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BAL’s Asia and Oceania Managing Directors receive accolades from Worldwide ERC
17 Mar 16
AUSTRALIA
Berry Appleman & Leiden’s Managing Director, Asia Christina Karl and Managing Director, Oceania Tim Denney were awarded the 2016 Worldwide ERC Meritorious Service Award at the Global Workforce Summit: Talent Mobility in APAC in Shanghai, China on March 17, 2016.
The Meritorious Service Awards are granted annually to those professionals who have demonstrated commitment to the service of global mobility and who have contributed significantly to the Worldwide ERC through speaking at events, serving on committees, and writing articles for Mobility magazine.
Worldwide ERC is the workforce mobility association for professionals who oversee, manage, or support U.S. domestic and international employee transfer. The organization was founded in 1964 to help members overcome the challenges of workforce mobility, and has grown today to nearly 10,000 service industry members around the world.
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Offices to close for national holiday
CHINA 12 Sep 16
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Violence in Bangalore may delay services
INDIA 12 Sep 16
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Peru to ease entry for some Chinese travelers
CHINA, PERU 9 Sep 16
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Australia to launch new visa pathway for entrepreneurs
AUSTRALIA 8 Sep 16
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Stricter work permit requirements imposed on companies with...
THAILAND 8 Sep 16
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Bill would add new requirements to sponsored family...
AUSTRALIA 7 Sep 16
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Bill would add new requirements to sponsored family...
AUSTRALIA 7 Sep 16
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Authorities in Beijing, Shanghai stop issuing M visa...
CHINA 6 Sep 16
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Mid-Autumn Festival to close offices in East Asia
ASIA 2 Sep 16
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Long-term residence program could lure foreign investment
INDIA 2 Sep 16
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Change in visa regime could be on the...
INDIA 2 Sep 16
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Self-service entry now available at Shanghai airport
CHINA 31 Aug 16
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High Court ruling imposes visa requirement for offshore...
AUSTRALIA 31 Aug 16
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MDEC to step up enforcement for EP holders...
MALAYSIA 29 Aug 16
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Consulates requiring some applicants to submit old passports
CHINA 25 Aug 16
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Indonesia changes skills-fee payment procedures
INDONESIA 23 Aug 16
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Bureau of Immigration to reform procedures, cut red...
PHILIPPINES 22 Aug 16
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Additional ‘cooling off’ policy change announced for certain...
MALAYSIA 22 Aug 16
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Notarized documents now valid for shorter period
AZERBAIJAN 22 Aug 16
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Manpower minister issues statement on employment pass abuse
SINGAPORE 19 Aug 16
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MDEC introduces several changes for foreign employees, dependents
MALAYSIA 18 Aug 16
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Moratorium lifted on Sarawak work permit applications
MALAYSIA 16 Aug 16
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Guangdong Province introduces immigration reforms
CHINA 15 Aug 16
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Oil and gas work permits on hold for...
MALAYSIA 11 Aug 16
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Delays expected at international airports this Friday due...
AUSTRALIA 10 Aug 16
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Biometrics to become mandatory at IVACs across UK
UNITED KINGDOM, INDIA 8 Aug 16
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457 programme sees longer processing times
AUSTRALIA 8 Aug 16
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ESD approval letter must be presented upon entry
MALAYSIA 4 Aug 16
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New version of invitation letters must be used...
CHINA 4 Aug 16
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Quota applications due this month
KAZAKHSTAN 2 Aug 16
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Argentina to ease entry for some Chinese travelers
ARGENTINA, CHINA 2 Aug 16
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Requirements change for stay permit applications
MYANMAR 29 Jul 16
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Employers now required to submit declaration of local...
HONG KONG 28 Jul 16
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Minimum salary for Employment Passes set to increase
SINGAPORE 27 Jul 16
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Additional procedures set for some employers in Shanghai
CHINA 26 Jul 16
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Company fined, barred from hiring foreign workers
SINGAPORE 21 Jul 16
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INZ says scammers are targeting foreign nationals
NEW ZEALAND 20 Jul 16
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New rules impact employment passes, professional visit passes
MALAYSIA 19 Jul 16
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Authorities clarify requirements for corporate officers requesting exemptions
PHILIPPINES 19 Jul 16
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Visa on arrival reinstated for tourists
AUSTRALIA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA 18 Jul 16
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China joins engineering accord, easing migration path to...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 5 Jul 16
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Dutch government: Japanese must apply for work permits
JAPAN, NETHERLANDS 1 Jul 16
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New government takes office June 30
PHILIPPINES 29 Jun 16
-
Israel, China reach agreement on 10-year visas
CHINA, ISRAEL 29 Jun 16
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Bilateral ‘Trusted Traveler’ program launched
SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 29 Jun 16
-
Police clearance applications go online
SINGAPORE 28 Jun 16
-
Employers reminded to activate SingPass 2FA for online...
