Citing economic concerns, the Malaysian government reversed itself and agreed to extend the work permits of more than 350,000 foreign workers who are registered under the 6P program. The government
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Judge Issues Injunction Permanently Barring Implementation of the H-2B Program Rule
By Laura Foote Reiff‡ on
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On Feb. 21, 2012, the Secretary of Labor issued a Final Rule (Rule) that sought to overhaul the temporary, non-agricultural foreign worker H-2B program for seasonal workers. The rule was…
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Kenya: Recent Changes Lead to Work Permit Delays and Denials
By Rebecca B. Schechter ‡ on
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The Kenya Department of Immigration Services (DIS) recently implemented changes to its work permit application process that are consistent with the country’s move towards tightening its immigration system. Earlier this month, the DIS released a comprehensive checklist of required documents for each type of work permit. Applications that lack the required documents will likely be rejected.
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South Korea: Across the Board Immigration Fee Increases Beginning January 2014
By Greenberg Traurig on
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For employers sending skilled workers to South Korea, please note that fees for immigration related services and applications, including visas, have increased for the first time since 1998. The new…
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