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Turkey: New Law Will Streamline Work Authorization Process, Toughen Penalties for Noncompliance
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 admission of foreign nationals. A new immigration law taking effect in April 2014 will streamline Turkey’s work permit... »
India: Foreign Registration Appointments Significantly Delayed in All Locations
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 their immigration service provider in advance, so that appointments can be scheduled as soon as possible after arrival. Registration must... »
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... »
Brazil and Mexico Will Implement Short-Term Visa Waiver Agreement on May 16
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 can be extended, and a cumulative maximum stay of 180 days in a one-year period. Brazilian nationals will be able... »
Azerbaijan: New Registration Procedures in Effect for Foreign Visitors
Foreign nationals visiting Azerbaijan for more than three days are now required to register with the State Migration Service within three days of arrival, effective April 1, 2013. Previously only those who were to stay longer than 30 days were required to register, and the registration process was handled by a local police department.... »
United Kingdom: UKBA Pilots New Expedite Service for Tier 2 Applications
Under the recently launched Priority Postal Service, the UKBA will accept thirty Tier 2 applications per day from applicants in the UK for expedited processing. Accepted applications are to be processed in approximately two weeks. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) is piloting a new expedited processing service for Tier 2 applications, known as the... »
United States: USCIS Reports I-129 Receipting Delays
Due to the large number of H-1B cap cases submitted in recent weeks, USCIS Service Centers are delayed in issuing filing receipts for Form I-129 petitions. It may take up to 60 days or more for employers to receive receipt notices. USCIS reports that, because of the continued high volume of H-1B cap filings,... »
Russia: Highly Qualified Specialist Work Permit Extensions Must Be Filed at Least 30 Days Before Expiration
An application to extend a Highly Qualified Specialist work permit filed less than 30 days in advance will not be accepted, effective immediately. Extension applications for Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) work permits must be filed no later than 30 days before the permit expires, under a new policy from the Federal Migration Service that... »
Mozambique: New Short-Term Work Permit for Petroleum and Mining Industries
The new permit will allow foreign nationals to work for employers in the petroleum and mining sectors for up to 180 days within a calendar year. The government of Mozambique has announced a new short-term permit that will allow foreign nationals to work for companies in the petroleum and mining industries for up to... »
Angola / Portugal: Bilateral Agreement to Simplify Visa Processes
Angola and Portugal have approved a bilateral agreement that will simplify visa processes for their respective nationals. The changes are intended to facilitate growth and investment. Each country will introduce two new visas. A multiple-entry short-term visa will allow business stays of up to 90 days per entry within a six-month period. A multiple-entry... »