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RUSSIA: Head Migration Office Stops Issuing Highly Qualified Specialist Work Permits
April 5, 2019
Effective 5 April 2019, the Head Migration Office located at Boyarsky Lane, in central Moscow, will cease accepting initial or renewal applications for work permits and visa invitations for highly qualified specialists (HQS) and their dependents.
Read MoreBREXIT: European Parliament Approves Visa-Free Access to EU for UK Nationals Post-Brexit
April 4, 2019
On 4 April 2019, the European Parliament approved a draft law exempting UK nationals from visa requirements to enter the EU for short visits (up to 90 days in any 180-day period), once the UK leaves the EU.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Dependent Sponsorship Policy
April 4, 2019
The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend the policy on foreign national workers sponsoring family members in the UAE. The amended provisions indicate only income as the requirement for sponsoring family members, and no longer require particular qualifying professions.
Read MoreIRELAND: Changes to Employment Permits System to Address Labour Shortages in Key Sectors
April 3, 2019
Effective 22 Apr 2019, changes have been announced to the Critical Skills List of Occupations and the Ineligible List of Occupations, following the first bi-annual review of 2019. The changes include an allowance of an extra 300 workers in the area of customs duties and control.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 1 April 2019
April 1, 2019
The latest global immigration news and Brexit updates in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news of our brand new online educational Brexit resource as well as updates from Australia and Malaysia. Plus our latest company news on our EU Exit events taking place in the UK.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: New Upper Age Limit for Long-Term Social Visit Pass Applications for Dependent Children [Updated 25 March 2019]
March 25, 2019
The Expatriate Services Division in Malaysia has announced new requirements for Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) applications. Dependent children applying for an LTSVP must now be aged between 18 and 25 years at application – previously any dependent child aged at least 18 years could qualify.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 25 March 2019
March 25, 2019
The latest global immigration news and Brexit updates in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news Singapore and the US, plus our latest Company news on our in-person Brexit seminars taking place in the UK.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Visa Categories Announced
March 25, 2019
The Australian Government has announced two new provisional visa categories and a new permanent visa, effective November 2019.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Foreign Worker Quota Rules to be Tightened
March 18, 2019
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has announced planned changes to the foreign worker quota rules, which may make it harder for companies to employ foreign workers.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 18 March 2019
March 18, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Australia, Denmark, UAE, France and the US. There are updates from Colombia and the UK plus our latest blog post, FACT CHECK: Will U.S. Citizens (and others) Need a Visa to Visit Europe in 2021?
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