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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 24th September 2018
September 24, 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 Hong Kong, Brazil and the UK. Plus there are updates from Luxembourg and Greece.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Immigration Authority Allows Dependent Visa Applications for Same-Sex Spouses
September 21, 2018
Effective 19 September 2018, the Hong Kong government has revised its immigration policy to allow a same-sex spouse or civil partner, or an opposite-sex civil partner, in a foreign legally-recognized relationship with an eligible sponsor, to apply for a dependent visa.
Read MoreBRAZIL: Delays Due to Internal Systems Upgrade
September 20, 2018
The federal Police in Brazil are currently implementing a new internal IT system (SISMIGRA) to replace the previous one (SINCRE).
Read MoreGREECE: Fee Changes
September 20, 2018
Effective 12 September 2018, new fees ("stamp duty") are applicable in Greece to non-EU nationals applying for various categories of residence permit.
Read MoreUK: Migration Advisory Committee Publishes Report on the Impact of Migration from EEA
September 20, 2018
On 18 September 2018, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its much-anticipated report on the impact of migration to the UK from the European Economic Area (EEA).
Read MoreGoing Global: Expand Your Business to South Africa
September 19, 2018
A look at the business climate and corporate immigration system of South Africa and evaluation of the opportunities for companies expanding internationally. The fourth edition in Newland Chase's 'Going Global' series.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Self-Employed Activities Permitted for Intra-Corporate Transferees
September 17, 2018
Effective 1 Oct 2018, third-country nationals working in the Netherlands with an intra-corporate transfer permit can perform self-employed activities alongside the main working activities for which their residence permit in the Netherlands has been initially granted, according to a recent decree.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 17th September 2018
September 17, 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 Australia, the Netherlands, the EU, Slovakia and Singapore. Plus there are updates from Argentina, Philippines, and Portugal.
Read MoreARGENTINA: Strike Expected to Affect Public Services
September 17, 2018
A general strike called by several large trade unions for 24 and 25 September in protest at the government’s economic policy is expected to affect services provided by the National Immigration Office, the National Civil Registry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs among others.
Read MorePORTUGAL: EU Directives Will Take Effect 1 October 2018
September 14, 2018
Decree Law no. 9/2018, published on 11 September 2018 and effective 1 October 2018, implements the latest amendments to the immigration law in Portugal, which in turn were published on 28 August 2017.
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