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NEW ZEALAND: Building and Construction Visa Proposed
August 2, 2018
The New Zealand Minister of Immigration has proposed changes to immigration policy to make it easier for the building and construction industry to employ migrants to overcome a shortage of about 30,000 workers. The proposed changes are expected to be in place by early 2019.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: New Policy Threatens Deportation If Visa Extension is Denied
August 2, 2018
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy expanding the issuance of Notices to Appear (NTA) and the beginning of formal deportation of those denied visa extensions, changes of status, or whose visa expires during application, including those on H-1B visas and F-1 visas.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 30th July 2018
July 30, 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 United Kingdom, Kazakhstan and Ireland.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival
July 27, 2018
What are visa-free and visa-on-arrival? Can you use them for international business trips? A discussion of differences, processes, pros, and cons for business travelers from one of the leading international business travel and corporate immigration providers.
Read MoreAustralian Immigration | Rise of the 485 Visa
July 27, 2018
ABC reported on 26 July 2018* that a record number of Students are remaining in Australia on Graduate 485 visas (with work rights) once they have completed their studies. This is not surprising to the writer. Why? Because these visas are an easy option when everything else has become so much harder.
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Deadline for Quota Applications is 1 August 2018
July 27, 2018
The deadline for submitting quota applications for employing foreign nationals in Kazakhstan in 2019 is 1 August 2018.
Read MoreIRELAND: Update – Major Delays Continue for Irish Residence Permit Appointments in Dublin
July 26, 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.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Updated Guidance for Tier 2 and Tier 5 Sponsors
July 26, 2018
Effective 18 July 2018, the United Kingdom Home Office has updated its guidance for sponsors of Tier 2 and Tier 5 of the points-based system.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 23rd July 2018
July 23, 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 Spain, Vietnam and Slovakia. Plus there are updates from Slovenia, Russia and Ireland.
Read MoreVIETNAM: Some Provinces Now Require Residence Card Cancellation Before Departure
July 20, 2018
The immigration authorities in some provinces in Vietnam are requiring foreign nationals who are terminating their assignments and leaving the country to surrender and cancel their Temporary Residence Card (TRC) prior to their departure.
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