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UK: Upcoming Tier 2 Policy Changes Aimed at Improving Immigration System for Businesses
Among the changes taking effect April 6 are a tiered approach to minimum salary requirements for Tier 2 workers; a revised Shortage Occupation List that contains a greater number of engineering occupations; a more flexible labor market testing system; and eased English-language and re-entry restrictions for highly-paid intracompany transferees. The UK Home Office... »
United Kingdom: Upcoming Salary and Labor Market Test Changes for Tier 2 Workers
The UKBA will implement a tiered approach to minimum salary requirements for Tier 2 workers, with younger and less experienced workers subject to lower salary thresholds. The current list of publications and websites approved for labor market testing will be replaced with a set of standard criteria. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) will... »
Australia: Reforms to Employer-Sponsored Permanent Residence Programs Take Effect July 1
The reformed Employer Nomination and Regional Sponsored Migration Schemes will feature a streamlined pathway to permanent residence for subclass 457 visa holders, online applications, full work rights during the pendency of an application from certain applicants, a minimum salary requirement, and new age, skill and English language exemptions. The Australian government recently enacted legislation... »
Netherlands: Minimum Salary Requirement for Knowledge Migrants to Increase in 2012
Effective January 1, 2012, applicants for work authorization under the Knowledge Migrant (“Kennismigranten”) program for highly skilled foreign workers who are not citizens of Switzerland or the European Economic Area will be subject to increased minimum gross income levels. The new salary requirements are as follows: Applicants under 30 years of age must evidence... »
Vietnam: Work Permit Requirements
Vietnam’s Ministry of Labor has clarified that heads of representative offices of foreign commercial companies are required to obtain work permits. It also provided standard forms sponsoring employers can begin using from December 18 to meet new reporting requirements. The clarification, released in a Ministry Circular, was necessary because immigration reforms that took effect in... »
Canada: New Labor Market Opinion Requirements Take Effect April 1
When new restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program take effect on April 1, employers will face additional compliance requirements and heightened review of applications for labor market opinions (LMO). »
Canada: New Employer Compliance Requirements Take Effect Soon
Employers should be prepared for new restrictions on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program taking effect April 1, 2011. Employers will be required to demonstrate past compliance with program rules and commitments in order to participate in the program. Further, some foreign workers will be subject to a four-year limit on employment in Canada. »
Czech Republic: Legislation Introduces New Visa Requirements
New Czech legislation requires foreign nationals to register in person for certain long-term stays, shortens the validity period and requires a personal interview for certain long-stay visas, introduces a biometric residence permit and tightens housing and health insurance requirements for long-term foreign residents. The new law also introduces a Czech version of the European... »
US: Questions answered about new I-129 requirements
With heightened awareness surrounding export control compliance as it relates to corporate immigration, Fragomen's Export Controls Practice Group has launched a new forum to keep clients up-to-date on the latest developments. These "Observations and Updates" include resources, commentary and guidance and will be updated throughout the coming weeks and months as companies... »
Netherlands: Minimum Income Level Requirements
The Dutch government is raising the minimum gross income requirements for Knowledge Migrants, effective January 1, 2011. Applicants under 30 years of age will have to evidence a gross annual starting salary of at least EUR 37,121. The minimum for applicants 30 years of age and over will be EUR 50,619. The Knowledge Migrant... »