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“How-to Guide” for an American British Princess Immigrating to the UK
May 24, 2018
How will Meghan Markle immigrate to the United Kingdom now that she has married Prince Harry in a Royal Wedding and become a princess? A leading global immigration firm takes a light-hearted look.
Read MoreGREECE: New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Implemented
May 23, 2018
The Greek government has published a law implementing the European Union (EU) Directive 2014/66 “on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer”.Further clarification on the application of the law is expected in the coming weeks.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Federal Council Confirms Initial List of Occupations Requiring Labour Market Test
May 23, 2018
On 23rd May 2018, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed the initial list of occupations for which, from 1 July 2018, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals will have to test the Swiss labour market by advertising.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Ten-Year Residence Visa Announced
May 23, 2018
The government of the United Arab Emirates announced on 20 May 2018 that investors and professionals, such as doctors, engineers and researchers and their families will be granted ten-year residence visas. Currently, residence visas are valid for up to three years.
Read MoreKENYA: All Work Permits Must Be Verified
May 22, 2018
Every foreign national in Kenya who is the holder of a work permit is required to visit the Immigration Department to have their documents verified between 21 May 2018 and 21 July 2018.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Application Service Announced for Work and Study Visas
May 22, 2018
On 17th May 2018, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced that it had awarded a contract to French outsourcing specialist Sopra Steria, to deliver a new service for applications for work and study visas, settlement and citizenship from within the UK, from October 2018.
Read MoreGoing Global: Expand Your Business to The Netherlands
May 17, 2018
A look at the business climate and corporate immigration system of The Netherlands and evaluation of the opportunities for companies expanding internationally. The second in Newland Chase's "Going Global" series.
Read MoreTURKEY: Update on Residence Permit Process
May 17, 2018
The Migration Directorate in Turkey has recently introduced changes to its rules for short-term (touristic) residence permits, with the stated aim of limiting the number of foreign nationals illegally engaging in work while holding these permits.
Read MoreITALY: Family Residence Permit Applicants Can Start Work Upon Application Submission
May 16, 2018
On 7th May 2015, with immediate effect, the Italian Ministry of Labour clarified that applicants for residence permits for family reasons, which allow employment or self-employment without the need for a subordinate work permit, can start work as soon as they have submitted the application.
Read MoreQATAR: Foreign National Engineers Must Register
May 16, 2018
The Qatari authorities have announced a new regulation that requires foreign nationals applying to renew their residence permits or amend their employment contracts for engineering positions to first register with the Engineering Committee of the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME).
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