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FRANCE: Government Proposes Updated Shortage Occupation List and New Immigration Targets

November 8, 2019

The government of France has proposed changes to the immigration rules, including a more accurate analysis of skills shortages, leading to sectoral immigration targets and shortage occupations lists, debated and defined annually.

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ISRAEL: Hi-Tech Visa No Longer Available to Visa Nationals

November 7, 2019

Effective immediately, non-visa waiver nationals are no longer eligible for the fast-track Hi-Tech (HIT) one-year B-1 work permit and visa process. This affects both new and renewal applications.

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NEW ZEALAND: New Version of ANZSCO Applies Transitionally to Current Migrant Employees

November 7, 2019

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a targeted review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) job classification system, which has moved some lower-skilled occupations over to the medium skilled occupation group.

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SWITZERLAND: New Credit Card Format for Residence Permits

November 7, 2019

Effective immediately, residence permits issued to European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Area (EFTA) citizens (L, B and C permits) will have a new credit card-like format, including a biometric photograph and signature (no fingerprints), replacing the old paper permits.

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QATAR: Residence Permit Renewals Now Require Attested Electronic Work Permit

November 5, 2019

Effective 3 November 2019, the immigration authorities will only accept residence permit renewal applications if supported by an attested electronic work contract.

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ISRAEL: Strike at Israeli Consulates Worldwide Ends

November 4, 2019

The strike last week at Israeli consulates worldwide ended on Sunday, 3 November. Visa processing has resumed, but applicants should expect slight delays.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 4 November 2019

November 4, 2019

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

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BREXIT: EU Agrees Another Article 50 Extension [UPDATED]

October 31, 2019

On 28 October, the EU agreed a new ‘flextension’ of Brexit until 31 January 2020 - with option for UK leaving earlier if Withdrawal Agreement is ratified.

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RUSSIA: New Address Registration Regulations and Forms

October 30, 2019

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) approved new regulations and a new form for address registration, in effect as of 28 October 2019.

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ISRAEL: Strike at Israeli Consulates Worldwide

October 30, 2019

Employees in all Israeli consular missions worldwide are on strike. No consular services are being provided and immigration processes are now delayed.

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