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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Australia - Travel Exemption for Arrivals from New Zealand is Back in Effect
Effective March 12, 2021, travelers to Australia who have been in New Zealand for 14 days before arriving are automatically exempted from...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
Canada - Travel Restrictions and Entry Requirements
All air passengers (five years of age or older) have been required to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling from another country to Canada. Documentation of a...more
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
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EU ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Greece ,
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Immigration Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Japan ,
Remote Working ,
Russia ,
Salaried Employees ,
Singapore ,
Telecommuting ,
Travel Restrictions ,
UK ,
UK Brexit ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour
China - Exemptions for Official M Visa Invitation Letters Available for Some Nationalities -
The Chinese authorities have recently announced that holders of valid residence permits who are nationals of certain countries...more
9/9/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Israel ,
Poland ,
Public Health ,
Quarantine ,
Singapore ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Visas
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
Austria - Border Reopening and Immigration Procedure Updates Announced -
On May 13, 2020 the Austrian government announced its agreement with France, Germany, and Switzerland to coordinate the reopening of their mutual...more
6/1/2020
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Border Security ,
Brazil ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Italy ,
Netherlands ,
South Korea ,
Spain ,
Switzerland ,
Travel Restrictions ,
UK ,
Visas
A list of global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature of this situation, we highly recommend reviewing any global mobility inquiries on a case-by-case basis...more
5/6/2020
/ Asia ,
Business Closures ,
Business Interruption ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EU ,
Extensions ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Public Health ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Visas
Australia - Changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas for Bushfire Recovery -
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the...more
3/3/2020
/ Australia ,
Biometric Information ,
Canada ,
China ,
Consulate ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Foreign Workers ,
Germany ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Immigrants ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Ireland ,
Minimum Wage ,
Netherlands ,
Passports ,
Public Health ,
Russia ,
Singapore ,
South Korea ,
Switzerland ,
Technology Sector ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Visas ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Permits
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