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CHINA: Optional Mainland Residence Card Introduced for Residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
September 7, 2018
As we reported in August, the Chinese government has abolished the work permit requirement for residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (HMT residents). Effective 1 September 2018, HMT residents can voluntarily apply for a new mainland residence card.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: New Rules for Interim Visas
September 7, 2018
Effective immediately, interim visas in New Zealand are valid for 21 days after a temporary entry visa application is declined or withdrawn.
Read MoreCOSTA RICA: Immigration Bureau Closed
September 6, 2018
On Tuesday 4 September 2018 the main offices of the General Directorate of Migration (DGME) in San Jose, Costa Rica, were closed after a raid by the Judicial Investigation Directorate (O.I.J.).
Read MoreReports of the Death of NAFTA Greatly Exaggerated
September 6, 2018
Is NAFTA dead? Examining recent developments in the NAFTA negotiations, the new bilateral deal between the U.S. and Mexico, the prospects for a deal including Canada, whether President Trump can really kill NAFTA, and what it means for corporate mobility and immigration in North America.
Read MoreIRAQ: Further Changes to Entry and Exit Rules
September 6, 2018
On 4 September 2018, Iraq’s Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced several important changes to the immigration rules.
Read MoreBRAZIL: New Immigration Rules for Residence Renewal Published [UPDATED]
September 5, 2018
On 25 July 2018, the Brazil National Immigration Council published Normative Resolution 30/2018 regulating procedures for the renewal of residence authorisation for foreign professionals, effective immediately.
Read MoreISRAEL: Strike and Holiday Closures at Israeli Consulates Worldwide
September 4, 2018
Support staff in the consular sections of all Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide have gone on strike, resulting in a suspension of operations. The duration of the strike has not been announced.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 4th September 2018
September 4, 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 USA, Israel, Switzerland and Germany.
Read MoreGERMANY: Closer Scrutiny of Academic Qualifications for Blue Card Applications
September 4, 2018
The German immigration authorities (Ausländerbehörde) will require official evaluation of university diplomas submitted in support of EU Blue Card applications, according to the Frankfurt authorities, who are already implementing this new rule.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions
September 3, 2018
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is extending and expanding the previously announced temporary suspension of premium processing for cap-subject H-1B petitions.
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