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Month: October 2013
MALAYSIA: i-Pass MDeC submissions
October 31, 2013
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) i-Pass applications, which used to be submitted directly to the Malaysian Immigration Department, must now be submitted to the Immigration Unit wihtin the MDeC itself. The MDeC is a government sponsored initiative established to support…
Read MoreSCHENGEN AREA: Short-stay visa calculation changes
October 29, 2013
From the 18th of October short-stays in the Schengen Area have been clarified for non-EU citizens by changing the calculation for the maximum period from months to days. Short-stay visas can now be utilized for a maximum duration of 90…
Read MoreTemporary Migrants to pay a 200 levy per year for NHS treatment
October 24, 2013
On the 3rd of October a report entitled "Quantitative Assessment of Visitor and Migrant use of the NHS in England: Exploring the data" was commissioned by the Department of Health. This report estimated that the cost to the NHS from…
Read MoreA fresh look at attaining a right of permanent residence in the UK
October 23, 2013
On 17 October 2013, we saw an exciting Judgment from the Upper Tribunal confirming that permanent residence in the UK for EEA nationals and their family members can be attained even though they were overseas during a portion of their...
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: 457 Visa Program
October 18, 2013
Recent legislation in Australia has seen a crackdown on the popular 457 visa program available to foreign workers. The change in legislation came after the Labor party, headed by former PM Julia Gillard, and unions, such as the Construction Forestry…
Read MoreBetter, stronger, faster: The civil penalty scheme rebuilt
October 15, 2013
Earlier this month we highlighted the recent introduction of the Immigration Bill and the proposed changes to the current civil penalty scheme to prevent the employment of illegal workers. We had reported that the Home Office intends to ‘strengthen and...
Read MoreSINGAPORE : Fair Consideration Framework and new Qualifying Salary
October 15, 2013
On the 23rd of September it was announced by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) that there will be new rules in 2014 which will require large companies to give fair consideration to nationals of Singapore through advertising before hiring foreign…
Read MoreStatement of Change in Immigration Rules October 2013
October 15, 2013
On Friday the 6th of September, a written ministerial Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules was laid in Parliament by the Minister of State for Immigration, Mark Harper. The changes will cover a variety of Immigration categories, including Tier 1,…
Read MoreRegistered Travellers Scheme
October 11, 2013
The Home Office has recently announced that they have introduced a scheme called the Registered Traveller Scheme. The Scheme, which is now open for people to register, will be initially operated at Heathrow and Gatwick and will allow certain travellers…
Read MoreHow the Home Secretary’s speech could affect UK immigration rules
October 10, 2013
On the 30th September the Home Secretary, Theresa May, gave a speech at the Conservative Party conference, with an emphasis on immigration and the Human Rights Act. This blog looks the key points raised and how it's likely to affect UK...
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