2 Jan
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
China has implemented new regulations, effective January 1, 2015, which clarify the types of short-term activities that may be performed without obtaining work authorization and a work visa. The new regulations should enable multinational companies to more readily transfer workers for short-term assignments with affiliated entities in China, or to […]
31 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The Commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines requires that all registered aliens make an in-person reporting appearance to the BI office with jurisdiction over their residence within the first sixty (60) days of the 2015 calendar year. As part of the reporting process, individuals are required […]
Beginning January 1, 2015, the Dutch immigration authorities will impose new annual minimum salary levels for recent Dutch university graduates, Highly Skilled Migrants, and EU Blue Card applicants, as follows: Highly Skilled Migrants (for individuals aged over 30): €54,289.44 per year (increased from €52,462.08) – This must be paid in […]
23 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Effective December 22, 2014, intra-company transferees to Vietnam may qualify for an exemption to the normal work permit requirements. This exemption is limited to individuals working for entities in eleven targeted service sectors including the communication, construction, engineering, financial, health, and transportation industries. In addition to meeting the targeted industry […]
