The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is currently working to streamline the visa application process and will launch a new booking system/online profile for U.S. nonimmigrant visas and U.S. immigrant visas beginning October 26, 2024. USTravelDocs (CGI Federal Inc.) will most likely remain in charge after the transition on October 26, 2024 – but there...
New Zealand announces increase in visa fees from October 1, 2024. Immigration New Zealand will increase several immigrant visa application fees from October 1, 2024, including but not limited to: • Accredited work visa for employers from 750 NZD to 1,540 NZD (around 862 euros) • Permanent resident visa increased from 240 NZD to 315...
Since July 1, 2024, there has been a new online portal through which postings to the Czech Republic can be reported. This applies immediately and replaces the previous notification via form sending by email. The portal is provided by the Czech Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and can be reached at the link https://www.mpsv.cz/app/suip-vysilani-zamestnancu/....
Provisional regulations for the recruitment and entry of foreign employees of Israeli companies – valid until September 6, 2024 For the time being, the recruitment of semi-professional (non-skilled), skilled or unskilled foreign workers from certain countries can take place with prior approval. Entry into Israel must take place by September 6th of this year. This...
High costs for companies make flexibility in global mobility difficult The cost of living is an important factor when choosing a location for international professionals. Which city in the world is the best to live in is often linked to the question of the cost of living for expatriates. According to a survey by the...
The Luxembourg Labor Authority (ITM) has announced that fines totaling 8.9 million euros were imposed on companies in 2023 for improper posting of workers. Compared to 2022, the Labor Department’s activities have increased, from just over 10,000 inspections in 2022 to more than 17,300 inspections last year. To cope with the increase in inspections, the...
The Multilateral Framework Agreement on ordinary cross-border telework has also been applicable to Lithuania since May 1, 2024 and allows employees, under certain conditions, to spend up to 49.99% of their working time in the form of telework in their country of residence and at the same time remain subject to social security contributions in...
The spread of the digital nomad visa continues to increase. Third-country nationals can now also apply for this visa in Italy (also possible in Japan). A digital nomad visa is a residence permit that entitles you to work remotely in the host country for a foreign employer. The Digital Nomad visa was introduced in Italy...
In Belgium, important changes in the Flanders region’s immigration policy for foreign workers will come into force from May 1, 2024. Many regulations for EU Blue Card holders, intra-company transferees (ICTs) and foreign business travelers have been significantly changed. On the one hand, the educational qualification requirements for employees transferred within the company and for...
New reporting portal The Hungarian authorities have been providing a new website on the posting of workers to Hungary (Posted Workers Directive – PWD) since March 1, 2024. This new interface will be used to comply with reporting and registration obligations in connection with the posting of workers to Hungary. Login details that were set...