Immigration
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Qatar: Reforms to kafala system coming in December
What is the change? Qatar will implement reforms to the kafala system for companies employing foreign nationals beginning Dec. 14.
United Kingdom: Fast-track service offered for Tier 2 ‘change of circumstance’ requests
What is the change? U.K. Visas and Immigration has introduced a fee-based priority service for A-rated sponsors of Tier 2 and Tier 5 workers to make certain change of circumstances requests.
Chile: Issuance of RUTs, ID cards could be delayed due to strikes
What is the change? Workers at Chile’s Internal Revenue Service and Registrar’s Offices have gone on strike. The work stoppages are likely to delay the issuance of provisional national identification numbers (RUTs) and Chilean ID cards.