Month: June 2016

BELARUS: Changes to Immigration Law

June 29, 2016

On 15th July a new immigration law will affect the hiring of foreign nationals in Belarus. The laws have been bought in to reduce high levels of local unemployment and will affect Work Permits (Special Work Permits). Currently foreign employees…

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ISRAEL: Immediate Changes to Work Permit Regulations

June 29, 2016

The Work Permit Unit (WPU) of the Ministry of Interior has implemented new regulations for obtaining work permits and visas for foreign experts with immediate effect. It is understood that the implemented changes will also be applicable to pending work…

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Brexit: How Will This Affect UK Nationals Living in the EU?

June 28, 2016

At this stage it is impossible to predict how the rights of UK nationals living in remaining EU states will be affected, as UK policy towards EU nationals and the terms of the UK's Withdrawal Agreement – once agreed –...

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Brexit: How Will This Affect EU Nationals Residing in the UK?

June 28, 2016

Whilst the country is coming to terms with the outcome of Brexit, it is important for us to not forget EU nationals who are currently working in the UK and to understand how they may be affected by this significant...

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SWEDEN: Insurance Certificates Needed for Work Permit Applications

June 24, 2016

The Swedish Migration board has recently enforced the ruling that employees must offer health, life and occupational injury insurance to all of their employers. This means that all new work permit applications for those working in Sweden need to provide…

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Understanding the Complexities of Business Travel

June 23, 2016

Extended Business Visit or Short Term Assignment In recent years, we at Newland Chase have found that there has been an overall global rise in business travel. Business activities are undergoing substantial changes and it is becoming increasingly difficult for organisations to...

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CANADA: Express Entry Program Favours Holders of Confirmed Job Offers

June 23, 2016

Canadian immigration officials held another round of invitations through the Express Entry immigration program on 1st June 2016. A total of 762 applicants were issued with "Invitations to Apply" for permanent residence and the score of the lowest ranked candidate was…

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EU Referendum Advice for UK Employers

June 22, 2016

With the EU referendum set to take place on Thursday 23rd June, voters are just days away from deciding whether Britain should remain in the European Union. As the Brexit debate draws to a close there is still an element of...

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AZERBAIJAN: Work Permit Exemptions Announced

June 17, 2016

Amendments to the Migration Code of Azerbaijan came into effect earlier this month, the new changes mean that certain company directors and specialists will be exempt from requiring a work permit. Additionally, a recent presidential decree announced an upcoming new…

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UAE: Mandatory Health Insurance Introduced in Dubai

June 17, 2016

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has declared that all Dubai businesses must arrange health insurance for their foreign employees by 30th June 2016. 75% of foreign employees in Dubai are currently covered as this three-stage scheme which began in October…

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