SINGAPORE 27 Jun 16
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Holiday closures, application deadlines announced
INDONESIA 27 Jun 16
-
Visa applications undergoing heightened scrutiny
HONG KONG 23 Jun 16
-
Deadline extended for PIO-OCI conversions
INDIA 22 Jun 16
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Authorities increasing document checks during Ramadan
INDONESIA 17 Jun 16
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Sino-French intern program launched
CHINA, FRANCE 9 Jun 16
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457 accredited sponsor requirements set to change
AUSTRALIA 9 Jun 16
-
Chengdu strictly enforcing registration procedures
CHINA 8 Jun 16
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Work permits to be issued faster
THAILAND 7 Jun 16
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New program aims to keep top students in...
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 1 Jun 16
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Holiday closures, filing deadlines announced
MALAYSIA 31 May 16
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Shanghai exempts some applicants from medical report requirement
CHINA 27 May 16
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Shanghai requiring timely annual work permit inspections
CHINA 27 May 16
-
MYXPats Centre to charge applications fees
MALAYSIA 25 May 16
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Australia adjusts occupation lists for visa applicants, sponsors
AUSTRALIA 19 May 16
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Immigration and Checkpoints Authority warns of fake website
SINGAPORE 12 May 16
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Visa exemption extended to 169 countries
INDONESIA 11 May 16
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Work and Holiday programme to include Israel, Singapore
AUSTRALIA 10 May 16
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New Zealand moves to ease travel for Chinese...
CHINA, NEW ZEALAND 6 May 16
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Foreign Labor Use Report now due quarterly
VIET NAM 5 May 16
-
Essential Skills applications require additional proof of labour...
NEW ZEALAND 5 May 16
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Immigration Offices to close May 5-8
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 4 May 16
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Immigration appointment scheduling now online
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 29 Apr 16
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New thumbprint scanning at entry/exit may cause travel...
SINGAPORE 26 Apr 16
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Stricter visa application rules expected following audit report
HONG KONG 26 Apr 16
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SingPass 2-step verification deadline approaching
SINGAPORE 22 Apr 16
-
Changes to skills shortage lists now in effect
NEW ZEALAND 20 Apr 16
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‘Golden Week’ holidays to suspend processing
JAPAN 19 Apr 16
-
Legislation introduces more changes to 457 programme
AUSTRALIA 18 Apr 16
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Consent letter application process streamlined
SINGAPORE 15 Apr 16
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New form required of foreigners
THAILAND 13 Apr 16
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Mumbai officials now requiring foreign nationals to submit...
INDIA 13 Apr 16
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Companies to be scrutinized for 3 additional Employment...
SINGAPORE 12 Apr 16
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Work permit, S Pass levy increases announced
SINGAPORE 8 Apr 16
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Foreign employment growth continued to slow in 2015
SINGAPORE 7 Apr 16
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Finance minister announces S Pass, work permit levy...
SINGAPORE 24 Mar 16
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New schedule set for airport labour stoppages
AUSTRALIA 23 Mar 16
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Senate report recommends reforms of temporary worker visa...
AUSTRALIA 21 Mar 16
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Labour strikes to include Sydney Airport; dates extended...
AUSTRALIA 21 Mar 16
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Foreigners who overstay face new bans on re-entry
THAILAND 18 Mar 16
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Hyderabad now requiring landlord registration form
INDIA 18 Mar 16
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Electronic system announced for Chinese nationals holding 10-year...
CHINA, UNITED STATES 17 Mar 16
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Delays expected as airport workers prepare to strike
AUSTRALIA 14 Mar 16
-
Australia to pilot priority visa programme with China
AUSTRALIA 11 Mar 16
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TB certificates required for more foreign nationals
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 11 Mar 16
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Beijing launches online visa and permit services
CHINA 10 Mar 16
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Employment Pass renewals undergoing greater scrutiny
SINGAPORE 2 Mar 16
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Deadline extended for PIO-OCI conversions
INDIA 29 Feb 16
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India adds 37 more countries to e-Tourist visa...
INDIA 26 Feb 16
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PIO card holders face March 31 deadline for...
INDIA 26 Feb 16
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Work and Holiday arrangement signed
AUSTRALIA, HUNGARY 24 Feb 16
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Visas on arrival available under 2010 presidential decree
AZERBAIJAN 23 Feb 16
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Super priority, priority services expanded for Indian nationals
UNITED KINGDOM, INDIA 23 Feb 16
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Reform of work permit rules announced
VIET NAM 22 Feb 16
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Australia announces programme to pave citizenship path for...
AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND 19 Feb 16
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10-year multiple-entry visas extended to Indian nationals
INDIA, JAPAN 19 Feb 16
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KITAS applications for foreign workers go online
INDONESIA 17 Feb 16
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Biometrics Act to take effect 16 February
AUSTRALIA 10 Feb 16
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Business travelers advised against use of visas on...
INDONESIA 10 Feb 16
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Visas on arrival extended to 10 countries
AZERBAIJAN 3 Feb 16
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Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing to offer 6-day visa-free transit
CHINA 28 Jan 16
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Visa appointments now required for in-person filings in...
INDIA 27 Jan 16
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Work pass scam leads to jail sentence, bar...
SINGAPORE 21 Jan 16
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Beijing to ease immigration rules to attract foreign...
