January 16, 2010
CZECH REPUBLIC: March 01, 2010 is THE deadline
Czech authorities have instituted new health insurance requirements for foreign nationals, including both short-term visitors staying in Czech Republic for 90 days or less and long-term residents. The new requirements took effect on January 1, 2010 and apply to foreign nationals seeking entry and those who already reside in Czech Republic.

January 14, 2010
INDIA: "E" Visa Consular Process Changes
Indian Employment Visa applications continue to become increasingly complex, as the India Consulate in the U.S.A adds more forms to an already convoluted process.

January 1, 2010
SWITZERLAND: Slashes "B" Quota for 2010
Each year, the Schweizerischer Bundesratil or Swiss Federal Council which is is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of Switzerland, fixes work permit quotas for the following year