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INDIA: Increased Penalties for Late Registration and Late Visa Extension
December 11, 2018
Effective immediately, the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) has revised its penalty fees for late registration of foreign nationals, and for submission of visa extensions after visa expiry.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Change to Validity of RPTKA
December 11, 2018
Effective 10 December 2018, an RPTKA in Indonesia can only be valid for up to two years initially, rather than five as previously. After two years, the RPTKA can be extended for another period of two years, and after this for another one year.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: No Suspension of Tier 1 (Investor); Publication of Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules [LATEST]
December 11, 2018
The UK has announced an upcoming Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, to include several changes to Tier 1 routes. There are also reports that the Home Office has ‘’suspended the Tier 1 (Investor) route’’’ until further notice, but there is still no public announcement of this suspension.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 10th December 2018
December 10, 2018
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Singapore, Netherlands, USA, Malaysia, South Africa and Mexico. In our Company News, meet Enrique Arellano, Newland Chase Managing Director Mexico. plus NC holds a Brexit rounndtable with UKVI.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Citizens’ Rights Under the Withdrawal Agreement Versus a No-Deal Scenario
December 10, 2018
On 14 November 2018, the UK government reached an agreement with the European Union (EU) on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The deal, which still needs to be ratified by both the UK and European parliaments, includes arrangements about the legal status of EU citizens in the UK post Brexit.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Transitional Period for Croatians Extended to End of 2021
December 10, 2018
On 7 December 2018, the Swiss federal council announced it will maintain until 31 December 2021 the transitional provisions of Protocol III, which extended to Croatian nationals the Agreement on Free Movement of Persons (FMPA) between Switzerland and the European Union.
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Requirements for Travelling with Children Eased
December 5, 2018
Effective 1 December 2018, the "First Amendment of the Immigration Regulations, 2014" eases the requirements for parents and legal guardians travelling with children through South African ports of entry, which were first introduced in 2015.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: New Immigration Application Procedure for MIDA-Registered Companies
December 5, 2018
All new and renewal Employment Pass and Dependant Pass applications for companies with pre-approved positions under the Malaysia Investment Development Authority must be submitted via the the online Expatriate Services Division portal, rather than manually at the Immigration Unit at MIDA.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: New Minimum Salary Levels for 2019
December 5, 2018
Effective 1 January 2019, the Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have announced new minimum salary levels for knowledge migrant workers (aka Highly Skilled Migrants), graduates and Blue Card applicants coming to the Netherlands.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Preparing for the Fiscal Year 2020 Cap-Subject H-1B Filing Period
December 4, 2018
On 1 April 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start to accept H-1B petitions from cap-subject employers for skilled foreign workers starting work in fiscal year 2020 (from 1 October 2019).
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