CHINA 19 Jan 16
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China begins issuing 2-year multiple-entry visas to UK...
CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM 14 Jan 16
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Employers and visa applicants must make new declarations...
AUSTRALIA 14 Jan 16
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Lunar New Year holiday to close offices
CHINA 13 Jan 16
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UK set to implement visa agreement with China
CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM 7 Jan 16
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The year ahead: Immigration trends to look for...
AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA 6 Jan 16
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Authorities strictly enforcing annual report requirements
PHILIPPINES 5 Jan 16
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Australia launches independent review of 457 income threshold
AUSTRALIA 30 Dec 15
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Applications tightly scrutinized as Myanmar prepares for new...
MYANMAR 28 Dec 15
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Changes to Skills Shortage Lists announced
NEW ZEALAND 23 Dec 15
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Slovakia and Slovenia added to Work and Holiday...
AUSTRALIA 21 Dec 15
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Biometrics Act set to take effect 16 February
AUSTRALIA 15 Dec 15
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Australia updates addresses for sponsorship notifications
AUSTRALIA 11 Dec 15
-
Regulations clarify scope of new ‘Migration Outcome’ law
AUSTRALIA 11 Dec 15
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Mandatory online system set for January launch
TAIWAN 10 Dec 15
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Australia to introduce new Entrepreneur Visa
AUSTRALIA 8 Dec 15
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Shanghai enforcing deadline for changes to residence permits
CHINA 8 Dec 15
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Australia passes anti-terrorism citizenship law
AUSTRALIA 7 Dec 15
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Australia settles visa question for offshore oil, gas...
AUSTRALIA 4 Dec 15
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2016 foreign worker projections due
MALAYSIA 2 Dec 15
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Beijing work permit system to launch Jan. 4
CHINA 1 Dec 15
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New law criminalises payments in exchange for migration...
AUSTRALIA 1 Dec 15
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New Zealand to raise immigration fees
NEW ZEALAND 30 Nov 15
-
Labour market testing to be waived in some...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 30 Nov 15
-
Australia to provide Indonesians with 3-year, multiple-entry visas
AUSTRALIA, INDONESIA 23 Nov 15
-
Australia to adopt new regulation for applicants seeking...
AUSTRALIA 18 Nov 15
-
Clarifying amendments to subclass 457 regulations announced
AUSTRALIA 17 Nov 15
-
Beijing to launch new work permit management system
CHINA 16 Nov 15
-
Agency steps up prosecution of employers for false...
SINGAPORE 13 Nov 15
-
Australia to make changes to immigration health requirements
AUSTRALIA 11 Nov 15
-
Automated border clearance to be available to Chinese...
SINGAPORE 9 Nov 15
-
Offices to close for Diwali
GLOBAL, INDIA, SINGAPORE 9 Nov 15
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Law encouraging skilled migration outside Auckland takes effect
NEW ZEALAND 6 Nov 15
-
Singapore limits use of work pass exemption
SINGAPORE 6 Nov 15
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Foreigners subject to immigration checks ahead of elections
MYANMAR 3 Nov 15
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Expanded visa programs will benefit employers in north
AUSTRALIA 2 Nov 15
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Significant delays reported at South Africa’s Indian missions
INDIA, SOUTH AFRICA 30 Oct 15
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Visa-free nationals must leave country to extend stay
KAZAKHSTAN 28 Oct 15
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New decree reverses several recent immigration regulation changes
INDONESIA 27 Oct 15
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Immigration and tax authorities to begin data matching...
AUSTRALIA 21 Oct 15
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Exclusions from employment permits may require separate certification
PHILIPPINES 15 Oct 15
-
Details released on employer understudy and notice rules
PHILIPPINES 6 Oct 15
-
Bill would criminalise receiving payment for visa outcomes
AUSTRALIA 24 Sep 15
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Foreign employment growth drops to lowest level in...
SINGAPORE 17 Sep 15
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Offices to close for one week
CHINA 17 Sep 15
-
Airport workers strike; delays expected
AUSTRALIA 17 Sep 15
-
China added to Australian Work and Holiday Visa...
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 16 Sep 15
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Employment permit rules overhauled, companies must train local...
PHILIPPINES 16 Sep 15
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PIO to OCI Card conversion extended to March...
INDIA 15 Sep 15
-
Mid-Autumn Festival to close offices in East Asia
ASIA 10 Sep 15
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Visa transfers to new passports getting greater scrutiny
THAILAND 2 Sep 15
-
New rules set for regional work permits, hiring...
KAZAKHSTAN 2 Sep 15
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Australia to cease issuance of visa labels
AUSTRALIA 25 Aug 15
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New scheme promotes restructuring of companies with foreign...
SINGAPORE 20 Aug 15
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Shanghai issues new rules to attract foreign science,...
CHINA 20 Aug 15
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Issuance of E-3 visas on the rise
AUSTRALIA, UNITED STATES 20 Aug 15
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38 firms on government watch list
SINGAPORE 17 Aug 15
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Job ad salary ranges must not be too...
