Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 24th September 2018

September 24, 2018


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HONG KONG: Immigration Authority Allows Dependent Visa Applications for Same-Sex Spouses

The Hong Kong government has revised its immigration policy to allow a same-sex spouse or civil partner, or an opposite-sex civil partner, in a foreign legally-recognized relationship with an eligible sponsor, to apply for a dependent visa.

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BRAZIL: Delays Due to Internal Systems Upgrade

The federal Police in Brazil are currently implementing a new internal IT system (SISMIGRA) to replace the previous one (SINCRE).

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UK: Migration Advisory Committee Publishes Report on the Impact of Migration from EEA

On 18 September 2018, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its much-anticipated report on the impact of migration from the European Economic Area (EEA).

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LUXEMBOURG: Changes to Requirements for Authorisation to Stay

Effective 21 September 2018, amendments to the immigration rules have streamlined the documentary requirements for applications for authorisation to stay for locally-hired non-EEA (third-country) workers.

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GREECE: Fee Changes

Effective 12 September 2018, new fees (“stamp duty”) are applicable to non-EU nationals applying for various categories of residence permit.

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