Month: August 2016

Spotlight on Mexico

August 31, 2016

This is the latest instalment in our Spotlight series, exploring different regions across the globe. We hope to provide you with the most up to date and relevant information should you wish to expand to new destinations. Why Mexico? Mexico...

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UK: Latest Net Migration Figures Released

August 26, 2016

The latest net migration figures were released yesterday, showing the UK"s current figures to be at 327,000. These figures were taken in the year to March 2016 and are the difference between the number of arrivals and departures within this…

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CANADA: Quebec Immigration Program Reaches Limit in One Day

August 25, 2016

Quebec Immigration opened its online application system on 16th August and received 5000 applications for immigration under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program in a mere five hours. The online application system, which is known as Mon Projet Quebec, will only…

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INDIA: Biometric Enrolment Required for Indian Visas from the UK

August 24, 2016

The British High Commission of India has announced that from 19th August, biometric enrolment is now mandatory for individuals applying for Indian visas from the UK under the following categories: Employment visa Journalist visa Missionary visa Project visa Research visa Student visa Visit visa…

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TURKEY: New Foreign Labour Law Takes Effect

August 24, 2016

Earlier in the month Turkey published a new foreign labour law on international workers, which will come into place with immediate effect. The guidance on the implementation of the new law is yet to be published so the full implications…

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SAUDI ARABIA: Labour Market Test for Block Visas and Increased Fees

August 19, 2016

The Ministry of Labour in Saudi Arabia has announced the introduction of a Labour Market Test for the application of new Block visas and a subsequent increase in visa application fees. Labour Market Test On 1st August 2016, the Ministry…

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ISRAEL: Relaxed Rules Proposed for Foreign Technology Specialists

August 19, 2016

Israel"s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has appointed a special commission, consisting of high-ranking officials from the Ministry of the Economy and Industry and the Ministry of the Interior, which will be tasked with attracting foreign technology specialists to Israel. The…

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RUSSIA: Changes to Work Permit Applications

August 18, 2016

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced today that changes will be made to the process for particular companies who submit Highly Qualified Specialist Work Permit applications in Moscow. Although the process of abolishing the former Russian Federal Migration Service…

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NETHERLANDS: Changes to Sponsor Fees and Filing Fees

August 17, 2016

From 1st January 2017, the current one-time fee to obtain a recognised sponsorship will decrease from €5,183 to €2,592 (a €2,591 decrease) for small businesses and start-ups with less than 50 employees. Established companies will also benefit from the low…

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GHANA: Enforcement of Company Obligations

August 17, 2016

The Ghanaian Registrar of Companies has announced that from this month, any local company that fails to file their Annual Return or renew their company registration will be liable for monetary penalties. This also applies to companies that registered with the…

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