SINGAPORE 14 Aug 15
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Draft decree on work permit changes released
VIET NAM 12 Aug 15
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Indian consulate drops bank-statement requirement for most business...
INDIA, UNITED STATES 10 Aug 15
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India adds 36 countries to e-Tourist visa program
INDIA 10 Aug 15
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Beijing enforcing age limit on foreign workers
CHINA 10 Aug 15
-
Government seeks responses to training fund proposal
AUSTRALIA 7 Aug 15
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Processing delayed during WWII commemoration
CHINA 5 Aug 15
-
Tax authorities to cross-check immigration data
AUSTRALIA 5 Aug 15
-
Shenzhen speeds up residence permit processing
CHINA 4 Aug 15
-
Canada expands China Transit Program
CANADA, CHINA 3 Aug 15
-
Quota applications due by end of August
KAZAKHSTAN 3 Aug 15
-
Promising changes proposed for business immigration
NEW ZEALAND 31 Jul 15
-
Harbin to offer 72-hour visa-free transit
CHINA 31 Jul 15
-
Beijing reduces processing time for residence permit applications
CHINA 31 Jul 15
-
China added to India’s e-Tourist Visa program
CHINA, INDIA 31 Jul 15
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Strike planned for Monday; delays expected
AUSTRALIA 30 Jul 15
-
Significant changes taking effect for companies employing foreign...
INDONESIA 27 Jul 15
-
Government offices to close for National Day celebrations
SINGAPORE 24 Jul 15
-
Australia creates new investor visa
AUSTRALIA 22 Jul 15
-
Regulation aims to require work permits for company...
INDONESIA 17 Jul 15
-
Higher minimum salary required to sponsor dependents
SINGAPORE 17 Jul 15
-
Foreign workforce growth rate drops
SINGAPORE 16 Jul 15
-
Indonesia strengthens localization program
INDONESIA 15 Jul 15
-
Indian consulate adds new documentation requirements for business...
INDIA, UNITED STATES 13 Jul 15
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Stricter job ad rules on the way
SINGAPORE 9 Jul 15
-
Visa waiver program expanded to more countries, extended...
KAZAKHSTAN 7 Jul 15
-
New tax document rules will delay some long-term...
THAILAND 6 Jul 15
-
New employment pass category to be introduced
MALAYSIA 2 Jul 15
-
New rules to attract foreign experts, start-ups take...
CHINA 2 Jul 15
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Australia adjusts Skilled Occupations List
AUSTRALIA 1 Jul 15
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PIO card holders advised to convert to OCI...
INDIA 30 Jun 15
-
China releases details on visa-free travel for Taiwanese...
CHINA, TAIWAN 25 Jun 15
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Deadline extended for registration, visas
AFGHANISTAN 22 Jun 15
-
Chinese nationals may obtain 10-year visitor visas
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 19 Jun 15
-
Entry requirements to be relaxed for Taiwanese travelers
CHINA, TAIWAN 19 Jun 15
-
Australia, China sign free-trade deal
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 18 Jun 15
-
Senate motion raises market-rate salary exemption back to...
AUSTRALIA 17 Jun 15
-
Filing deadlines announced ahead of holiday closure
MALAYSIA 16 Jun 15
-
Work stoppages will affect travellers, visa processing
AUSTRALIA 15 Jun 15
-
Authorities express interest in collecting National Job Board...
SINGAPORE 15 Jun 15
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More airports authorized to issue residence cards
JAPAN 15 Jun 15
-
Shanghai to introduce significant immigration changes
CHINA 12 Jun 15
-
Delays reported at Afghan consulates in US
AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES 11 Jun 15
-
Revised work permit regulations expected this summer
VIET NAM 10 Jun 15
-
Australian court drops hammer on 457 violator
AUSTRALIA 9 Jun 15
-
Germany providing 48-hour visa turnaround for Chinese business...
CHINA, GERMANY 5 Jun 15
-
Shenzhen Labor Bureau introduces online work permit submissions
CHINA 4 Jun 15
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Guidelines expected soon for new service center to...
MALAYSIA 2 Jun 15
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Court fines unlicensed employment agent SG$40,000
SINGAPORE 21 May 15
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Singapore extends multiple-journey visas with 10-year validity to...
CHINA, SINGAPORE 19 May 15
-
Australian Government to raise visa fees
AUSTRALIA 14 May 15
-
Manual applications no longer accepted for most work...
SINGAPORE 7 May 15
-
AISA accepting contractor applications for 3-year business licenses
AFGHANISTAN 4 May 15
-
India adds countries to e-Tourist visa program
INDIA 1 May 15
-
Visa processes simplified for European Games
AZERBAIJAN 30 Apr 15
-
Business licenses now required as part of business...
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 28 Apr 15
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Emigration Clearance Certificates now being issued at airports
PHILIPPINES 24 Apr 15
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Immigration processing suspended during ‘Golden Week’ holidays
JAPAN 23 Apr 15
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Key salary threshold remains at A$53,900 per year;...
AUSTRALIA 21 Apr 15
-
English testing requirements change for Subclass 457 visa...
AUSTRALIA 21 Apr 15
-
New Zealand waives labour market testing in some...
