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Category: Immigration Insights
Changes to the UK Immigration Rules now in force
April 8, 2013
As we have highlighted previously in our news and blog pages, the 6th April 2013 saw numerous changes to the UK Immigration Rules take effect. The changes will apply to all types of immigration applications made from the 6th April and…
Read MoreImportant changes to the restricted certificates of sponsorship (RCoS)
April 5, 2013
Due to recent changes to the codes of practice for skilled employers, the UKBA has made some adjustments to the restricted certificate of sponsorship application process (RCoS) for this transition period, which will apply for March, April, and May 2013. If you…
Read MoreUK Immigration changes from 6th April 2013
April 3, 2013
As mentioned in our previous blog and in response to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report, the government released a Statement of Intent which outlines the new UK Immigration Rules based on MAC"s recommendations. The new changes will be implemented…
Read MoreNewland Chase shortlisted for two categories at the Re:locate Awards!
March 28, 2013
Newland Chase is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for two Re:locate awards: Best HR / Supplier Strategy and Relocation Team of the Year. According to Re:locate Magazine, this has been the best year so far for entries…
Read MoreHR Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities for Business Travellers & Short-term Assignees
March 22, 2013
With an ever-increasing tightening of the UK immigration rules, including cooling off periods and mandatory bans for overstaying or breaching the immigration rules, it is vitally important that employers understand the current immigration rules and policy to ensure that their...
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Changes to the Subclass 457 Visa Programme
March 15, 2013
The Australian Government is implementing significant changes to the 457 visa programme, which will come into force on the 1st July 2013. The 457 visa program is designed to enable employers to fill skill shortages by recruiting qualified overseas workers…
Read MoreReview of the Shortage Occupation List – What’s New for Tier 2 Sponsors & Migrants?
March 7, 2013
We will be publishing a follow up to our first ‘International Assignments' blog soon, but given the volume of changes to the UK Immigration Rules which have been announced recently, we thought it would be useful to our readers to...
Read MoreChanges to UK Immigration Fees
March 4, 2013
On the 25th February 2013, the Immigration Minister Mark Harper laid a written ministerial statement before Parliament which which proposed fee increases for visa applications made overseas and applications made in the UK. The fee changes will come into…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Changes to the Immigration Rules
February 21, 2013
Recently, Singapore"s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced several changes to the country"s immigration rules. These include revisions to the administrative fees for most work passes, changes to the rules for dependents of Work Pass holders and the introduction of…
Read MoreMigration Advisory Committee publish their latest report
February 19, 2013
On the 15th February 2013, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published their findings following a review of the Shortage Occupation List, including their view on whether or not a sunset clause should be introduced and considerations relating to the creative…
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