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GREECE: New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Implemented [UPDATED]
November 14, 2018
[UPDATE] On 8 November 2018, the Greek government published an internal ministerial circular concerning the new Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) Permit, enabling for the first time the submission of applications under law No. 4540 and clarifying several aspects of the new ICT process.
Read MoreROMANIA: Changes to the Immigration Rules
November 14, 2018
From 9 Nov 2018, Law no. 247 in Romania introduces some changes to the immigration rules which may affect foreign national workers. The legislative changes are being studied by the immigration authorities who are expected to release further instructions implementing the changes in the near future.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 12th November 2018
November 12, 2018
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from China, Venezuela, Malaysia, Chile and Panama. Why not read our latest blog post, Global Immigration 101: It’s Not Rocket Science… looking at supporting documentation for immigration applications.
Read MoreVENEZUELA: Increased Processing Times for Immigration Procedures
November 9, 2018
Effective immediately, processing times for immigration procedures at the Administrative Service for Identification, Migration and Foreigners Control (SAIME) in Venezuela have increased.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Companies Must Only Use Authorised Staff Members to Handle Immigration Applications
November 9, 2018
Effective 12 November 2018, MYXpats (via the ESD portal) in Malaysia will strictly enforce that only personnel named in the company’s Letter of Undertaking (LOU) will be allowed to handle immigration applications.
Read MorePANAMA: Permanent Residence Now Available to SEM Employees
November 8, 2018
Following the enactment of Law 57 of 24 October 2018, employees of multinational headquarters (“Sedes de Empresas Multinacionales” or SEM) will be able to apply for permanent residence after five years of temporary residence, while continuing to work for the same company in Panama.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: It’s Not Rocket Science… Supporting Documentation for Work Permit and Visa Applications, Authentication, Legalisation, and Apostille Simplified
November 7, 2018
What supporting documents are required in order to get work permits, work visas, and business visas? What are authentications, legalisations, and apostilles? When do you need them? And how do you get them? A continuing series for HR and mobility managers on global corporate immigration.
Read MoreCHILE: New Appointment System for Immigration Procedures
November 7, 2018
Effective immediately, the Investigations Police (PDI) and the Immigration Department in Chile have implemented a new online appointment-booking system for all immigration-related processes.
Read MoreCHINA: New Online Application Service for Shanghai 144-Hour Transit Visa Exemption
November 6, 2018
The Shanghai authorities have launched a new online application service for foreign nationals eligible for the 144-hour transit visa exemption, arriving at one of Shanghai’s airports. The number of foreign nationals visiting Shanghai is expected to increase during the week of 5-10 November 2018.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Changes to Work Immigration Rules Take Effect
November 5, 2018
On 1 November 2018, Regulation 10/2018 of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) took effect in Indonesia.
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