Citizenship and Immigration Canada has released an Express Entry Permanent Residence program, which will become effective January 1, 2015. Under the new program, it is anticipated that selected Permanent Residence applications will be adjudicated in approximately six (6) months. Previously, Permanent Residence applications were adjudicated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada […]
Beginning January 1, 2015, the Turkish Ministry of Labor will begin executing provisions from The Law on Foreigners and International Protection, Law No. 6458, which sets additional restrictions on in-country visa applications by foreign nationals. One aspect of particular concerns for foreign nationals residing in the country pursuant to a […]
DOL to Study Ways to Improve Perm Labor Certification Program
10 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Pursuant to President Obama’s executive action announced on November 20, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the department will review the department’s PERM labor certification program in order to find ways to modernize the program so that it will be more responsive to changes in the […]
Belgium: Salary Thresholds Increasing in 2015 for Fast-Track Work Permit B and Blue Card Applications
9 Dec
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The Belgian Ministry of Employment has increased the minimum salary required for both the Fast-track Work Permit B and the European (EU) Blue Card. The EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit for highly skilled non-EU citizens. The Blue Card was designed by the EU to assist with […]