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February 1, 2012
LIE | Liechtenstein Joins Schengen Area
As of December 19th, 2011, Liechtenstein is the newest member of the Schengen Area. The Schengen Agreement was signed initially by seven countries on June 14th, 1985 and was implemented ten years later, ending the internal border check and controls. A Schengen visa holder is allowed to stay for up to 90 cumulative days within [...]
December 20, 2011
SAUDI ARABIA | Consular Posts May Request Clarification of Assignee’s Qualifications
According Saudi immigration and labor law, the Saudi Ministry of Labor is required to confirm that Saudi companies sponsoring a foreign national worker clearly prove there are no readily qualified Saudi national workers available for a proposed job. This “Saudization” or “Nitaqat” program of hiring Saudi national workers over foreign workers is proving difficult for [...]
May 15, 2012
Pro-Link GLOBAL presents The Green Achievement Award at the ReLocate Awards in London
On Thursday, May 10th 2012 Agata Galicka and Sarah Buttler attended the ReLocate Awards Gala Dinner in London as Pro-Link GLOBAL representatives. Pro-Link was proud to sponsor and present "The Green Achievement" award.
Immigration Alerts
SLOVAKIA | Increased Enforcement of Labor Recruitment Procedures & Duration of Assignments Must Be Declared
The Government of Slovakia intends to actively enforce existing labor recruitment procedures designed to incentivize Slovakian host companies to hire Slovak workers and reduce the country's growing domestic unemployment rate. In addition, all employment agreements and assignment letters on behalf of seconded, non-EEA national workers must specify the intended duration of assignment.
CANADA | Accelerated Labor Market Opinion processing changes effective April 25, 2012.
Service Canada has announced an expedited process for obtaining Labor Market Opinions (LMO) that will greatly speed the ability for Canadian companies to sponsor highly-skilled foreign national workers.
January 12, 2012
Pro-Link GLOBAL Group Continues Asia Expansion With New Tianjin Office
Florida-based Pro-Link GLOBAL Group (PLG) announced the opening of a new branch office in Tianjin, China in the prestigious World Financial Center, as part of the company's broader plans to increase its presence worldwide.