NEW ZEALAND 17 Apr 15
-
New Zealand less flexible on permanent residence application...
NEW ZEALAND 14 Apr 15
-
Indian embassies requiring PIO-OCI card conversions
INDIA 14 Apr 15
-
New Z visa does not invalidate existing 10-year...
CHINA 13 Apr 15
-
New rules on supporting documents take effect April...
MALAYSIA 10 Apr 15
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AISA expected to issue 3-year business licenses to...
AFGHANISTAN 2 Apr 15
-
Online filing now available for 90-day reporting requirement
THAILAND 31 Mar 15
-
Mumbai imposes new processes to deter late applications...
INDIA 31 Mar 15
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Notification time period extended to 28 days for...
AUSTRALIA 31 Mar 15
-
Government moves to restore work rights for offshore...
AUSTRALIA 30 Mar 15
-
China adds new proof requirement for business visa...
CHINA, UNITED KINGDOM 27 Mar 15
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Sponsored Family Visitor Visas added to biometrics programme
AUSTRALIA 24 Mar 15
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PIO card holders required to obtain OCI cards...
INDIA 23 Mar 15
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Language proficiency rules to be announced soon
INDONESIA 19 Mar 15
-
Government endorses Subclass 457 programme reforms
AUSTRALIA 18 Mar 15
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Several business activities now exempt from work permits
THAILAND 17 Mar 15
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Companies applying for 9(g) Visas must report numbers...
PHILIPPINES 13 Mar 15
-
Labour market testing temporarily lifted in Queenstown
NEW ZEALAND 12 Mar 15
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China begins issuing 10-year visas to Canadian travelers
CANADA, CHINA 12 Mar 15
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Immigration improvements planned for coming months
HONG KONG 27 Feb 15
-
Government to defer increases in S Pass and...
SINGAPORE 26 Feb 15
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More seasonal worker visas to become available
AUSTRALIA 26 Feb 15
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Australia allowing clearance from select FBI-approved channelers
AUSTRALIA 26 Feb 15
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Biometrics, online appointments to be required for visas,...
UNITED KINGDOM, INDIA 23 Feb 15
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Work visas limited to 6 months for some...
INDONESIA 16 Feb 15
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Rule change simplifies job promotion of foreign staff
PHILIPPINES 16 Feb 15
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Registration no longer required for foreign children
INDIA 13 Feb 15
-
New restrictions set for certain foreign workers, family...
MALAYSIA 12 Feb 15
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Dedicated airport lanes to speed travel for ASEAN...
PHILIPPINES 10 Feb 15
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Lunar New Year holiday to delay processing
CHINA 10 Feb 15
-
Authorities raid mining firm for suspected visa fraud
AUSTRALIA 6 Feb 15
-
Visa requirements eased for Chinese nationals
JAPAN 3 Feb 15
-
Vietnam strictly enforcing 6-month passport rule
VIET NAM 3 Feb 15
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Australia cracking down on 457 sponsorship violations
AUSTRALIA 28 Jan 15
-
Merger of PIO and OCI cards benefits Indian...
INDIA 27 Jan 15
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Malaysia enforcing ‘transfer of endorsement’ rule for foreigners...
MALAYSIA 22 Jan 15
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New document certification requirements add significant burden to...
THAILAND 16 Jan 15
-
New visa rules implemented for defense contractors and...
AFGHANISTAN 16 Jan 15
-
Employers must use online system to file foreign-worker...
MALAYSIA 14 Jan 15
-
Japan-Australia economic agreement to take effect
AUSTRALIA, JAPAN 12 Jan 15
-
Australia considering a one-year short-term mobility visa
AUSTRALIA 8 Jan 15
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Income requirement imposed on workers sponsoring dependents
MALAYSIA 7 Jan 15
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Multiple-entry business visas no longer issued on arrival
VIET NAM 7 Jan 15
-
Three-year work permits offered in Beijing
CHINA 6 Jan 15
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Processing delays in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya
MALAYSIA 5 Jan 15
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Appointment system leads to significant delays
INDONESIA 5 Jan 15
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New rules on Short-Term Work Visas allow most...
CHINA 5 Jan 15
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Employer barred from hiring foreign employees for 2...
SINGAPORE 31 Dec 14
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Foreign residents may be fined for reporting address...
INDIA 31 Dec 14
-
Most business activities exempt from work permits for...
AZERBAIJAN 30 Dec 14
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Visa applicants in Australia must schedule biometrics appointments
INDIA 29 Dec 14
-
Foreign nationals may send representative to file annual...
PHILIPPINES 23 Dec 14
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Immigration overhaul takes effect Jan. 1
VIET NAM 23 Dec 14
-
ICTs may apply for exemptions from work permits
VIET NAM 22 Dec 14
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Employment Pass to be required of foreign employees...
SINGAPORE 17 Dec 14
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Visa application fees for spouses and partners to...
AUSTRALIA 16 Dec 14
-
Australia, South Korea launch trade agreement
AUSTRALIA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA 15 Dec 14
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Authorities to clarify regulations on new short-term work...
