Immigration Insights

March 3, 2023

In light of the recent Right to Work in the United Kingdom updates, there have been clarifications for employers to be aware of when engaging the use of identity service providers (IDSPs).

March 1, 2023

The implementation of ETIAS, the visa-free entry system for the Schengen zone has been delayed again until at least 2024.

February 24, 2023

As part of a new package of reforms. Prime Minister Antonio Costa announced his intention to end his Portugal’s golden visa program and ban new Airbnb rentals in urban centers.

February 24, 2023

China has been in the process of reopening to foreign visitors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. China lifted its quarantine-upon-arrival requirement and has begun issuing certain types of visas to foreign visitors.

February 24, 2023

Newland Chase recently hosted a Q&A session on business travel to China post-COVID. A recording of the session is now available.

February 17, 2023

The government of Ireland has closed its “Golden Visa” scheme effective immediately. Officially known as the Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), the program allowed non-EEA nationals to gain permission to immigrate to Ireland in return for an investment of at least one million Euros.

February 17, 2023

Travelers arriving in Singapore from 13 February 2023, regardless of vaccination status or traveler profile will no longer be subject to any Covid-19 measures.

February 17, 2023

The South Korean government is once again issuing short-term visitor visas to travelers from China. South Korea resumed issuing these visas on 11 February 2023.

February 15, 2023

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 17:00 p.m. to 18 p.m. (CET), we will present a webinar in Spanish on International Taxation and Immigration organized by B Law & Tax and Newland Chase (CIBT).

February 15, 2023

Join us on 23 February at 10:00 am (EST) for a live Q&A session for your chance to submit your China travel questions to CIBT's panel of live experts and receive guidance during this 30-minute live Q&A session.

February 10, 2023

NewlandChase recently participated in a webinar with immigration law firm GreenbergTraurig on preparing for the FY 2024 H-1B cap selection process.

February 10, 2023

In response to extensive processing delays, Portugal has extended residence permits due to expire in 2023, to the end of the year.

February 10, 2023

From 1 February 2023, MDEC registered companies will be required to submit the approval from the Labor Department for the submission of the Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projections.

February 10, 2023

Tech Nation, the endorsing body in charge of assessing Global Talent applications in the digital technology category on behalf of the Home Office of the United Kingdom, announced it will cease operations on 31 March 2023.

February 3, 2023

Italy has announced the number of work permits available per year in Italy for some types of employment scenarios for 2023.

February 3, 2023

With concerns over COVID-19 waning, Home Office enforcement actions against UK employers are on the rise, so compliance with employment directives is more important than ever.

February 1, 2023

The USCIS has released a proposed rule that would raise the filing fees required for many applications, specially employment-based applications. The revised fee schedule is only a proposal and will not be in effect until goes through the federal review process, which usually last several months.

January 30, 2023

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the official dates for fiscal year 2024 H-1B Cap.

January 30, 2023

Effective immediately, Chinese consular posts in Japan have resumed issuing Chinese ordinary visas to Japanese citizens.

January 27, 2023

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced its proposal to expand the premium processing service available for some immigrant and non-immigrant benefits in 2023.