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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.
Read MoreIRELAND: 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.
Read MoreVIETNAM: 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
Read MoreNEW 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 13 January 2020
January 13, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreCHINA: Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai
January 13, 2020
Certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to work in Shanghai can now apply for their work and residence permits simultaneously under a new "single window" procedure.
Read MoreTURKEY: Short-term Tourist Residence Permits Limited to One Year
January 10, 2020
Effective 1 January 2020, short-term tourist residence permits are limited to one year of validity, and cannot be renewed beyond this.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Salary Notifications for Highly-Qualified Specialists to be Submitted by End of January 2020
January 10, 2020
Employers of highly qualified specialists (HQS) have until 31 January 2020 to notify the migration authorities of salaries paid to these foreign national employees in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Stricter Language Requirements Now in Force
January 9, 2020
Effective 1 January 2020, existing language requirements in Switzerland must be evidenced using recognized language diplomas/certificates, from accredited institutions.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7 January 2020
January 7, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
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