Short-term

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Netherlands: Minimum Salary and Government Filing Fees to Increase

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On or after January 1, 2017, non-European Economic Area nationals applying for work and/or residence authorization will be subject to higher minimum salary levels.

Knowledge Migrant Salary Threshold

Highly-skilled Knowledge Migrants will be subject to new minimum gross monthly salary requirements as follows (excluding holiday pay):

  • Applicants over 30: EUR 4,324 (approximately USD 4,515), up from EUR 4,240;

  • Applicants under 30: EUR 3,170 (approximately USD 3,310), up from EUR 3,108; and

  • Applicants who already possess or fulfill the requirements of an Orientation Year permit: EUR 2,272 (approximately USD 2,373), up from EUR 2,228.

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Dominican Repuplic: Short-term work visa application process streamlined

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Short-term workers under the NM1 (Business Visa for Employment Purposes) visa should benefit from shorter visa and legalization processing times and a clarified application process.  A restructuring of the visa program divides applicants into one of four new categories and implements relaxed documentary requirements, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.