are likely to be subject to increased scrutiny. The Canadian government today announced new restrictions for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). More detailed information on... »
Ireland: Immigration Changes Aim to Attract Business to Ireland
Ireland is expanding the list of occupations that qualify for its green card program, reducing the prior employment requirement for intracompany transferees, and easing labor market test and supporting documents requirements, among other changes. The new rules apply to employment permit applications submitted on or after April 10, 2013. The Irish Department of... »
France: Central Government Calls for Increased Scrutiny of Work Permit Programs
Employers can expect to see more intensive scrutiny of work permit applications involving international service agreements and placements at third-party worksites. The French government is urging local authorities to scrutinize work permit applications more closely, particularly where a foreign national will be working under an international service agreement or will be placed at... »
Norway: Corporations Must Demonstrate Business Activity to File for Work Permits
Employers must be actively carrying out business activities in Norway if they intend to file applications for work authorization on behalf of foreign workers. Applications by inactive entities are no longer accepted. Employers must be actively carrying out business activity in Norway if they intend to file an application for work authorization on behalf... »
Mexico: Applications for Foreign Workers and Their Dependents Can No Longer Be Filed Jointly
Effective immediately, dependent visa applications must be filed after the principal applicant completes the pre-approval and consular visa process and obtains the Resident ID card in Mexico. Dependent applications were previously lodged simultaneously with the foreign worker’s application. Dependent visa applications must now be filed after the principal applicant completes the pre-approval and consular... »