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MALAYSIA: Foreign National Workers Reminded to Transfer Passes to New Passports

January 22, 2020

In Malaysia, Foreign Knowledge Workers or dependents holding a valid employment pass or dependent pass and obtaining a new passport should urgently complete Transfer of Endorsement to the new passport.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 21 January 2020

January 21, 2020

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

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2019 IN REVIEW: Top Global Business Immigration News Stories

January 20, 2020

Newland Chase's review of top global immigration news of 2019 and impact on international business. Including US, China, EU, UK, Canada, UAE, & Singapore.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Permanent Residency “Golden Card” Introduced

January 17, 2020

The UAE is issuing new permanent residency to qualifying investors, exceptional talents in science & knowledge and creative individuals in culture & art.

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FRANCE: Residence Permit Fees Reduced and Simplified

January 16, 2020

New and generally lower residence permit fees have been introduced in France, and the number of different residence permit tariffs has been reduced.

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SOUTH KOREA: Immigration Processing Delays

January 16, 2020

Due to a systems error in December 2019, the processing of immigration applications in South Korea is currently delayed by one to three weeks.

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SINGAPORE: Increased Penalties for Discriminatory Employers

January 15, 2020

In January 2020, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has strengthened its Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) for greater deterrence against workplace discrimination.

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IRELAND: Spike in Employment Permit Applications Causes Processing Delays

January 14, 2020

A surge in applications for employment permits at the end of 2019, ahead of a 1 January 2020 increase in salary thresholds and increased advertising requirements, has led to processing delays in Ireland.

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VIETNAM: New Restrictions on Chinese Nationals Holding Passport with “Nine-Dash Line” Map

January 14, 2020

VIETNAM: New Restrictions on Chinese Nationals Holding Passport with Nine-Dash Line Map

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NEW ZEALAND: Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds

January 13, 2020

Effective 24 February 2020, the minimum income thresholds for essential skills work visas and skilled migrant residence visas are set to increase in New Zealand.

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