CHINA 15 Dec 14
-
Government offers monetary rewards for turning in visa...
PHILIPPINES 9 Dec 14
-
New procedures adopted to expedite 9(g) work visa...
PHILIPPINES 9 Dec 14
-
Afghan Parliament approves Bilateral Security Agreement
AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES 3 Dec 14
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Criminal charges against company director signal stricter enforcement...
SINGAPORE 1 Dec 14
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Visas on arrival for more than 40 countries...
INDIA 1 Dec 14
-
More applicants eligible to apply online for Temporary...
AUSTRALIA 25 Nov 14
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English testing requirements amended for certain permanent residency...
AUSTRALIA 24 Nov 14
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Changes in work authorization impact some foreign spouses
SINGAPORE 21 Nov 14
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Indian Prime Minister promises visas on arrival for...
INDIA 21 Nov 14
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Foreign nationals ending employment must leave country sooner
INDONESIA 20 Nov 14
-
China to be added to Work and Holiday...
AUSTRALIA 20 Nov 14
-
More applicants eligible to apply online for Temporary...
AUSTRALIA 20 Nov 14
-
Indonesia tightens document requirements for work permits
INDONESIA 19 Nov 14
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Free Trade Agreement announced
AUSTRALIA, CHINA 19 Nov 14
-
Indonesia tightens document requirements for work permits, limited-stay...
INDONESIA 18 Nov 14
-
India simplifies immigration procedures for Japanese nationals
INDIA 18 Nov 14
-
Embassy announces extended-validity visas for certain US visitors
CHINA, UNITED STATES 13 Nov 14
-
US, China reach deal on visas
CHINA, UNITED STATES 10 Nov 14
-
Changes impact dependents, long-term visit pass holders, Philippines...
MALAYSIA 6 Nov 14
-
Employers may apply for 6-month Temporary Work (Short...
AUSTRALIA 6 Nov 14
-
Bilateral security agreement to impact US contractors
AFGHANISTAN 6 Nov 14
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Entry and Exit Permit procedures tightened for mainland...
TAIWAN 30 Oct 14
-
MDeC no longer issuing 'consent to work' to...
MALAYSIA 30 Oct 14
-
Immigration minister announces ban on visas to Ebola-hit...
AUSTRALIA 28 Oct 14
-
Mutual work and holiday visas announced
AUSTRALIA, ISRAEL 23 Oct 14
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Exiting foreigners must register with the Alien Registration...
PHILIPPINES 21 Oct 14
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Employers must provide Provident Fund ID number on...
INDIA 20 Oct 14
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Reciprocal deal gives business travelers faster border clearance
HONG KONG, SINGAPORE 17 Oct 14
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All Indian PIO cards now valid for life
INDIA 16 Oct 14
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4 changes to skilled foreign worker program announced
AUSTRALIA 16 Oct 14
-
‘Premier Investor Visa’ introduced, along with changes to...
AUSTRALIA 15 Oct 14
-
Visa waivers granted to certain Chinese, Indian nationals
PHILIPPINES 14 Oct 14
-
Work furloughs to close Beijing government offices
CHINA 14 Oct 14
-
Alien registration program now in place
PHILIPPINES 13 Oct 14
-
Diwali holiday to close government offices
INDIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE 9 Oct 14
-
CKGS Visa Center requiring additional employment visa application...
INDIA 7 Oct 14
-
Long-Term Visit Passes for unmarried couples receiving more...
SINGAPORE 2 Oct 14
-
Australia latest country to report immigration scam
AUSTRALIA, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 30 Sep 14
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Decree sets mandatory procedures for recruitment of Vietnamese...
VIET NAM 30 Sep 14
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MHA delegates visa and immigration services to FRROs
INDIA 30 Sep 14
-
Visa changes announced for overseas Indian and US...
INDIA 30 Sep 14
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MDeC companies must file Professional Visit Pass applications...
MALAYSIA 29 Sep 14
-
Mandatory e-filing of PVPs leaves companies in limbo
MALAYSIA 26 Sep 14
-
Malaysia suspends issuance of i-Pass ID cards
MALAYSIA 25 Sep 14
-
Australia reviewing border fees
AUSTRALIA 25 Sep 14
-
Family and carer visas saved from elimination after...
AUSTRALIA 25 Sep 14
-
Changes to 457 visa program unlikely this year
AUSTRALIA 23 Sep 14
-
Government to review skilled migration and temporary work...
AUSTRALIA 22 Sep 14
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National holidays to delay processing
CHINA 15 Sep 14
-
Government forms task force to expedite visas and...
INDIA 12 Sep 14
-
Recommendations to overhaul 457 program released
AUSTRALIA 10 Sep 14
-
Departure eGates to speed airport processing
AUSTRALIA 9 Sep 14
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SmartGate automatic border processing expanded to all valid...
AUSTRALIA 5 Sep 14
-
Reciprocal work and holiday visas announced
AUSTRALIA, SPAIN 5 Sep 14
-
Foreigners who downgraded 47(a)(2) visas now exempt from...
PHILIPPINES 3 Sep 14
-
DAMA offers subclass 457 visa concessions for Northern...
