Category: Immigration Insights

January 10, 2018

Effective 4th February 2018, new employment applications must be supported by a police clearance certificate. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) and Ministry of Interior (MOI), and free zone authorities have all made some important changes that affect how applications are processed. Police Clearance Certificates Effective 4th February 2018, all new employment applications must be […]

January 10, 2018

Romania’s work permit quotas for 2018 have been published in the Official Gazette (Part I, no. 1040 of 29th December 2017) according to Government Decision no.946/28.12.2017. The Government has increased to 7000 (up from 5500 in 2017) the total number of work permits that can be issued in 2018 to non-EU nationals, in the following […]

January 10, 2018

Newland Chase is delighted to announce that its London office will be moving to a new and expanded office location on 12 January 2018. We will be centrally located at Bank, designed for easy access for you. Newland Chase will be located at: Newland Chase 12th Floor Angel Court London EC2R 7HJ The contact telephone […]

January 9, 2018

The Red Expat/International HR Meeting provides International Mobility professionals a venue to update, share, and generate specialized practical knowledge.

January 9, 2018

For more than two decades, the Schengen Visa has been the “immigration key” for entry into 26 European countries. The European Union is currently considering the future of the Schengen scheme in light of today’s heightened security concerns and growing immigration challenges. Newland Chase is actively advocating for its clients’ interests on this critical issue.

January 9, 2018

The 2018 Corporate Forum is an intensive program designed to provide you the opportunity to learn, network, and share in a private, non-commercial environment. There is no better place than the Corporate Forum to connect and exchange ideas with HR/relocation professionals from multiple industries to discuss success strategies and address common challenges relating to employee mobility and talent management throughout the world.

January 9, 2018

As of 4th January 2018, non-EEA nationals are experiencing extensive delays in securing an appointment for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registration in the Burgh Quay registration office in Dublin (formerly known as the Garda National Immigration Bureau/GNIB) via the online booking system. Currently, appointments are being released for a date a minimum of nine weeks […]

January 9, 2018

The Israeli government has updated the national minimum salary and visa application fees. Effective 1st January 2018, the minimum Israeli salary has increased from NIS 5000 to NIS 5300. Employees working under a SEA/STEP visa must now receive a gross monthly salary of at least 5300 NIS. The National Insurance Institute of Israel is expected […]

January 8, 2018

From 1st December 2017, a new appointment booking system has been introduced at Czech consulates. Applicants must now request a long-term visa or residence permit appointment by email, following the procedures set out below. However, requests for appointments sent during December show that the process and timing vary significantly between consulates (from several weeks to […]

January 8, 2018

Effective 1st January 2018, new regulations for the “R Visa” for high-level talent allow multiple stays in China of up to 180 days at a time, with a validity of up to ten years, a streamlined online application system and reduced processing times. Who qualifies? Those qualifying as top talent include highly-qualified scientists, international entrepreneurs […]