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Mexico: Government Introduces Burdensome Visa Renewal Procedures in Mexico City
Effective immediately, foreign nationals extending their visas in Mexico City can no longer schedule their own appointment time; one will be assigned to them. The principal and all dependents must attend the appointment together. The Mexican National Immigration Institute (INM) recently implemented strict new procedures for visa renewals in Mexico City, effective immediately. Foreign... »
Russia: Foreign Registration Procedures Are Eased, But Delays Persist
Employers may now complete registration formalities for their foreign national employees and the deadline to complete registration has been extended, but despite these changes, foreign nationals are still experiencing delays in completing the registration process. In a separate development, Russian authorities have clarified work authorization policies for certain foreign dependents. »
Netherlands: New Rules and Procedures for Employers Postponed
The implementation of new legislation that would have revamped immigration procedures and simplified filing procedures in the Netherlands has been postponed until further notice. The legislation was scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2011 but technical problems have caused Dutch officials to delay its implementation. »
China: Immigration Procedures
In several major cities in China, employers and their sponsored foreign national employees must now comply with new requirements for employment permit or residence permit applications, as well as employment permit cancellation procedures. There are also new requirements for Taiwanese passport holders applying for Marked Multiple Residence Endorsements in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. »
Netherlands: New Rules and Procedures for Employers in 2011
Under new legislation that will take effect in 2011, immigration procedures in the Netherlands will be revamped, with simplified filing procedures and new sponsorship obligations for employers. Employers of highly skilled migrants will also see shorter processing times but more compliance responsibilities under the legislation. In addition, Dutch immigration authorities will gain increased enforcement... »
Brazil: Registration Procedures
The strike by the workers of the Federal Police Department of São Paulo that began last week has ended, which means processing times for new work permit holders completing in-country registration and business visitors and tourists seeking to extend their stay have returned to normal. Foreign workers in São Paulo can still expect to... »
Mexico: New Immigration Procedures Take Effect
Immigration authorities recently provided clarification on the newly implemented immigration procedures in Mexico. Notably, application procedures for business and work visits vary based on an individual’s country of citizenship. However, despite contrary language in the new rules, all foreign nationals who receive payment from a Mexican source require work authorization. The new rules also... »
India: Foreign Nationals Face New Procedures and Increased Waiting Times
Foreign nationals residing within the jurisdiction of the Foreigners’ Registration Office (FRO) in Bangalore now must follow new registration procedures due to the elevation of the FRO to the status of Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) on January 11. As an FRRO, the office will provide an increased immigration enforcement presence in the city.... »