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RUSSIA: Deadline for Employers to Confirm Measles Vaccination of All Foreign Employees
November 5, 2020
Employers engaging foreign labor in Russia have until 31 December 2020 to confirm the vaccination against measles of all the foreign nationals they currently employ.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
October 23, 2020
On 22 October 2020, the UK government has published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, introducing the expected “Points-Based” Immigration System.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Tasked with Expansion of Premium Processing [UPDATED 19 Oct 2020]
October 19, 2020
On 30 September 2020, the US Senate passed and the president signed H.R. 8337 to keep the US government operational until 11 December 2020, maintaining vital immigration programs such as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, E-Verify, Conrad 30 Waiver Program for J-1 medical doctors and non-minister religious workers programs.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge
October 14, 2020
The increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) from £400 to £624, will take effect on 27 October 2020. UK immigration applications submitted before 27 October will therefore be significantly cheaper.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Federal Budget Analysis
October 14, 2020
The release of the 2020-21 Budget has revealed a number of planned changes to the Department of Home Affairs and the migration program, with significant changes to the General Skilled, Family, and Global Talent categories.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Confirmation of New Labor Market Testing Requirements
October 8, 2020
The Australian government has released new legislation on the Labor Market Testing (LMT) requirements for employer-sponsored visas.
Read MoreAre You Sponsor Licence Ready? | Employing Migrant Workers in the UK from 1 January 2021
October 1, 2020
2020 has been a year of change, challenge and uncharted territory for organisations everywhere. As the UK moves forward with its departure from the EU, employers must now prepare for further change – the introduction of new rules for EU nationals and a visa system to accommodate them.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Significant Forward Progress for Several Categories in October 2020 Visa Bulletin
October 1, 2020
On 24 September 2020, the US Department of State (DOS) released the October 2020 Visa Bulletin, the first of the new government fiscal year (FY 2021). It showed significant advancement in most categories, but especially for applicants under the EB-3 category who were born in India.
Read MoreChina Reopens Borders Webinar Q&A | Return to China with Our Guided-Entry Visa Solution
September 29, 2020
Following our recent webinar, China Reopens Borders: Return to China with Our Guided-Entry Visa Solution, Newland Chase experts answer the most pressing questions on China immigration.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Increase of Immigration Health Surcharge Postponed (Updated 1 Oct)
September 24, 2020
The planned increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) from £400 to £624 has been postponed until at least 15 October 2020.
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