December 6, 2021

Our weekly COVID-19 Immigration Guide focuses on enhanced immigration-related information and processes. Our guide provides clients with information on both immigration-related restrictions and concessions being announced due to COVID-19, and it helps our clients understand the overall impact the pandemic has on the immigration processes and permit holders in specific countries.

December 2, 2021

Brexit, COVID-19 and stricter travel regulations have placed global mobility professionals under pressure to evolve their roles, from a focus on relocation management to strategic partners in compliance governance, cost and risk management, resourcing and talent pool management. On 31 March, 10am – 11am, join Newland Chase’s Katya Kolmogorova, at the session Facilitating Change Management in Global Mobility Through Technology, for an exploration of how multi-vendor cooperation, long-term strategic planning and dedicated execution teams are now key to change management.

December 1, 2021

On 24 November 2021, the Federal Council of Switzerland announced that quotas will remain the same for new work permit applications submitted during the 2022 calendar year for non-European Union/European Free Trade Agreement (non-EU/EFTA) nationals (with a stay greater than four consecutive months/120 days per year) and service providers/seconded workers based in the EU/EFTA (also with a stay greater than four consecutive months/120 days per year).

December 1, 2021

While the world awaits further information on the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, many countries have introduced new travel restrictions against individuals from, or with recent travel to, several Southern African countries.

November 30, 2021

From 15 December 2021, eligible visa holders who have been fully vaccinated with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recognized vaccine will be free to travel to and from Australia without the need to first apply for a Travel Exemption.