The Australian government has proposed changes to the temporary skilled worker framework through the introduction of a “Skills in Demand” (SID) visa....more
Canada – The 2025 to 2027 Immigration Levels Plan; Temporary Relief for Citizens of Lebanon; Quebec’s Immigration Plan for 2025 Announced....more
This Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication....more
10/2/2024
/ Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Job Applicants ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
USCIS ,
Visas
Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more
9/3/2024
/ Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Popular ,
Salaried Employees ,
USCIS ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Permits
The month of July 2024 was a busy month for Canada’s immigration programs. The most notable event was the Express Entry draw on July 30, 2024, when 964 “invitations to apply” (ITAs) were issued, targeting candidates through...more
Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more
Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more
While we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend reviewing any global...more
4/1/2024
/ Foreign Workers ,
H-1B ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Minimum Salary ,
Minimum Wage ,
Visa Waiver Program ,
Visas ,
Work Permits
Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more
Canada – Student Program: Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant alterations to the international student program on January 22, 2024. These include a new cap on study permit approvals for...more
2/2/2024
/ Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Students ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Labor Laws ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand today. We highly recommend reviewing any global mobility...more
1/2/2024
/ Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Students ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Labor Laws ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
12/5/2023
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employees ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Minimum Wage ,
Popular ,
UK ,
Visas ,
Work Permits
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
11/2/2023
/ Belgium ,
China ,
Costa Rica ,
Employee Mobility ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Germany ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
International Travel ,
New Regulations ,
Registration Requirement ,
Traveling Employee ,
UK ,
Visas
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
10/2/2023
/ Brazil ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
India ,
New Zealand ,
Poland ,
Popular ,
Slovakia ,
UK ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
8/3/2023
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Data Privacy ,
Health and Safety ,
Higher Education Act ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Migrants ,
Public Health ,
Visas ,
Work Visas
Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more
Please note: while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the below contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature...more
1/4/2021
/ Border Security ,
Canada ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Curfews ,
Denmark ,
EU ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
France ,
Immigration Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Italy ,
Netherlands ,
Screening Procedures ,
Switzerland ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Turkey ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Work Permits
EU Council Reviews Travel Restrictions -
The EU Council has recently reviewed epidemiological conditions to revise the list of countries from which travel is currently restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more
11/3/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Greece ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Japan ,
Remote Working ,
Russia ,
Salaried Employees ,
Singapore ,
Telecommuting ,
Travel Restrictions ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions -
Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...more
2/3/2020
/ Blue Cards ,
China ,
Denmark ,
Employee Transfers ,
EU ,
Fees ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
France ,
Germany ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Ireland ,
Israel ,
Labor Regulations ,
Minimum Salary ,
Passports ,
Salaried Employees ,
Switzerland ,
Travel Restrictions ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour ,
Withdrawal Agreement ,
Work Permits
Seyfarth maintains 11 offices across the United States, as well as international offices in London, Shanghai, Melbourne, Sydney, and Hong Kong. Our Global Mobility Team is staffed with a group of professionals that includes...more
1/20/2020
/ Argentina ,
Australia ,
Austria ,
Belgium ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Transfers ,
EU ,
Exit Planning ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Workers ,
France ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Job Applicants ,
Lawful Permanent Residents ,
Minimum Salary ,
Netherlands ,
Preclearance ,
Salaried Employees ,
South Korea ,
Spain ,
Switzerland ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wages
United Kingdom - Expansion of Shortage Occupation List for Immigration Purposes -
The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has recently been updated in accordance with the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)....more
12/4/2019
/ Australia ,
Chile ,
EFTA ,
EU ,
Expatriates ,
Foreign Workers ,
France ,
Healthcare ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Israel ,
Labor Shortage ,
Malaysia ,
Minimum Salary ,
Passports ,
Permanent Residence Cards ,
Residence Status ,
Saudi Arabia ,
Singapore ,
STEM ,
Switzerland ,
Technology Sector ,
Traveling Employee ,
UK ,
Visas ,
Work Permits