AUSTRALIA 2 Sep 14
-
Investment criteria relaxed for Significant Investor Visa
AUSTRALIA 27 Aug 14
-
Resolution would relax proof of work experience for...
VIET NAM 21 Aug 14
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Short-term work permits introduced
AZERBAIJAN 21 Aug 14
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Reciprocal work and holiday visa program launched
AUSTRALIA, POLAND 18 Aug 14
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Agency cracking down on Working Holiday Visa abusers
AUSTRALIA 15 Aug 14
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Designated area migration program to loosen restrictions on...
AUSTRALIA 15 Aug 14
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Companies face new rules for employment pass transfers
SINGAPORE 13 Aug 14
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New polio inspections now required for certain travelers
CHINA 13 Aug 14
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Report recommends major changes to improve 457 visa...
AUSTRALIA 8 Aug 14
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Foreign residents traveling outside Japan must fill out...
JAPAN 7 Aug 14
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Employers’ quota allocation application deadline approaches
KAZAKHSTAN 7 Aug 14
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Electronic applications for visitor visas extended to 66...
AUSTRALIA 5 Aug 14
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Criminal clearance now required of foreigners ordered to...
PHILIPPINES 1 Aug 14
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Government increases fees for visas-on-arrival
INDONESIA 25 Jul 14
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Offices to close for Muslim holiday
ASIA, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE 25 Jul 14
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SmartGate expanded to Singapore nationals
AUSTRALIA 23 Jul 14
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Polio vaccination required for certain travelers
AUSTRALIA 22 Jul 14
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More jobs exempt from new advertising requirement
SINGAPORE 22 Jul 14
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Employers must document job interviews with Singaporean candidates
SINGAPORE 22 Jul 14
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Government passes immigration law overhaul
VIET NAM 21 Jul 14
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New penalty form must be signed by foreign...
THAILAND 21 Jul 14
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Provisional permits no longer available
INDONESIA 18 Jul 14
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Legislative maneuver reverses vote on foreign oil worker...
AUSTRALIA 17 Jul 14
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Foreign oil and gas workers’ visas thrown into...
AUSTRALIA 16 Jul 14
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MOM reminds employers to register for Jobs Bank...
SINGAPORE 8 Jul 14
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Lawyers now allowed to appear at 9(g) interviews
PHILIPPINES 2 Jul 14
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Company director charged with misstating salaries on work...
SINGAPORE 30 Jun 14
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New procedures set for Xi’an high-tech companies
CHINA 27 Jun 14
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Submission deadlines announced ahead of holiday schedule
MALAYSIA 26 Jun 14
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Xi’an now requiring interview at time of work...
CHINA 24 Jun 14
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180-day stays introduced on one-year visas
AZERBAIJAN 23 Jun 14
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Visa requirements to be dropped for 10 countries
KAZAKHSTAN 20 Jun 14
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‘Letter of Undertaking’ can toll deadline for incomplete...
PHILIPPINES 19 Jun 14
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Self-sponsored employees should plan for new minimum income...
SINGAPORE 18 Jun 14
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1 July deadline approaches for increased retirement contribution
AUSTRALIA 18 Jun 14
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Visa Evidencing Charge increase from 1 July
AUSTRALIA 17 Jun 14
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Three job categories added to Skilled Occupation List
AUSTRALIA 17 Jun 14
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High-income threshold to rise
AUSTRALIA 17 Jun 14
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Visa applicants’ skills assessments to expire after 3...
AUSTRALIA 17 Jun 14
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Changes announced for Employment, Business and Project Visas
INDIA 10 Jun 14
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Employers must send representatives to employees’ 9(g) Commercial...
PHILIPPINES 10 Jun 14
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In-person filing to be mandatory for professional visit...
MALAYSIA 9 Jun 14
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Older work permits must meet new rules for...
VIET NAM 5 Jun 14
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Regulations set to ease visa rules for offshore...
AUSTRALIA 5 Jun 14
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US Embassy to collect signatures for APEC cards
SINGAPORE 5 Jun 14
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Family migration programs eliminated
AUSTRALIA 30 May 14
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Foreign workers must follow longer exit procedure
JAPAN 27 May 14
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MOM launches National Job Board portal
SINGAPORE 23 May 14
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Government budget: Migration levels to remain stable
AUSTRALIA 16 May 14
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Greece added to Work and Holiday visa program
AUSTRALIA 15 May 14
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Stricter travel rules for foreigners canceling employment passes
MALAYSIA 14 May 14
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New contractor to replace BLS for consular services...
INDIA 8 May 14
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Companies that contract with Board of Investment can...
SRI LANKA 6 May 14
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Retirement funds requesting names of foreign workers
INDIA 21 Apr 14
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Foreign registrations getting tight scrutiny in Shanghai
CHINA 21 Apr 14
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All companies must use online portal for Employment...
MALAYSIA 21 Apr 14
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Improved registration extended to all Employment Pass holders...
SINGAPORE 17 Apr 14
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Consulates in San Francisco, Houston now require filing...
