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UNITED STATES: New Public Charge Regulations Expand Inadmissibility Criteria

February 5, 2020

DHS rule on public assistance that may make foreign nationals ineligible for permanent residence and other immigration benefits took effect January 30. 

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2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 1 of 4)

February 4, 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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UNITED STATES: Travel Restrictions and Updated Process for Evaluating Foreign Country Compliance

February 3, 2020

The US president has signed a proclamation imposing new, tailored visa restrictions on six more countries that have failed to meet a series of security criteria.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 February 2020

February 3, 2020

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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BREXIT: UK Leaves EU and Enters Transition Period

January 31, 2020

Brexit: What Happens Next? Under the Withdrawal Agreement, free movement rights will continue until the end of the transition period (31 December 2020 unless extended).

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PHILIPPINES: Manila PEZA Office Now Requires Personal Appearance for Certain Visa Applications

January 30, 2020

Initial applications for Special 47(a)(2) Non-Immigrant Visas for principal applicants by PEZA-registered enterprises under the functional supervision of Zone Office National Capital Region (NCR) require a personal appearance by the applicant.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Limiting Points-Based System to Skilled Workers Without Job Offer

January 29, 2020

The Migration Advisory Committee has published its report responding to the government’s request to consider how a points-based system (PBS) could be introduced in the UK.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 January 2020

January 27, 2020

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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RUSSIA: Changes to Residence Notification Rules

January 24, 2020

The government in Russia has introduced new requirements for the notification of residence, which is submitted annually by holders of temporary residence permits (TRPs) and permanent residence permits (PRPs).

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ROMANIA: New Salary Requirement for Blue Card

January 22, 2020

The minimum required salary for highly-skilled workers applying for an EU Blue Card in Romania has increased to RON 10,858 from RON 10,326.

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