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Canada: New Restrictions for Temporary Foreign Workers Announced
Canada will introduce a four-year cap on the time some work permit holders can work in Canada and a two-year probation period for employers that fail to meet their commitments under the work permit program. These new restrictions will take effect April 1, 2011. »
Malaysia: New Work Pass Applications
Malaysia now requires employers sponsoring certain Employment Pass and Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) applications to include a standard declaration attesting to the application’s accuracy and the authenticity of its supporting documents. The declaration is required for both new and renewal Employment Pass and Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) applications for foreign nationals who will earn... »
Russia: New Streamlined Work Permit Procedure
Russia is introducing a new streamlined work permit program for highly qualified foreign specialists on July 1, 2010. Under the new program, eligible organizations seeking to hire these specialists will be exempt from Russia’s work permit quota and employment permit regimes, though they will be subject to a variety of safeguards and reporting requirements.... »
Costa Rica: New Social Security Process
Foreign nationals who are seeking a first-time residence and work permit must now be registered with the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (CCSS) after their application is approved in order to receive their permit, according to a recent government ruling. Previously, foreign nationals had to be registered with the CCSS before filing their residence... »
Mexico: New Immigration Procedures Take Effect
Immigration authorities recently provided clarification on the newly implemented immigration procedures in Mexico. Notably, application procedures for business and work visits vary based on an individual’s country of citizenship. However, despite contrary language in the new rules, all foreign nationals who receive payment from a Mexican source require work authorization. The new rules also... »
Israel: Employers Face New Worksite Compliance Requirements
Effective immediately, employers in Israel are subject to stricter civil and criminal penalties for workplace immigration violations, and may be required to provide documentation of immigration compliance with their tax filings, according to an Israeli government announcement. These measures are designed to deter the unlawful hiring of foreign workers. In a separate development, the... »
Switzerland New Work Permit Quotas Released for July through December 2010
The Swiss Federal Council has announced the release of an additional quota of B-Permits (used for long-term assignments) and L-Permits (issued for a period up to one year) for the period July through December 2010 »
Malaysia: New Procedure for the Immigration Head Office
From May 1, 2010, the Malaysian Immigration Department (MID) will implement a new procedure and require additional documents for “Stage 1” Employment Pass and Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) applications submitted to the MID headquarters office in Putrajaya. A Stage 1 application seeks approval of a position that a foreign national may fill within the... »
Costa Rica: New Immigration Law Takes Effect
The new Costa Rican immigration law came into effect on March 1, 2010. Among other changes, the new law requires all residence and work permit applicants to submit proof that they have registered with the Costa Rican Social Security Administration, imposes new penalties on foreign nationals who remain in Costa Rica beyond their authorized... »
Sweden: New Work Permit Exemptions for Certain Short Stays
As of January 1, 2010, work permits will no longer be required for certain foreign nationals coming to Sweden for short stays (1) to participate in practical training, internal training, or other educational development activities at an affiliated entity in Sweden; or (2) to participate in educational programs, conduct tests, prepare or finish deliveries,... »