INDIA 8 Apr 14
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Vietnam tightens local police clearance rules on recent...
VIET NAM 8 Apr 14
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Qingdao requires legalized degrees for some work permits
CHINA 7 Apr 14
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Expatriate Services Division rolls out second phase of...
MALAYSIA 19 Mar 14
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Oil, gas, energy companies must register through online...
MALAYSIA 5 Mar 14
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Long-awaited circular clarifies new regulations for foreign workers
VIET NAM 27 Feb 14
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Visa scam spurs new restriction on Chinese nationals
PHILIPPINES 26 Feb 14
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MOM cracks down on foreign employees and employers...
SINGAPORE 24 Feb 14
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Expired special non-immigrant visas cannot be changed to...
PHILIPPINES 21 Feb 14
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New provisional work permit rules will delay foreign...
PHILIPPINES 21 Feb 14
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Businesses will benefit from elimination of 457 nomination...
AUSTRALIA 20 Feb 14
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Automated border processing available to Singapore nationals
AUSTRALIA 20 Feb 14
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All countries, except eight, will be offered visas...
INDIA 13 Feb 14
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Multiple-entry visas available to Chinese business visitors
AUSTRALIA 12 Feb 14
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New guidelines clear up ambiguities in labor permit...
NEPAL 6 Feb 14
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Ministry of Manpower will exempt ICTs from new...
SINGAPORE 22 Jan 14
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Government doubles many immigration fees
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 8 Jan 14
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Foreigners must submit annual report in-person
PHILIPPINES 6 Jan 14
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Consulates Request Labor Market Information on Visa Applications
INDIA 18 Dec 13
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Scams Targeting Immigrants are on the Rise
AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES 11 Dec 13
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Labor Market Testing Spreads to Chennai
INDIA 3 Dec 13
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Foreign Residents Must File New Paperwork from Landlords
INDIA 26 Nov 13
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Labour Market Testing Policy Released for Subclass 457...
AUSTRALIA 18 Nov 13
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Rules Change for Unmarried Expat Couples in Shanghai
CHINA 15 Nov 13
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Molestation Case Prompts New Police Clearance for Expats
CHINA 15 Nov 13
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Work Permit Processing on Hold in Ho Chi...
VIET NAM 13 Nov 13
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Employment Pass Renewals Drop in First Half of...
SINGAPORE 13 Nov 13
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China Eliminates Internship and Training Visas for Most...
CHINA 13 Nov 13
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Australia to Expand Working Holiday Visas
AUSTRALIA 12 Nov 13
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Labour Market Testing for Subclass 457 Applications to...
AUSTRALIA 11 Nov 13
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Address Change at Bangalore FRRO May Cause Slowdown
INDIA 7 Nov 13
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Foreign Workers Warned About Immigration Telephone Scams
GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND 5 Nov 13
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Visa-Free Processing Comes to Chongqing
CHINA 28 Oct 13
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Labor Market Testing Becoming Common Practice in Some...
INDIA 25 Oct 13
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Online Visa Process Launching for Mainland Chinese
TAIWAN 22 Oct 13
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Details on Implementation of New Labor Law Expected...
VIET NAM 21 Oct 13
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Immigration Arrests Are a Warning to Employers
HONG KONG 21 Oct 13
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Visas on Arrival Proposed for 40 More Countries;...
INDIA 18 Oct 13
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Exit Requirements Change for Short-Term Workers, Students
MALAYSIA 1 Oct 13
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Expatriates’ Domestic Staff Cause Blacklisting for Employers
MALAYSIA 27 Sep 13
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Companies May Hire More Foreign Workers, But Face...
TAIWAN 27 Sep 13
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MOM Penalizes 10 Employers for Biased Job Ads
SINGAPORE 26 Sep 13
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Trend Watch: Rise of the Regional Unified Visa
GLOBAL 19 Sep 13
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New Visa Rule in Shanghai for Foreign Dependents...
CHINA 20 Aug 13
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Flooding Closes Government Offices in Manila, Causes Processing...
PHILIPPINES 19 Aug 13
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Photos Must Be Uploaded for Foreigner Registration in...
INDIA 19 Aug 13
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Transitional Rule Created for Some Primary Subclass 457...
AUSTRALIA 31 Jul 13
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Beijing Now Requires Original Documents for Some Applications
CHINA 31 Jul 13
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Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in New Zealand and...
GLOBAL, NEW ZEALAND, URUGUAY 31 Jul 13
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Visa-Free Extension to Benefit Work Permit Processing, Some...
PHILIPPINES 26 Jul 13
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In Beijing, Business License Needed for Visa, Residence...
CHINA 26 Jul 13
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New Regulations and Visa Categories Will Take Effect...
CHINA 24 Jul 13
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Secure S-Pass Delivery Service Now in Effect
SINGAPORE 1 Jul 13
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Increased Restrictions on Foreign Workers Start July 1
SINGAPORE 14 Jun 13
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New Program Offers Residential Status to Investors in...
REPUBLIC OF KOREA 13 Jun 13
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Change in Contractor to Impact India Visa Process...
INDIA 3 Jun 13