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ARGENTINA: New Application Process for 90-Day Work Permit
November 5, 2018
The National Immigration Office (DNM) in Argentina has implemented changes to the application process for the 90-day work permit (24h visa).
Read MoreBRAZIL: New Visa for Receiving Technical Training
November 5, 2018
On 26 October 2018, the government published Normative Resolution 35/2018, regulating the issuance of a temporary visa and residence authorisation for receiving training related to the operation or maintenance of equipment or other goods produced in Brazil.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Visa Rules Bring Positive Changes for Expats
November 2, 2018
On 21 October, the UAE cabinet approved a number of new visa rules that will prove beneficial to numerous categories of foreign nationals in the UAE: including tourists, retirees, and students and the widows, divorcees, and children of foreign nationals.
Read MoreGoing Global: Expand Your Business to India
November 1, 2018
A look at the international business climate and corporate immigration system of India and evaluation of the opportunities for companies expanding internationally. Work permits, employment visas or work visas, and business visas explained. Fifth edition in Newland Chase's 'Going Global' series.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 29th October 2018
October 29, 2018
Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from the UK, Belgium, as well as updates from Indonesia and Argentina.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: New Labour Ministry Registration Required for all Foreign Workers
October 26, 2018
The Ministry of Labour has issued Resolution 4388, implementing the Single Registry of Foreign Workers in Colombia (“RUTEC”). The Ministry aims to collect and control information about foreign workers, allowing it to monitor their current status and avoid abusive and illegal contracting practices.
Read MoreBELGIUM: Transposition of EU Directives – State of Play
October 25, 2018
On 19 October 2018, the Council of Ministers approved a draft royal decree on the issuance of single permits. This represents the last major piece of legislation to fully implement the Single Permit Directive (2011/98/EU).
Read MoreARGENTINA: Delays in Booking of Immigration Office Appointments [UPDATED]
October 25, 2018
There is currently a low availability of appointments at the Immigration Office (DNM), and delays of over two months for non-Mercosur visa applications, and over nine months for Mercosur visa applications. Express service fee applications have been suspended.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Further Details of Upcoming Regulations for Hiring Foreign Workers [UPDATED]
October 25, 2018
At a meeting of the US-ASEAN Business Council in Jakarta in early October 2018, attended by the Ministry of Manpower and the Directorate General of Immigration, it was stated that the implementation date of the new regulations would be 1 November 2018, and that a trial would be started on 15 October 2018. However, as of 24 October 2018, no trial period has begun and Immigration officers at the airport do not know when the implementation will begin.
Read MoreTop 3 Tips for Obtaining Work Authorization in China
October 23, 2018
Newland Chase's Managing Director for China, Wendy Xie, offers her "top 3 tips" for obtaining work authorization for foreign employees in China.
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