Taxonomy: Type of Measure - Migration measure
Saudi Arabia: Introduction of fines for firms with a majority of foreign workers
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On 13 November 2012, the Saudi Labor Ministry announced that starting from 15 November 2012, all private sector firms that employ more foreigner than Saudis are subjected to a fine of SR2400 (US$640) per year, for every extra foreigner employRussian Federation: Obligation for migrants to take Russian language tests
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On November 12, 2012, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, approved Federal Law № 185-FZ on "Amendments to Article 131 of the Federal Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation and ArtiSingapore: Amendments to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act
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On 11 September 2012, Singapore approved the “Employment of Foreign Manpower (amendment) Bill”, which came into effect on 9 November 2012.Russian Federation: Approved state migration policy concept 2025
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On June 13, 2012, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, approved the State Migration Policy Concept of the Russian Federation for the period 2012-2025.Russian Federation: Simplification of visa formalities for highly qualified specialists
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On March 20, 2011, an amendment of the "Federal Law on Migration Registration for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Russian Federation" entered into force.Myanmar: Permanent residence system for certain foreigners
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On 31 October 2012, the Vice-President of Myanmar, U Nyan Tun, announced plans to implement a permanent residence system for foreign investors, intellectuals, businessmen, and technicians.Australia: Simplification of application process for skilled worker visas
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On 1 November 2012, Chris Bowen, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, and David Bradbury, the Assistant Treasurer and Minister Assisting for Deregulation, made a media release announcing the simplification of the specialist temporary workCanada: Conditional residence for foreign spouses and partners
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On 25 October 2012, more stringent conditions for the sponsorship of foreign spouses and partners entered into force.United Arab Emirates: Temporary restriction on the entry of Bangladeshi nationals
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On 3 October 2012, authorities in the UAE have stopped issuing all kinds of entry permits for Bangladeshi nationals.Australia: Plan to strip the legal rights of asylum seekers
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On 31 October 2012, the Immigration Minister, Chris Bowen, announced a legislation that would excise the entire continent from the migration zone. Currently, asylum seekers that reach mainland Australia cannot be sent offshore for processing.
