Taxonomy: Type of Measure - Migration measure
Belgium: Tightened rules for nationality acquisition
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On 25 October 2012, the Belgian Chamber of Representatives approved several changes to the Belgian Nationality Law (of 28 June 1984). After the approval from the Senate, the law entered into force on 1 January 2013.Canada: Work permit restrictions relaxed for some federal applicants.
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On 15 December 2012, Citizenship and Immigration Canada announced the creation of so-called open work permits for permanent resident applicants whose permits are due to expire.United Kingdom: Eased immigration rules for skilled workers
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On 13th December 2012, the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) eased immigration regulations for skilled worker (sponsored with a job, Tier 2) transfers. The main changes are:Russian Federation: Migrants may be banned from working without a health insurance
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On November 23, 2012, the Head of the Department for Employment of the Ministry of Labour of the Russian Federation, Mrs Svetlana Nechaeva (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Issue 5944) announced the preparation of amendments of the Russian Labour Code concerniRussian Federation: Increased quotas for foreign workers, employed in the area of retail trade and sports
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On December 1, 2012, the Russian Government (according to Decree № 1243) approved the permissible share of foreign workers for 2013 in the area of retail trade and sports.Saudi Arabia: Expat children over 8 years banned from public schools
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On 14 July 2012, the Saudi Ministry of Education published a circular announcing that starting from school year 2012/13; foreign children over the age of 8 will no longer be admitted in Saudi public schools.Brazil: Removal of extended business or tourist stay policy for EU nationals
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On 8th October 2012, Brazilian government has stopped permitting extended business and tourist stays.Brazil: Priority processing and eased visa requirements for World Cup and Olympic Games workers
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On 19 November 2012, the Brazilian government has announced facilitated immigration rules for foreigners working for the soccer World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016. The main changes include:Brazil: Plans to ease immigration rules
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On 24 August 2012, Ricardo Paes de Barros, the head of strategic initiatives at the presidential office of Brazil, has revealed plans to ease immigration rules in order to increase the immigrant workforce stock.Cayman Islands: Community Enhancement Fee for expats
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On 25th July 2012, Caymanian Premier McKeeva Bush has announced a plan to introduce a Community Enhancement Fee. This tax would be levied on foreign work permit holders earning more than CAY$20'000 a year (less than 50% of average income).
