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UNITED STATES: USCIS Reopens Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B Lottery
August 20, 2020
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently begun selecting additional, previously unselected H-1B registrations that were submitted in March 2020 for the fiscal year 2021 H-1B lottery.
Read MoreWhite Paper | Brexit and the UK’s New Immigration System
August 18, 2020
1 January 2021 marks the end of EU freedom of movement rights in the UK. In this white paper, Newland Chase experts explore what to expect, how the significant changes will transform how foreign nationals migrate to the UK, and the effects on businesses' operational requirements and recruitment policies.
Read MoreCHINA: Certain Nationals Holding Valid Residence Permits May be Able to Obtain a Visa Without a Letter of Invitation
August 11, 2020
The Chinese authorities have confirmed that holders of valid residence permits, including for work or family reunion, who are nationals of certain countries, are now able to apply for a visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate in these countries without a letter of invitation (LOI or “PU Letter”).
Read MorePosted Workers: Navigating the New Obligations for Employers
August 6, 2020
Intra-EU travel is getting complicated. In this short article, we will set out what the Posted Worker Directives are all about; what changed on July 30, 2020; give some illustrative examples, and set out what you need to know, and do, now.
Read MoreChina Opens Borders: Challenges and Solutions for Returning Travelers to China
August 4, 2020
Learn the China Essential Traveler criteria and application process to return mission-critical business travelers to China as borders slowly reopen.
Read MoreREMINDER | Posted Workers: Notification May Be Required on 30 July
July 27, 2020
Employers are encouraged to check if they have any posted workers on postings between 12-18 months on 30 July, and to check on the motivated notification requirements for those countries related to an extended application of core working conditions under the new Posted Worker Directive.
Read MoreWebinar Q&A | Posted Worker Rules: Navigating the New Obligations for Employers
July 23, 2020
Posted Worker regulations have become a hot topic of discussion in the European mobility industry. Yet another new Directive comes into effect from 30 July 2020, which will see further revisions to posted worker employment conditions (“equal pay for equal work”), and reductions in the assignment duration, during which only limited host country conditions need to be applied. This FAQ addresses many concerns your business may have.
Read MoreDENMARK: Expansion of Positive List
July 15, 2020
Effective 1 July 2020, the Danish immigration authorities have expanded the ‘positive list’ of shortage occupations to include a ‘Positive List for Skilled Work’ and the previous positive list has been renamed the ‘Positive List for the Highly Educated’.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Further Details of the Future Immigration System
July 13, 2020
The UK government has released further details of its proposed new points-based system for employment immigration routes, due to take effect from 1 January 2021, under which free movement will end and EU nationals will be covered by the same rules as non-EU nationals.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: No More ANZSCO for Essential Skills Work Visa Skill Level Assessment
July 10, 2020
Effective 27 July 2020, the Australia and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) will no longer be used to assess the skill level of jobs for essential skills work visas.
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