On February 15, 2011, a Russian federal law amendment came into force, changing address registration requirement for foreigners residing in Russia.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation has approved a list of job positions for qualified specialists who do not require quota in order to obtain a work permit.

The list covers …

Russian companies intending to employ foreigners in the year 2012 may now start submitting foreign labor forecast to labor authorities. Forecast submissions are accepted until May 1, 2011, therefore companies should plan their application accordingly.
The …

Since February 17, 2008 when Kosovo’s Parliament declared independence, as the Republic of Kosovo, with partial recognition of that declaration, newly appointed authorities have been working on defining migration rules allowing foreigners enter the country. …

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah upon the request from The Council of Ministers decreased many governmental fees by 50% in January 2008 for an approximate period of three years. This grace period …

The government of the Russian Federation, in order to boost the Russian economy and create better environment for foreign investments, has finally taken action to ease immigration procedures for highly qualified professionals (HQP). The Russian …

A few weeks ago in Qatar, authorities announced that the visa regime amendment would go into effect in May, but this has been postponed now. Qatar intended to stop the issuance of visas on arrival …

Companies based in Shanghai, wishing to hire or invite foreigners, may now apply online for visa renewals and visa invitation letters. In case of visa renewal, the use of the electronic system is optional, while …

All companies registered in Russia intending to hire new foreigners or renew existing work permits in the next calendar year, should remember that under the current law they must submit their company foreign labor forecasts …

Qatar’s visa regime will change, coming into force on May 1, 2010. The Gulf Times, Qatar’s top selling English daily newspaper reported that foreign nationals, who may currently acquire a visa on arrival in Qatar, …