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AUSTRIA: 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.
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.
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