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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 14th January 2019

January 14, 2019

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the Netherlands, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil. Plus read our latest blog post, 2019 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends.

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INDONESIA: Reduced Number of Embassies for Limited Stay Visa Collection

January 11, 2019

Effective 9 January 2019, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) in Indonesia have reduced the number of embassies and consulates where the Limited Stay Visa (VTT) can be collected from 65 to 22.

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2019 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends

January 11, 2019

Comprehensive review and look ahead for 2019 at the international business climate and global business immigration and mobility. Emphasis on expected changes in laws for work permits, business visas, work and residence authorisation globally and in key countries and regions around the world.

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PHILIPPINES: All ACR I-Card Holding Foreign Nationals to Report to Immigration By 1 March 2019

January 11, 2019

1 March 2019 is the deadline for registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to report to the immigration office. The Annual Report (“AR”) 2019 period began on 1 January 2019.

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MALAYSIA: Stricter Enforcement of 12-Month Limit for Professional Visit Pass

January 10, 2019

Effective 15 January 2019, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has reminded companies of the existing rule that the Professional Visit Pass (PVP) is intended for short-term work activities, and can only be issued for 12 months maximum, with no renewals.

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NETHERLANDS: Government Guarantees Rights of UK Nationals in Event of No Deal Brexit

January 9, 2019

On 7 January 2019, the Dutch Cabinet announced that British citizens who have right of residence in the Netherlands on 29 March 2019 can continue to live, work and study in the Netherlands even in the event of a no deal Brexit.

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BRAZIL: Ministry Restructuring May Affect Immigration Processing

January 8, 2019

On 1 January 2019, the new administration published Provisional Measure 870, reorganising government Ministries and public agencies in Brazil.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7th January 2019

January 7, 2019

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the United Kingdom, Belgium and Nigeria... plus why not read our latest blog post - 2018 In Review: Top 8 Global Business Immigration News Stories of the Year.

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2018 IN REVIEW: Top 8 Global Business Immigration News Stories of the Year

January 4, 2019

Review and summary of the top global business immigration news stories and developments of 2018. Changes in visas and work permits rules for companies, foreign employees, and expats in the U.S., the UK, Australia, China, Brazil, Indonesia, the UAE, and Hong Kong.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge To Double from 8 January 2019

January 4, 2019

An Order of 18 December 2018 authorises the doubling of the UK's immigration health surcharge (IHS) to £400 per annum, effective 8 January 2019.

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