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Category: Immigration Insights
NIGERIA: Amendments to Immigration Act Introduce Strict Penalties for Non-Compliance
July 16, 2015
As of 25th May, 2015, a new Immigration Act has been introduced in Nigeria, replacing the outdated Immigration Act of 1963. The Act has introduced stricter penalties for employers that do not comply with the new immigration laws. Companies…
Read MoreTaiwan Nationals No Longer Require Endorsement to Enter Mainland China
July 15, 2015
According to statistics from China Economic Net, the number of Taiwanese nationals who entered and exited China reached over 10 million in 2014. As of 1st July 2015, the Exit/Entry Administration policies for Taiwanese nationals who enter and stay in…
Read MoreIBA 9th Biennial Global Immigration Conference
July 11, 2015
Join Newland Chase's Ireland Managing Director Jane Pilkington as she presents her session, "Are You Open for Business?". The world is divided between countries welcoming entrepreneurs and those countries seeking to put up barriers, and in this session, Jane will look at whether political pressures are more powerful than economic needs, and highlight different trends around the globe. Newland Chase is an associate sponsor!
Read MoreCHINA: Developments on Permanent Residence Permit for Skilled Workforce
July 10, 2015
It has been announced by The Ministry of Public Security in China that migrants who are currently employed in certain industries will soon be able to apply for Permanent Residence. The objective of the new system is…
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Visa Exempt Entry for Passport Holders from Selected Countries
July 10, 2015
Passport holders from the following countries are now permitted to travel on a visa exempt basis to Kazakhstan for up to 15 days: Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, South Korea,…
Read MoreKENYA: Visa On Arrival Update
July 10, 2015
Effective from 1st September 2015, visa on arrival facilities will be withdrawn and travellers will need to apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) prior to their travel into Kenya. Please do note that the Kenya Embassy e-visa website is presently…
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Changes to Fees and Evidence Required for Visas
July 7, 2015
Australian Department of Immigration fee changes As of 1st July 2015 onwards the Australian Department of Immigration has increased all its visa application fees. Full details of the changes can be found here. However it may be useful for employers to…
Read MoreUK: Home Office Squeeze on Businesses Hiring Illegal Workers
July 7, 2015
The Home Office has released their first quarterly report on Illegal Working Penalties in a bid to improve transparency and make employers aware of the risks. Although it is often difficult to avoid news stories about the various figures quoted…
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Immigration Department Experiencing Severe Delays
July 1, 2015
Applications made through the Malaysian Immigration Department HQ have recently been experiencing severe delays, often over twice the processing time of an ordinary application. The current system failure has been attributed to the migration of their internal system…
Read MoreUK: Minimum Salary Threshold for Migrants Who Wish to Settle
July 1, 2015
From 6th April 2016, new measures will be in place affecting all skilled migrant nationals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) with regards to their eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. The new…
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