07/02/2012 United States: Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program to Become Permanent

Members of Global Entry benefit from expedited customs and immigration clearance at 20 U.S. international airports. The program is open to U.S....

06/02/2012 United States: DHS Proposes Benefits Reforms to Help Retain Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals

The agency plans to expand the optional practical training extension for STEM degree-holders and grant work authorization to certain H-1B spouses....

01/02/2012 Switzerland: Government Expected to Increase Work Permit Scrutiny as Layoff Reports Continue

The Swiss government is expected to step up its scrutiny of work permit applications in response to continuing layoffs of local workers throughout the...

29/01/2012 Czech Republic: Government Clarifies Registration Requirement for Current Non-EU Employees

Non-European Union nationals who began working in Czech Republic before new registration rules took effect on January 1 will be required to register...

27/01/2012 Spain: Heightened Degree Requirements for Work Permits in Fast-Track Processing

Work permit applicants are now required to hold the equivalent of a four-year bachelors degree or a three-year degree plus a graduate-level degree in...