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Immigration Insights
UNITED STATES: New Entry Ban on Nonimmigrant Foreign Workers
June 23, 2020
Effective 24 June 2020, the suspension of entry for first-time immigrant visa applicants is extended until 31 December 2020 and extended to include foreign workers seeking to enter the US pursuant to certain nonimmigrant visa categories, who do not already hold valid visa stamps in their passports.
Read MoreTHAILAND: Relaxation of Rules for Landlords
June 22, 2020
Effective 30 June 2020, heads of household, property owners, landlords and hotel managers accommodating foreign nationals on a temporary basis are no longer required to submit a TM.30 form (‘Landlord Notification Receipt’) every time a foreign national stays at their premises, as currently.
Read MoreEuropean Commission Guidance on Reopening the Schengen Area
June 12, 2020
The EU has taken a number of decisions paving the way for freedom of movement within the Schengen Area to be restored by the end of June at the latest.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: New Online Application System Launches 15 June [Updated 12 June 2020]
June 12, 2020
Effective 15 June 2020, new Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applications must be submitted via a new online service called myMOM, instead of the existing EP Online (EPOL) portal. The new service was initially targeted for launch on 11 June, but was delayed.
Read MoreRUSSIA: New Address Registration Rules from September 2020
June 10, 2020
The Russian president has signed a new law, effective 7 September, which introduces changes to the procedure of address registration of foreign nationals.
Read MoreMexico: COVID-19 Migratory Impacts on Global Mobility FAQ
June 2, 2020
Newland Chase Mexico immigration experts answer frequently asked questions about restrictions on visas and travel to and from Mexico. Available to view in English and Spanish.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 1 June 2020
June 1, 2020
The latest immigration news and insights from around the globe in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreCanada: COVID-19 Travel and Immigration FAQ
May 20, 2020
Newland Chase Canada immigration experts answer frequently asked questions about restrictions on visas and travel to and from Canada.
Read MoreEuropean Commission Roadmap to Return to Freedom of Movement in the EU
May 18, 2020
On 13 May 2020 the European Commission published its guidelines and recommendations on how to safely resume travel and reboot Europe’s tourism in 2020 and beyond.
Read MoreINDIA: COVID-19 Visa Restrictions FAQ
May 12, 2020
Newland Chase India immigration experts answer frequently asked questions about restrictions on visas and travel to and from India.
Read MoreSwitzerland: COVID-19 Employer FAQ
May 11, 2020
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and mobility for employers of migrant workers in Switzerland.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Employer FAQ
May 4, 2020
Frequently asked questions relevant to employers sponsoring foreign employees on a Singapore work pass, including the common categories of Employment Pass ‘EP’ / S Pass / Dependant Pass.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 April 2020
April 27, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUK: COVID-19 Employer FAQ
April 23, 2020
As many businesses across the United Kingdom have been forced to close their doors or limit their services as a result of measures to combat COVID-19, Newland Chase is aware that employers currently employing migrant workers will require clarification on how this impacts their visa holding workforce. We have outlined some frequently asked questions and current immigration policy relevant to UK employers that should prove informative.
Read MoreCHINA: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Employer Sponsor FAQ
April 23, 2020
China has taken several measures to limit the spread of COVID-19; since late March 2020 these have focussed on limiting the re-introduction of the virus to the People’s Republic of China via incoming travellers. The NIA (National Immigration Administration) has imposed a series of measures to limit the entry of foreigners from abroad.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Employer Sponsor FAQ [Updated 6 April 2020]
April 6, 2020
As many businesses across Australia have been forced to close their doors or limit their services due to COVID-19, we are aware that many employer sponsors will be wondering what this means for their visa holding workforce.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 6 April 2020
April 6, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Employer Sponsor FAQ [Updated 6 April 2020]
April 6, 2020
Newland Chase outlines some frequently asked questions and current Australian immigration policy relevant to employer sponsors with staff holding 457 or 482 visas.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B Cap Petitions May Be Submitted as of 1 April
April 2, 2020
On 1 April 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that H-1B cap-subject petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2021, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may now be submitted to USCIS if based on a valid selected registration.
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