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Panama: Highly-Skilled Worker Permit Is Among Three New Work Permit Categories
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 Panamanian citizens. All three categories are exempt from sponsorship requirements and work permit quotas. Highly-skilled workers holding a bachelor’s or... »
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... »
United Kingdom: New Immigration Bill Proposes Tougher Penalties for Noncompliant Employers and Unauthorized Workers
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 public services to which they are not entitled. Temporary migrants would be required to pay for some health care. The... »
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... »
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... »
Canada: Reminder – Changes to Points-Based Skilled Immigrant Program Take Effect May 4
Qualified foreign nationals will once again be able to apply for the Federal Skilled Worker Program on their own behalf beginning May 4, 2013. Citizenship and Immigration Canada has released an updated list of occupations that will make an applicant eligible for the program without an employment offer. CIC also designated organizations who... »
Saudi Arabia: Employers Given Opportunity to Remedy Immigration Status of Noncompliant Foreign Workers
Employers have three months to correct the visa status of noncompliant foreign workers. The amnesty period follows a recent wave of worksite visits that are part of an ongoing government project to increase employment among Saudi nationals and reduce the percentage of foreign workers in the country. Employers have three months to correct... »
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.... »
Canada: Labor Dispute Likely to Delay Overseas Application Processing
Employers and their foreign workers should expect processing delays for Temporary Resident Visa and work permit applications submitted to diplomatic posts overseas, due to recent labor actions by Canada’s Foreign Service Officers union. Canada’s Foreign Service Officers union, which includes immigration and visa officers abroad, are now engaged in labor actions that are likely... »
Canada: Government Launches Start-Up Visa Pilot
The new five-year pilot program offers eligible foreign entrepreneurs permanent residence and access to Canadian investors. On April 1, Canada launched the Start-Up Visa, a five-year pilot program offering permanent residence to foreign entrepreneurs seeking to invest in the country. To participate in the program, foreign entrepreneurs must secure a minimum investment from a... »