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SAUDI ARABIA – To Join Apostille Convention
November 11, 2022
Saudi Arabia is joining the Apostille Convention, greatly simplifying the process of legalizing necessary documents used in international migration and mobility.
Read MoreCIBT – Marc Kaplan Named CEO of CIBT
November 11, 2022
CIBT Inc. has named Marc Kaplan as its new Chief Executive Office. Kaplan is a growth-oriented leader with a successful 25-year career in the Professional and Business Services sector.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – BNO Visa Update
November 10, 2022
Children of British national (overseas) status holders will soon be able to independently apply for their own BNO visas.
Read MoreINDONESIA – ASTAKA Required for Short Term Work Permit
November 10, 2022
The MOM in Indonesia is requiring employers to maintain ASTAKA insurance for foreign national employees on short-term work assignments of six months of less.
Read MoreVIETNAM – HCMC Job Approval Requirements Changing
November 4, 2022
With Vietnam still processing a backlog of requests due to Covid, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) labor authorities have specifically requested additional supporting evidence for any Job Position Approvals submitted to them.
Read MoreCIBT – Honored at FEM EMEA Awards
November 3, 2022
CIBT is thrilled to be twice honored by the Forum for Expatriate Management EMEA EMMA Awards, with Ray Rackham receiving the Global Mobility Professional of the Year award, and Newland Chase receiving the Best Partnership between a Corporate Organization and a Service Provider award.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Vaccination Requirements for Issuance of Work Passes
October 28, 2022
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is requiring all foreign nationals and dependents aged 13 and above, to be fully vaccinated with World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing vaccines to get their new work passes issued.
Read MoreJAPAN: Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Concessions To Be Discontinued
October 28, 2022
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has indicated special provisions taken during the Covid outbreak to extend the validity of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) may not be extended indefinitely. The ISA provides details on current COE extensions.
Read MoreFRANCE: Visas for Vietnam Passport Holders
October 27, 2022
The French Embassy in Vietnam announced as of 17 October, all visa applications must be submitted with a passport that includes the holder’s place of birth.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Skilled Migrant Points Threshold
October 21, 2022
Immigration New Zealand announced it will resume processing of Expressions of Interests (EOI) submitted for the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) for any new EOIs submitted on or prior to 9 November 2022.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Plans to Compete for Foreign Talent
October 20, 2022
Hong Kong's chief executive recently announced comprehensive plans to attract business, investment, and global talent.
Read MoreAUSTRIA: Immigration Updates
October 20, 2022
There have been a number of updates implemented into the Austrian immigration regulations in October 2022, Newland Chase provides a summary in this article.
Read MorePERU: Significant Processing Delays
October 17, 2022
As a result of COVID-19, Peru remains to be in a State of National Emergency and this has greatly impacted the average processing times of residence visa applications.
Read MoreCZECH REPUBLIC: Entry Ban for Russian Nationals
October 14, 2022
Authorities in the Czech Republic have announced that Russian nationals holding a valid Schengen visa and traveling for the purpose of tourism, sport or culture will be refused entry to the Czech Republic from 25 October 2022.
Read MoreSWEDEN: New Passport Requirement
October 13, 2022
The Swedish Migration Agency has announced all first-time applicants for a residence permit, including permits for work, studying or as a dependant of a Swedish resident, will be required to attend the relevant Swedish Consulate or Embassy to provide their original passport as part of the application process.
Read MoreCANADA: New Concession for Foreign Students
October 12, 2022
In recognition of the economic challenges faced by employers, the Canadian government has announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Issuance of Special Recommendation Discontinued
October 11, 2022
Indonesia’s Investment Authority (BKPM) has announced the removal of the special recommendation application from the relevant government agencies prior to lodging a work permit in the country and this takes effect from 8 October 2022. What has changed? Due to the pandemic, the Indonesian government has introduced additional requirements to be met for bringing in […]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: 2023 Quota Projections
October 10, 2022
The Malaysian authorities have announced when the 2023 quota projections for ESD Registered Employers and for MDEC registered employees will be open.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: Temporary Suspension of Colombian Visa Application System
October 7, 2022
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombia has announced that effective September 30 to October 21, there will be a temporary suspension of the Colombian Visa Application System.
Read MoreGERMANY: Six-Month Residence Requirement Temporarily Lifted in Tbilisi, Georgia
October 6, 2022
The German Consulate in Tbilisi, Georgia announced that they have temporarily lifted the requirement for qualified Russian nationals to provide evidence of 6 months residence in Georgia. The exemption is only applicable to applications for a long-term (D) visa in certain categories.
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