Immigration news update for APAC and EMEA regions
Asia-Pacific
Indonesia: New requirement for employers to report job vacancies
A recent Presidential regulation PR 57/2023 mandates that employers of foreign nationals in Indonesia must now inform the Ministry of Manpower about job vacancies using an online Employment Information System. The required information includes details such as the vacant position, the number of workers needed, the necessary education or skills level, the offered wage, and the job location.
This report can be viewed by job seekers, employers, and the government to apply for the position, fill it with a suitable candidate, or monitor its fulfilment, respectively. Employers are also required to update the system once the position is filled.
While this new rule is not expected to cause delays in work permit processing times, employers who fail to comply may face administrative penalties.
This summary was prepared using information from our local service partner.
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Director of Immigration) and Debra Jane Beynon (Regional Manager, APAC).
Europe, Middle East and Africa
United Kingdom: New statement of changes
The UK government has released a Statement of Changes (SOC) to implement its five-point strategy unveiled last December, with the goal of decreasing net migration.
In addition to other revisions, the upcoming Statement of changes includes the following main updates:
- Raising the minimum general salary threshold from £26,200 pa to £38,700 pa and “going rates” from the 25th percentile to the median for the Skilled Worker Route, starting April 4, 2024. The new thresholds and going rates are based on the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) pay data. Special transition arrangements have been put in place for those who are already in the route before these Rules take effect, if they are making applications to extend their stay, change employment or settle before April 4, 2030.
- For Senior or Specialist Workers in the Global Business Mobility routes, the general salary threshold is being updated from £45,800 to £48,500, and going rates are being updated using the latest ONS pay data.
- For Graduate Trainees in the Global Business Mobility routes, the general salary threshold is being updated from £24,220 to £25,410, and going rates remain based on 70% of the 25th percentile, updated to the latest ONS pay data.
- Replacing the Shortage Occupation List with new Immigration Salary list on April 4, 2024. This is to make clear that the entries on the list are those where the Government considers it sensible to offer a discounted salary threshold, rather than being a list of all occupations experiencing labour shortages. As previously the included occupations have a 20% discount to the general salary threshold. However, the previous 20% discount to the going rate requirement is being removed.
- Enhance the minimum salary requirements for the Family Route (fiancée/partners/children of British citizens or settled persons) from £18,600 pa to £29,000pa from April 11, 2024. There will no longer be a separate income requirement to sponsor children. Transitional arrangements have been put in place for those who enter the route before April 11.
This summary was prepared using information from the Government of UK
Disclaimer: The above information is provided for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have any further inquiries regarding the applicability of this information, please contact Roberta Carnaccini (Global Director of Immigration) and Joanna Sogeke (Team Leader, EMEA).
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