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Romania: Government to Impose Lengthy Degree Recognition Process on Work Permit Applicants
Beginning next month, a work permit application must include every educational certification the beneficiary has earned and full academic transcripts for each university-level degree to demonstrate that the beneficiary holds the equivalent of a Romanian degree. Education documents must be legalized or bear an apostille, unless exempt. Work permit applicants will soon be required... »
Spain: Heightened Degree Requirements for Work Permits in Fast-Track Processing
Work permit applicants are now required to hold the equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s degree or a three-year degree plus a graduate-level degree in order to qualify for expedited immigration processing through Spain’s Large Business Immigration Unit. The Spanish government is imposing a heightened degree requirement on highly skilled work permit applicants using fast-track... »
RUSSIA: Immigration Authorities Clarify New HIV Test Requirement
Foreign nationals applying for Russian work permits through the standard work authorization procedure must be tested for HIV at an official state clinic after arrival. Highly qualified foreign specialists are not required to undergo HIV testing in order to obtain a work permit, however. »
US: E-Verify Requirement Introduced in Florida But Rescinded in Rhode Island
A new Florida executive order requires certain state contractors and state agencies to use the E-Verify system, while in Rhode Island, an E-Verify requirement for state contractors has been rescinded. »
Ireland: New Requirement for Temporary Assignments at Client Sites
Foreign employers are now required to register with the Irish Revenue Commissioners to obtain an Employer Registration Number in order to apply for Contract Service Provider work permits. In addition, the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation will increase its oversight of employment permit schemes to guard against misuse. »
United Kingdom: New English Language Requirement for Spousal Visa Applicants
Foreign nationals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland who are applying to enter or remain in the UK as the spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner of a British citizen, UK permanent resident or a holder of some form of settled status in the UK will need to pass an English... »
New Zealand: Overseas Employers to be Subject to Compulsory Licensing Requirement
In May, New Zealand will extend the country’s compulsory licensing requirement for immigration advisers to overseas employers that provide immigration advice to incoming staff. In addition, New Zealand has introduced two new short-term work policies for foreign nationals between the ages of 20 and 35 and two new retirement policies. »
Japan Update: Insurance Requirement for Renewals and Changes of Status Eliminated
Proof of enrollment in Japan’s Social Insurance System (SIS), which was to be added to the list of requirements for applications to renew or change to Japanese residency status effective April 1, 2010, now will not be included on the list. However, the Japanese government has prescribed certain measures as part of its efforts... »
New Zealand: New Minimum Salary Requirement for Certain Work Permit Holders; Visa Waiver for Taiwanese Visitors; New Immigration Law Passed
New Zealand is introducing a new minimum salary requirement under the Essential Skills policy for work permit applicants with dependent children on November 30, 2009. In addition, visa-free travel for Taiwanese passport holders will take effect on the same day. Finally, New Zealand recently signed into law a new Immigration Act that will introduce... »
Japan: Insurance Requirement for Renewals and Changes of Status; Registration Requirement under Future Residence Card System
The Japanese government recently clarified that while proof of participation in the Social Insurance System will still be requested from renewal and change of status applicants starting April 1, 2010, failure to submit such proof by itself will not lead to a denial of an application. On a separate note, under the upcoming Resident... »