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RUSSIA: Recent Immigration Changes

June 4, 2019

Effective 1 July 2019, Essential Skills and Religious Worker work visa holders will need to earn at least NZD 43,332.76 to support dependent children for a visitor or student visa (previously NZD 42,944.20).

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TAIWAN: Dependent Status Can Now Be Granted to Same-Sex Spouses

June 4, 2019

Qualifying same-sex spouses are now eligible to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 June 2019

June 3, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week we look at the UK and New Zealand.

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NEW ZEALAND: Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds for Dependent Sponsorship

May 31, 2019

There are changes to the minimum income thresholds for dependent sponsorship in New Zealand, effective 1 July 2019.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Broadening Shortage Occupation List

May 30, 2019

The UK Migration Advisory Committee (the independent immigration advisory body) has published its review of the Shortage Occupation List.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 28 May 2019

May 28, 2019

The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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AUSTRALIA: Latest Immigration Updates

May 24, 2019

It's predicted the Australian Liberal-National coalition will secure a majority government with 77+ seats - what does it mean for the immigration program?

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UNITED KINGDOM: Nationals of Seven More Countries Can Now Use ePassport Gates

May 23, 2019

Visitors to the UK from seven new countries are now able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK and at juxtaposed controls.

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MEXICO: Longer Processing Times for Immigration Applications

May 23, 2019

Processing times for temporary residence applications in Mexico are currently longer than usual.

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SOUTH AFRICA: Department of Home Affairs Restricts Short-Term Work to 180 Days Per Calendar Year

May 20, 2019

Short-term work on a Visitor’s Visa 11(2) in South Africa is to be restricted to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.

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