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UNITED KINGDOM: Government Publishes Policy Statement on Future Immigration System
February 19, 2020
The UK government has released more 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 MoreSOUTH KOREA: New Process for Visa Issuance
February 18, 2020
Effective 24 February 2020, Korean consulates will begin to phase out the stamping of visas into passports.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Update to Special Non-Immigrant 47(a)(2) Visa Applications
February 18, 2020
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Foreign National Unit has begun requiring authorized agents to present a Special Power of Attorney for the processing of Special Non-Immigrant 47(a)(2) Visa applications.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Rules for Work Permit Renewals
February 18, 2020
Effective immediately, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has published a new occupation list of permitted occupations and, relatedly, introduced new rules for work permit renewals.
Read MoreNIGERIA: Government Overhauls Visa Policy
February 18, 2020
On 4 February 2020, the government of Nigeria launched the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 (NVP 2020).
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 17 February 2020
February 17, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas for Bushfire Recovery
February 17, 2020
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the conditions for holders of Subclass 417 and 462 Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visas to allow them to assist in the recovery efforts following the recent bushfires, without breaching visa conditions.
Read MoreWhite Paper | China: Status of Immigration During the Coronavirus Outbreak
February 8, 2020
As the outbreak of the coronavirus is significantly affecting individuals, businesses, travel, supply chains, and financial markets, our team in China has outlined the details on the outbreak’s impact on visas and immigration for business to and from China.
Read More2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 4 of 4)
February 7, 2020
Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.
Read More2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 3 of 4)
February 6, 2020
Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.
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