Month: May 2019

AILA/GMS Global Immigration Forum

May 19, 2019

Meet with Newland Chase leaders at the Global Immigration Forum, presented in partnership by AILA National and the AILA Global Migration Section, which will address the latest global immigration issues around the world, and provide attendees with cutting-edge information and practical advice on managing clients’ global mobility needs in an environment of change.

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SAUDI ARABIA: New Residence Scheme Approved

May 16, 2019

A new special residence scheme aims to attract affluent and highly-skilled foreign nationals, and will be implemented within the next five years.

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NEW ZEALAND: Updates to Skill Shortage Lists

May 16, 2019

From 27 May Immigration New Zealand will make minor changes to the Long Term Skill Shortage List & the Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List.

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SWITZERLAND: End of Work Permit Quotas for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals

May 16, 2019

Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 13 May 2019

May 13, 2019

The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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PANAMA: Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit

May 13, 2019

Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).

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BREXIT: UK and Ireland Sign Deal to Guarantee Common Travel Area Rights

May 9, 2019

The governments of Ireland and of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Common Travel Area (CTA).

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TURKEY: All Residence Permit Renewals Now to Be Submitted In Person

May 8, 2019

Foreign national residence permit holders in Turkey renewing their residence permit must submit their application in person at the immigration office.

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Royal Babies, Latin Trivia, and Children Born Abroad

May 8, 2019

On occasion of the birth of baby Archie to the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, Newland Chase discusses children born abroad, citizenship & advice for families.

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COSTA RICA: Slower Processing of Permanent Residence Applications Due to New Submission Rules

May 8, 2019

Certain applicants for permanent residence cannot use the “Special Windows for Accredited Companies” and must submit applications via the “Regular Windows”

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