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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 August 2019

August 27, 2019

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

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UNITED KINGDOM: Stricter Document Retention Rules for Sponsors

August 22, 2019

Effective immediately, the Home Office has updated its guidance on document retention for sponsors under the Points Based System.

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INDONESIA: Amendments to Regulations for Work Permit Exemption for Foreign National Shareholders in Indonesian Companies

August 21, 2019

Foreign national shareholders in Indonesian companies who also work as Directors or Commissioners for the same company qualify for an exemption.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Post-Brexit Immigration System – Update

August 20, 2019

At a recent event held by senior immigration policy officials, the Home Office affirmed its ongoing commitment toward an updated immigration system, to be introduced in January 2021.

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PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]

August 20, 2019

PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]

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CZECHIA: Upcoming Immigration Changes [UPDATED]

August 19, 2019

The new immigration legislation in the Czech Republic became effective on 31 July 2019.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 19 August 2019

August 19, 2019

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

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ISRAEL: More Flexibility in the STEP Visa Process and Summer Processing Slowdown

August 16, 2019

The Israeli Work Permit Unit (‘WPU’) now allows for the STEP 90-Day Work Visa to be split into more than a single period, as was previously the case.

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THAILAND: More Stringent Rules for Landlords

August 15, 2019

A Landlord Notification Receipt must be completed by the landlord of a property and submitted to the immigration authorities to report a foreign national staying at their premises.

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HONG KONG: Update on Protests

August 14, 2019

In recent weeks, Hong Kong has been experiencing protests centred around the legislature’s debate of an extradition bill.

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