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UNITED KINGDOM: Home Office Releases More Details About Upcoming New Application Service

October 23, 2018

UK Visas & Immigration has released further information about its upcoming new Visa & Citizenship Application Service. The Home Office promises a more streamlined intuitive process, but implementation delays are likely. Applicants considered higher risk are likely to be subject to stricter scrutiny.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 22nd October 2018

October 22, 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 Vietnam, Belgium, Brazil, Ireland and Panama.

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BELGIUM: 2019 Minimum Salary Increases for Work Permits

October 19, 2018

The Belgian government has announced a slight increase in the minimum salary requirements for Type B work permits.

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BRAZIL: Expedited Processing for Residence Authorisation for Technical Assistance Now Limited to “Urgent” and “Emergency” Cases

October 19, 2018

On 16 October 2018, the National Immigration Council published Normative Resolution (NR) 34/2018, amending NR 03/2017, which is applicable to foreign nationals who enter Brazil for up to one year to provide technical assistance services while remaining on home contract.

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VIETNAM: Changes to Work Permit Rules

October 19, 2018

On 8 October 2018, Decree 140/2018/NĐ-CP was issued by MOLISA in Vietnam, bringing a few changes and additions to Decree 11/2016/ NĐ-CP.

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IRELAND: Ongoing Delays and Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase

October 18, 2018

There continue to be significant delays in obtaining appointments for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registration for non-EEA nationals in Dublin. The delays are expected to persist for at least the rest of this year.

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PANAMA: Stamped Visa for Nationals of Cuba, China, Dominican Republic, India and Venezuela Now Valid for up to Five Years

October 17, 2018

Effective 12 October 2018, in Panama, the multiple-entry stamped visa issued to nationals of Cuba, China, Dominican Republic, India and Venezuela is valid for up to five years.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 15th October 2018

October 15, 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 UAE, the United Kingdom and Argentina.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Immigration Health Surcharge To Double [UPDATED]

October 12, 2018

[UPDATE] On 11 October 2018 the government laid before parliament the Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2018, which seeks to double the IHS to £400 per annum. Students, as well as those on the Youth Mobility Scheme, will continue to receive a discounted rate of £300.

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AUSTRALIA: September SkillSelect Results

October 11, 2018

Australia's September 2018 SkillSelect invitations have come and gone, and from the data released by Immigration, it appears that they are sticking to the 2500 per month total invites for now. Advice for companies employing foreign nationals on work permits in Australia.

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