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Category: Immigration Insights
UAE Imposes New Medical Requirement for Nationals of 10 Countries
October 14, 2011
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently joined the Gulf Cooperation Council"s medical check-up system, which requires various foreign nationals to undergo medical tests before as well as after arrival to the Gulf country where they will be commencing employment.…
Read MoreSupreme Court overturns UK”s Ban on non-EU Spouses under 21
October 14, 2011
This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the UK"s ban on non-EU foreign spouses aged under 21 entering the UK on marriage visas is unlawful. The ban was introduced by the Labour government in 2008 and meant that a foreign…
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Ministry of Health Implements New Medical Screening for Select Foreign Workers
October 12, 2011
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced an October 1, 2011 implementation of a double check medical screening for select foreign nationals applying for work/residence permits. The screenings will occur in the applicant’s home country and in the UAE to reduce the incidence of infectious disease and to confirm the authenticity of […]
Read MoreNHS debtors and other changes to immigration rules
October 11, 2011
Yesterday, UKBA laid several important changes to the Immigration Rules before Parliament, as part of its initiative to reduce net migration. All of these rules will come into force on 31 October 2011, with the exception of the provisions for…
Read MoreSingapore government increases fees for work passes
October 10, 2011
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has unveiled new fees for all work passes, which will come into force from 1 December 2011. The government has stated that the increased fees are part of the initiative towards full cost recovery…
Read MoreChanges to the list of english language tests
October 7, 2011
This week, UKBA released their changes to the list of approved English language test providers for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications. When you apply for a visa…
Read MoreUKCISA launch survey for Tier 4 Students
October 5, 2011
This week, the UK Council for International Student Affairs have launched a survey to compile feedback from international students who applied to study in the UK via the Tier 4 route of the Points Based System in 2011. The survey…
Read MoreUKBA consultation on family migration closes in one week
September 30, 2011
The UKBA's 12 week public consultation on reforms to family migration closes on Thursday 6 October 2011. The consultation has received over 4,000 responses so far. To take part please visit the UKBA's website here. Newland Chase has analysed the…
Read MoreNewland Chase: new contact number
September 27, 2011
Due to office refurbishments we are presently using a temporary phone number 020 7096 1569. Please use this central number from today should you need to contact a Newland Chase Consultant. Alternatively please e-mail your Immigration Consultant directly using their…
Read MoreMalaysian government announces new work permit process and expat i-pass card
September 26, 2011
The Malaysian Government has launched a new work permit (Employment Pass and Professional Visit Pass) process for information and communication technology (ICT) companies, which will be adjudicated by Malaysia"s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC). Additionally, the Government has announced the implementation…
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