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Category: Immigration Insights
SOUTH AFRICA: Revisions to Immigration Regulations
May 30, 2014
As of May 26 2014, a series of legislative revisions to South African immigration regulations have come into force under the provisions of the 2007 and 2001 Immigration Amendment Acts. While it remains uncertain how these revisions will be implemented…
Read MoreUK: New Home Office Code on Preventing Illegal Working
May 22, 2014
The Home Office have released a new Code of Practice on the prevention of illegal working to update the original guidance issued in February 2008. It came into effect on 16th May 2014 and includes, most notably an increase to…
Read MoreCHINA: Security Tightened at Ports of Entry and Exit in Shanghai
May 21, 2014
The fourth summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is currently taking place in Shaghai, China. The two-day event is underpinned by significant increases in security measures at all ports of entry and exit…
Read MoreRUSSIA: Knowledge of Russian language, law and history now needed to obtain permanent residence
May 19, 2014
From 1st January 2015, foreign nationals wishing to obtain permanent residence in Russia, or to renew or obtain a work permit, will be required to provide a certificate from an accredited institution, evidencing their knowledge of Russian language, basic legal…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Travel Restrictions for Temporary Residence Permit holders
May 13, 2014
Immigration Directive 43 of 2010 was withdrawn by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 24 February 2014. The withdrawal of this directive means that a foreign national whose Temporary Residence Permit expires while their renewal application is…
Read MoreMalta, more than just a holiday destination!
April 30, 2014
Malta has always been an attractive destination for holidaymakers. White sandy beaches, the abundance of historical sites, Comino and the blue lagoon are only a few of its key attractions. Above all, it's a place where you can simply withdraw...
Read MoreNew UK visitor visa requirement for Venezuelan nationals
April 29, 2014
From 5th May 2014, all visitors from Venezuela to the UK – including holders of biometric passports – will need to obtain a visa before travelling to the UK. This is regardless of the length of their stay. Until this…
Read MoreAre the UK immigration rules tearing non-EEA families apart?
April 16, 2014
When the UK immigration rules in relation to family members were revised in July 2012, the introduction of Appendix FM saw harsh criteria being implemented for applications by ‘adult dependent relatives.' This category covers foreign national elderly parents of a...
Read MoreUK Visas & Immigration to Provide “International Enquiry Service” for Visa Applicants
April 10, 2014
Overseas visa applicants are now able to use the new international enquiry service on the Gov.UK website, to find information about their visa application process. The service is provided by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) working in partnership with UK Visas…
Read MoreTURKEY: Changes to Work Permit and Residence Permit Applications
April 8, 2014
From 10th April, those making Work Visa applications at their local Turkish consulate, will no longer be required to submit a separate application to the labour authorities in Turkey. Instead, the Work Permit application will also be made at their…
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