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Category: Immigration Insights
USA: New USCIS Rule Amending Several Employment-Based and Non-Immigrant Visa Programs
January 19, 2017
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has recently announced amendments to certain regulations to improve US employer's ability to recruit and retain high-skilled personnel who have been granted employment-based immigrant visas and are waiting to become lawful permanent residents.…
Read MoreChina Britain Trade Expo 2016
January 18, 2017
China Britain Trade Expo 2016 will be held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on 28th January 2016. Focusing on high value trade opportunities between China and Britain, supply chain opportunities and best practice, this bilateral trade event is not to be missed. China Britain Trade Expo 2016 will incorporate a high profile conference schedule comprising […]
Read MoreBrexit Update: A Summary of Theresa May’s Speech
January 18, 2017
Yesterday, the UK Prime Minister changed the landscape of Europe, clarifying her commitment to limit the free movement of European citizens to the UK. Theresa May said she wanted continued cooperation with the EU to tackle terrorism and international crime,…
Read MoreGHANA: Update regarding Annual Returns and Work Permit Applications
January 11, 2017
Deadline Imminent for Submitting Annual Returns of Foreign Workers All Ghanaian companies that employ foreign national workers must submit an annual return by the deadline of 14th January 2017. The return must state names and addresses of all foreign nationals…
Read MoreUSA: Proposed Changes to H-1B Visa Programme
January 11, 2017
A new bill proposing changes to the H1B visa programme has been re-introduced in the US Congress. This bill supports one of the key changes that President-elect Donald Trump had announced during his campaign to curb "abuse" of H1B visas, with the aim…
Read MoreBELGIUM: 2017 Minimum Salary Increases for Work Permits
January 11, 2017
The Belgian government has announced a slight increase in the minimum salary requirements for Type B work permits and Blue Cards from 1st January 2017. The Belgian government annually increases its minimum salary requirements for foreign nationals in line with…
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Changes to Work Permits and Visa Waiver Program
January 11, 2017
Upcoming Changes to the Work Permit Regime From 1st January 2017, new rules for the issuance of work permits for Kazakhstan include the removal of the current labour market test for locally-hired applicants and the introduction of a state fee,…
Read MoreJAPAN: Visa Regime Eased for Russians
January 11, 2017
Following on from a leaders meeting in December 2016, Japan has announced that there will be a new multiple-entry three-year visa for Russians who hold regular foreign passports and want to stay in Japan for longer than 30 days. This…
Read MoreINDIA: Changes to E-Tourist Visa to Increase Tourism
January 11, 2017
The Indian Government has recently announced changes to the e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) in an effort to increase tourism to the country. The e-TV will be extended to a further eight nations, taking the total number of eligible countries to 161, and…
Read MoreExpat Academy Annual Conference 2019
January 11, 2017
This annual conference is a great opportunity for the Expat Academy community to get together, be inspired and informed. In 2019, with a theme of 'Fit for Future', delegates will learn how to play to their strengths and see some of the progressive initiatives and effective partnerships that exist in the global mobility space. Newland Chase is exhibiting!
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