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Immigration Insights
CHINA – Current Entry Conditions
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.
Read MoreCHINA – On-demand Business Travel Q&A
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.
Read MoreIRELAND – “Golden Visa” Scheme Ends
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.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Update on Border Measures
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.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA – Visas Again Issued for China Travel
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.
Read MoreWEBINAR – International Taxation and Immigration (Spanish Language)
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).
Read MoreLIVE Q&A – China Reopening
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.
Read MoreWEBINAR | Preparing for the FY 2024 H-1B Cap Selection Process
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.
Read MorePORTUGAL – Residence Permits Extended until 31 December 2023
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.
Read MoreMALAYSIA – Mandatory Approval for MDEC Registered Companies
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.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Tech Nation to ‘Cease Operations’
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.
Read MoreITALY: Quotas for 2023 Announced
February 3, 2023
Italy has announced the number of work permits available per year in Italy for some types of employment scenarios for 2023.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Enforcement Activity
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.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – USCIS Proposed Fee Increases
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.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – USCIS H-1B Cap Dates Announcement
January 30, 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the official dates for fiscal year 2024 H-1B Cap.
Read MoreCHINA – Consular Posts in Japan Resume Issuing Visas
January 30, 2023
Effective immediately, Chinese consular posts in Japan have resumed issuing Chinese ordinary visas to Japanese citizens.
Read MoreUNITED STATES – USCIS Final Phase Premium Processing
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.
Read MoreCHINA: CIBT Launches China Reopening Webpage
January 27, 2023
For travelers who are interested in going to China, CIBT has launched a new webpage. Here, would-be travelers can apply for visas, or sign up to receive information about documentation needed to travel to China, and the current state of travel restrictions.
Read MoreWEBINAR: Preparing for FY 2024 H-1B Cap Selection
January 27, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has confirmed the FY 2024 H-1B cap initial registration period will open on March 1, 2023. Beneficiaries of successful FY 2024 H-1B petitions will be eligible to start working in the U.S. on October 1, 2023.
Read MoreSLOVAKIA: Immigration Changes for 2023
January 27, 2023
The Slovak authorities have implemented Act No. 5/2004 on 1 January 2023, covering several immigration processes, including Posted Worker Notification.
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