News and Updates
MEXICO: Changes in Mexican Immigration Law
Sixteen months after passage of the new Mexican Immigration Law, regulations were published in the Official Bulletin in Mexico on September 28, 2012. Implementation is expected soon. The new law involves significant changes to the current immigration regime. Main Points of the New Immigration Law – Provides three main groups of conditions of stay — […]
AUSTRALIA: Further Changes to Permanent Entry Employer-Nominated Program
The Australian government has announced a raft of changes to visa programs effective July 1, 2012. Changes to the employer nominated permanent residence visa program were outlined in the last ABIL Global Immigration Update. Changes to the General Skilled Independent visas and Business Skills visas are outlined below. SkillSelect As of July 1, 2012, the […]
JAPAN: New Residency Management System
Effective July 9, 2012, there will be a new Residency Management System for all foreign nationals residing in Japan. Consequently, the existing Alien Registration Card (ARC) will be replaced by a new Resident Card, which will serve as a form of identification for those foreigners working and living in Japan for more than 90 days. […]









