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Russia: New Reforms Create Streamlined Business Visa but Toughen Sanctions
Representatives and employees of multinational companies making investments in Russia will be able to obtain five-year business visas without an invitation letter. Temporary residence permit holders no longer need a work permit to work in Russia. Fines have been increased for individuals or organizations that facilitate unlawful entry. The Russian government has announced several... »
Australia: Reforming Temporary Business Entry, Employer-Nominated Permanent Residence Schemes
Important immigration-related changes in Australia came into effect on 1 July 2012, under both the Temporary Business Entry (subclass 457 visa) and the Employer Nomination Scheme (‘ENS’). The new rules will help tighten up and simplify the path to permanent residence for foreign workers holding a sub-class 457 visa, the principal temporary work visa... »
Dominican Republic: Government Begins to Implement New Immigration Law
In January 2012, the Dominican Republic will begin to implement its new immigration law. Over the coming months, new eligibility criteria and application procedures will be introduced for temporary work and permanent visa categories, with full implementation of the law expected to occur after presidential elections in May 2012. A new medical examination and... »
Brazil: Local Hires Employment Visas
One of the two Brazilian ministries that must approve temporary visa extensions for foreign nationals working under local employment contracts has announced it will no longer do so, in favor of requiring these foreign workers to apply for a permanent visa after their initial visa expires. The full impact of this decision will remain... »
Japan: Reminder of Departure Requirements; Information for Temporary Relocation of Employees
If possible, employers planning the temporary relocation of their employees out of Japan should try to ensure the employees carry valid travel documentation, both to depart and to re-enter Japan. Employers that are not relocating staff should try to ensure that their foreign national employees in Japan maintain valid immigration status. »
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. »
Canada: New Restrictions for Temporary Foreign Workers Announced
Canada will introduce a four-year cap on the time some work permit holders can work in Canada and a two-year probation period for employers that fail to meet their commitments under the work permit program. These new restrictions will take effect April 1, 2011. »
New Zealand: Temporary Visa Applications
Effective immediately, applicants for temporary visas to New Zealand are required to submit original or notarized copies of documents in support of their applications, according to a recent advisory by Immigration New Zealand (INZ). Scanned or e-mailed copies of supporting documents are no longer accepted. »
Australia: Temporary Suspension of General Skilled Migration Applications
Effective May 8, 2010, foreign nationals will be temporarily unable to apply for the following offshore General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa categories: Subclass 175 (Skilled - Independent), Subclass 176 (Skilled - Sponsored) and Subclass 475 (Skilled - Regional Sponsored). Australian authorities will not resume accepting applications for these categories until anticipated changes to the... »
Dominican Republic: Temporary Worker Applicants Now Need Police Clearance Certificates
Effective March 5, foreign nationals applying for temporary residence status in the Dominican Republic must include a legalized or apostilled police clearance certificate. »