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SWEDEN: New Passport Requirement
October 13, 2022
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced all first-time applicants for a residence permit, including permits for work, studying or as a dependant of a Swedish resident, will be required to attend the relevant Swedish Consulate or Embassy to provide their original passport as part of the application process.
Read MoreCANADA: New Concession for Foreign Students
October 12, 2022
In recognition of the economic challenges faced by employers, the Canadian government has announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Issuance of Special Recommendation Discontinued
October 11, 2022
Indonesia’s Investment Authority (BKPM) has announced the removal of the special recommendation application from the relevant government agencies prior to lodging a work permit in the country and this takes effect from 8 October 2022. What has changed? Due to the pandemic, the Indonesian government has introduced additional requirements to be met for bringing in […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: 2023 Quota Projections
October 10, 2022
The Malaysian authorities have announced when the 2023 quota projections for ESD Registered Employers and for MDEC registered employees will be open.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: Temporary Suspension of Colombian Visa Application System
October 7, 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombia has announced that effective September 30 to October 21, there will be a temporary suspension of the Colombian Visa Application System.
Read MoreGERMANY: Six-Month Residence Requirement Temporarily Lifted in Tbilisi, Georgia
October 6, 2022
The German Consulate in Tbilisi, Georgia announced that they have temporarily lifted the requirement for qualified Russian nationals to provide evidence of 6 months residence in Georgia. The exemption is only applicable to applications for a long-term (D) visa in certain categories.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Permission To Work – Social Visit Pass (PTW-SVP)
October 6, 2022
The Malaysian authorities have announced from 3 October 2022, travelers could be granted permission to work in Malaysia whilst holding a Social Visit Pass. The permission is the completion of short-term critical work in Malaysia.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Modification to Issuance of C Permits
October 4, 2022
Further to a recent judgment from the Swiss Federal Court, the Swiss authorities have modified their practice regarding issuance of permanent residence permits (C permits).
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
October 4, 2022
Effective Sept. 26, 2022, USCIS is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) from 12 months to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Immigration Updates
September 30, 2022
Newland Chase brings you a summary of the recent changes in New Zealand.
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