ArticleNew Salary Benchmarking Table By Sector ReleasedThe Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has released the upcoming salary benchmarking table for the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)...SingaporeEmployment and HRFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleBoris Johnson To Become Prime MinisterBoris Johnson has won the Conservative Party's leadership following Theresa May's resignation as the Prime Minister in June 2019. United KingdomGovernment, Public SectorFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleeVisa System On Track For 2025 CommencementAs part of efforts to fully digitalize its immigration system, the United Kingdom is phasing out the use of physical immigration documents, with eVisas to replace current physical equivalents.United KingdomImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleIndia Young Professional Scheme Ballot To Open July 16, 2024The Home Office's second and final 2024 ballot for the India Young Professional Scheme will run from July 16 to July 18, offering 3,000 places for Indian nationals to live, work, and study in the UK.United KingdomImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleAfter Passage In The House, Senate Takes Up Temporary Federal Spending MeasureThis evening, the House of Representatives passed a short-term measure that funds the federal government through March 14, 2025. The Senate is debating the bill and is expected to pass it late tonight. United StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleAugust 2024 Visa Bulletin Update – USCIS To Honor Final Action Dates For Employment-Based CategoriesNext month, USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Final Action Dates listed in the State Department's...United StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleH-1B Cap Update: Decision On H-1B Cap Registration Expected This Year, Acting USCIS Director SaysActing USCIS Director Kenneth T. Cuccinelli has indicated that his agency expects to decide by the end of 2019 whether to implement its H-1B cap registration system for the FY 2021 cap season.United StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleH-4 EAD Rescission Proposal Remains Under Federal Review, DHS ConfirmsA proposal to terminate the H-4 employment authorization program remains under review with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), according to the Department of Homeland SecurityUnited StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleReminder: Starting November 3, Health Insurance Requirement For Immigrant Visa Applicants Unless Enjoined By CourtStarting November 3, applicants for immigrant visas will be required to show that they will have health insurance within 30 days of entry to the United States or the financial resources to pay for ...United StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleEB-5 Remains The Fastest Path To US Permanent Residency For Chinese And Indian Nationals Following The October 2024 Visa BulletinThe release of the October Visa Bulletin marks the beginning of the government's fiscal year. United StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleNew EU Blue Card Rules ForthcomingEffective July 15, 2024, Slovakia will introduce more relaxed EU Blue Card rules. Key changes include, among others...European UnionImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleNew Short-Term Work Visa, Reduced Government Fees And Other Reforms ForthcomingThe Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Administrative Development Labor and Social Affairs in Qatar announced a series of proposed reforms aimed at attracting investment in Qatar. ...QatarImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleDigital Nomad Visa Implemented, Further Details ForthcomingThe South African government has implemented a Digital Nomad Visa which allows foreign nationals who earn a sufficient minimum income according to government regulations to reside in South Africa...South AfricaImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleLabor Market Testing Required For All Mainland Companies And New Testing Option IntroducedMOHRE has expanded the labor market testing requirement to companies of all sizes and introduced an alternate labor market test, causing employers in mainland United Arab Emirates to experience delays ...United Arab EmiratesLaw Practice ManagementFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleReminder - ETA Required For Non-European Travelers As Of January 8, 2025Starting January 8, 2025, non-European travelers to the UK must obtain an electronic travel authorization (ETA), excluding Irish nationals. Colombian nationals will now require a visa. The ETA application costs £10, is valid for two years, and applies to short-term tourism, business, or study. European nationals must comply starting April 2, 2025.United KingdomImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleU.S. Start-Up Companies May Now Employ Their Foreign-Born Founders & Key Staff International Entrepreneur Parole is a new type of U.S. work permit based on a provision of the immigration laws known as "parole".United StatesCorporate/Commercial LawFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleStringent New EB-5 Regulations Take Effect November 21The minimum standard EB-5 investment will increase to $1.8 million and the minimum Targeted Employment Area (TEA) investment to $900,000.United StatesImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleNational Innovation Visa IntroducedThe Australian government has introduced the National Innovation visa (NIV), which replaces the Global Talent visa and the Business Innovation and Investment visa...AustraliaImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticlePerth City To Access Regional Incentives - Welcome News In The WestThe recent announcement by the Australian and Western Australian governments that the Perth metropolitan area would no longer be classified as a major cityAustraliaImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleSkilled Occupation Lists To Change; May Affect Eligibility For Certain VisasThe Australian government has released a bulletin identifying the list of occupations that are under consideration for a change in status on the Skilled Migration Occupation ListsAustraliaImmigrationFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy