Japan will introduce new documentation and CEFR B2‑equivalent language requirements for certain Category 3 and 4 applicants beginning April 15, 2026. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Envoy Global
As a result of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East, multinational companies are tackling how to manage their international employees across the region, both assignees and local hires. Understandably, many expatriates are looking to relocate from the region on a temporary or permanent basis to safer countries while this conflict persists. Employers will understandably […]
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced a one-month automatic extension for all visit visas expiring on or after 28 February 2026. Additionally, residents currently outside Kuwait who have exceeded their permitted absence period, will receive an automatic three-month absence permit. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: EY
Las autoridades migratorias chilenas, a través del Servicio Nacional de Migraciones, han precisado recientemente los criterios aplicables a la continuidad de la Residencia Temporal, aclarando que, como regla general, la mayoría de sus subcategorías admite prórrogas sucesivas, siempre que se mantengan las condiciones que dieron origen al otorgamiento inicial del permiso. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: EMS
From May 5, 2026, Belgium will require most work permit and authorization applications to be submitted through the “Working in Belgium” (WIB) one-stop-shop portal. Employers must ensure they are registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) and have a valid mandate in place to authorize Newland Chase to submit applications on their behalf. […]
Mexico continues to attract expats in 2026. One simple reason for this is that the cost of living in Mexico delivers a high quality of life at a fraction of U.S. prices. For a single person, monthly expenses typically range from $1,200 to $2,000 USD, including rent. Couples can live comfortably on $2,500 to $4,000, […]
The reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours is a historic change in Mexico. On 22 April 2026, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the amendment to the Federal Labor Act to reduce the work week to 40 hours, to be implemented gradually between 2027 and 2030. This reform will come into […]
On 15 January 2026, Mexico took an important step to strengthen workplace equality and safety. President Claudia Sheinbaum enacted a federal decree amending multiple statutes, including the Federal Labor Law and laws on equality, health, education, and social protection. Together, these reforms align and reinforce the national legal framework on equality, non‑discrimination, and the right […]
On 3 March 2026, Mexico took a major step toward transforming the work environment. A constitutional amendment to Article 123, Section A, was enacted, stipulating a gradual reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours, as well as strengthening the right to at least one day off for every six days worked. The […]
Global minimum wage rates are typically easy to follow — until your workforce is scattered around the world. Differences in cost of living, economic development, and social policy vary from one country to the next. Your global payroll needs to account for every variation, and getting it wrong puts your business at risk. Accede […]
