Category : Global


Remote Working Opens New Doors To “Digital Nomads” For Immigration
Posted on 05/09/2021 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

Italy offers digital nomads enticing taxation opportunities. Following the pandemic, many workers don’t need to flock to their office each day. Picking up on this trend, a number of countries… Read More

BELGIUM Immigration Updates
Posted on 04/19/2015 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

A mandatory “contribution to administrative costs” with regard to certain foreigners’ requests for residence authorization took effect on March 2, 2015. The Belgian federal government has introduced a mandatory “contribution… Read More

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CANADA Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

There are new employer compliance requirements before applying for certain Canadian work permits. Also, criminal inadmissibility under Canadian immigration law is summarized below. New employer compliance requirements for certain Canadian… Read More

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CHINA Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

New procedures for short-term work took effect recently. On January 1, 2015, Handling Procedures Related to Entry of Foreigners for Short-Term Work Tasks (for Trial Implementation) took effect. The procedures… Read More

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ITALY Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

Several developments have been announced. Actors and members of TV and film crews going to Italy for less than 90 days do not need a visa and can enter Italy… Read More

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MALTA Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The first Malta citizenship-by-investment approvals have been issued. In November 2014, the first Malta citizenship approvals were issued to applicants for Maltese citizenship who had applied under the Malta Individual… Read More

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NETHERLANDS Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

There have been recent developments in permits for entrepreneurs and investors. A report from the State Secretary of Justice Fred Teeven (recently replaced by Klaas Dijkhoff for reasons not related… Read More

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TURKEY Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

There have been recent changes in Assembly, Maintenance and Service visas in Turkey.  Turkey amended its work permit regulations in January 2015 with respect to Assembly, Maintenance and Service (AMS)… Read More

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UNITED KINGDOM Immigration Updates
Posted on by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

Several developments have been announced. NHS Health Surcharge Introduced on April 6 The Home Office announced that a planned National Health Service (NHS) surcharge was implemented on April 6, 2015.… Read More

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Older Versions of Greek Passport Are Invalid
Posted on 10/01/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The government of Greece recently announced that Greek passports are valid for travel only if issued on or after January 1, 2006, regardless of expiration date. Greece also announced: Greek… Read More