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INDONESIA: 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.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Permission To Work – Social Visit Pass (PTW-SVP)
October 6, 2022
The Malaysian authorities have announced from 3 October 2022, travelers could be granted permission to work in Malaysia whilst holding a Social Visit Pass. The permission is the completion of short-term critical work in Malaysia.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Modification to Issuance of C Permits
October 4, 2022
Further to a recent judgment from the Swiss Federal Court, the Swiss authorities have modified their practice regarding issuance of permanent residence permits (C permits).
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
October 4, 2022
Effective Sept. 26, 2022, USCIS is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) from 12 months to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Immigration Updates
September 30, 2022
Newland Chase brings you a summary of the recent changes in New Zealand.
Read MoreJAPAN: Easing of Border Restrictions
September 29, 2022
The Japanese government has announced the easing of the country's border restrictions from 11 October 2022.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Right to Work Checks – Reminder of 1 October Changes
September 28, 2022
In line with the Covid-19 Right to Work concessions, which afforded employers the ability to conduct remote checks during the pandemic and ends on 30 September, UK employers face changes to the Right to Work check process.
Read MoreTAIWAN: Full Resumption of Visa-Exempt Entry
September 23, 2022
In line with Taiwan’s plan to lift the remaining entry restrictions, the country will restore the visa exemption arrangement with the nationals of Chile, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines with effect from 29 September 2022.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Introduction of DE Rantau Nomad Pass
September 23, 2022
The Malaysian government has recently announced the introduction of a digital nomad visa called DE Rantau Nomad Pass. Applications will be accepted from 1 October 2022.
Read MoreUkraine-Russia and Immigration: What You Need to Know
September 22, 2022
The situation in Ukraine and throughout the region remains unpredictable and is constantly changing. Newland Chase teams throughout the world are closely tracking the crisis and organizing immigration strategies for affected clients, their employees, and their families.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: D Visa Exemption for Non-EU National Schengen Residents
September 21, 2022
The Swiss authorities have opted to simplify the entry requirements regarding a stay of more than 90 days for a certain category of persons.
Read MoreMEXICO: Expedited Admission for Foreigners
September 21, 2022
The National Immigration Institute has definitively implemented a program in all of Mexico's airports to expedite foreigners' admission to the country.
Read MorePORTUGAL: Amendments to Immigration Law Announced Through Law on Foreign Nationals
September 16, 2022
The purpose is to introduce a number of amendments to existing immigration laws in Portugal, including expanding eligibility for key employment-based visas to remote workers employed or self-employed abroad, whilst also introducing a new jobseeker visa type, where jobseekers previously were not eligible for a tailored immigration status.
Read MoreRussian Nationals: Restricted Entry to Baltic Countries
September 16, 2022
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have agreed on a common regional intention to introduce national temporary measures to restrict entry of Russian nationals who hold a Schengen C visa.
Read MoreRemote Work: Latest Countries to Implement Digital Nomad Visas
September 14, 2022
Governments across the world continue to launch digital nomad visa schemes for international remote workers.
Read MoreEU – RUSSIA: Full Suspension of EU and Danish Visa Facilitation Agreements
September 13, 2022
Short stay visa applications more challenging for Russians after full suspension of EU and Danish Visa Facilitation Agreements.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Major Reforms to Visa and Work Permit Schemes
September 12, 2022
From October 2022, two major reforms to the United Arab Emirates’ visa and work permit schemes are to go into effect.
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