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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Major Changes in Immigration Rules Announced
June 14, 2018
On 13 June 2018, the government announced significant changes to the immigration and foreign labour systems of the UAE. The changes will affect current and future foreign national employees and their employers.
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION: European Court of Justice Rules that EU Countries Must Recognise Residence Rights of Same-Sex Spouses
June 13, 2018
On 5 June 2018, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that all European Union Member States must recognise the residence rights of non-EU national same-sex spouses of EU citizens who were married in another Member State.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Start-Up Visa Announced
June 13, 2018
The UK Home Office announced the creation of a new Start-Up Visa during London's Tech Week. The new visa, scheduled for launch in Spring 2019, will be available for tech entrepreneurs seeking to work in the UK.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Croatian Worker Restrictions Lifted from 1 July 2018
June 12, 2018
The government of the Netherlands decided on 8 June 2018 to lift the current work authorisation requirements for Croatian workers from 1 July 2018. From that date, Croatian nationals will have the same access to the Dutch labour market as nationals of other EU Member States.
Read MoreRUSSIA: New Law on Counter-Sanctions Does Not Directly Restrict Immigration
June 11, 2018
From 4 June 2018, Federal Law No. 127-FZ “On Measures of Affect (Counteraction) in Connection with Unfriendly Actions of the United States of America and other Foreign States” authorises Russia to impose responsive restriction measures on the US and other foreign states at the President’s decision.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 11th June 2018
June 11, 2018
Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week we look at news from the EU, Australia and Mexico, as well as Russia, Panama and Switzerland.
Read MoreTHAILAND: Recent Amendments to Foreign Employee Rules
June 11, 2018
Effective 28 March 2018, the Thai Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Foreign nationals (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018) introduced some important changes to the immigration and employment rules for foreign nationals.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: A Work Permit by Any Other Name
June 8, 2018
What is a work permit? A discussion of global corporate immigration requirements for companies and employees, and the process, requirements, and tips for obtaining work permits in countries around the world from one of the leading international business travel and corporate immigration providers.
Read MoreMEXICO: Increased Immigration Verification Visits
June 8, 2018
The National Institute of Migration (INM) has recently increased the number of immigration verification visits.The purpose of the INM verification visit is to corroborate the existence and normal operation of the company and to prove the legal status of foreign employees.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Proposed Changes to Skilled Migration Lists
June 7, 2018
The Australian Department of Jobs and Small Business is currently undergoing a public submissions process to review proposed changes to the Short and Medium Long Term Strategic Skills Occupation Lists and the Regional Occupations List.
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