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United Kingdom: Immigration Application Fees Increase
Effective April 6, 2010, the UK Border Agency raised fees for immigration applications, including those for visa and resident permit applications, following Parliament’s recent approval of the UK Border Agency’s proposed 2010-2011 fee tables. The fee for employer-sponsored Certificates of Sponsorship under Tier 2 of the Points Based System will remain the same, but... »
Singapore: Foreign Worker Levies to Gradually Increase Over the Next Three Years, Starting July 1, 2010
Companies that sponsor “S” Pass and Work Permit holders will be required to pay increased foreign worker levies starting on July 1, 2010. For “S” Pass holders, the monthly levy per foreign worker will be raised to SGD100-120 (approximately US $71 - $85) beginning July 1, 2010, and gradually increase to a maximum of... »
Netherlands: Minimum Income Level Requirements for Knowledge Migrants to Increase in 2010
The Dutch government is raising the minimum gross income requirements for Knowledge Migrants, effective January 1, 2010. Applicants under 30 years of age will have to evidence a gross annual starting salary of at least EUR 36,801. The minimum for applicants 30 years of age and over will be EUR 50,183. The Knowledge Migrant... »
Netherlands: Immigration Filing Fees Increase
The Dutch government recently announced an increase in filing fees for certain immigration procedures. The increased fees apply to applications filed after November 23, 2009. There will also be additional adjustments to the fee structure that will take effect on January 1, 2010. »
United States: Steady Increase in H-1B Usage Continues; Employers Are Urged to File Quickly to Meet Remaining FY 2010 Need
Employers may still file H-1B cap petitions for employment in FY 2010, but H-1B usage continues to climb steadily towards the quota for the year. »