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AUSTRALIA: 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.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test for Long-Term Visa or Residence
April 1, 2020
16 more countries have been added to the list of countries whose nationals are required to submit a tuberculosis test certificate in support of long-term visa and Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) applications in South Korea.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 23 March 2020
March 23, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 16 March 2020
March 16, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Entry Ban Extended to Schengen States, UK and Ireland
March 12, 2020
US President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of entry for travelers of any nationality who have been in the Schengen area in the previous 14 days.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge to Increase from October 2020
March 11, 2020
The UK government has announced that, effective October 2020, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will increase from £400 to £624 per year.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 9 March 2020
March 9, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreMEXICO: Reminder of Annual Corporate File Update Requirement
March 6, 2020
Every year in March and April, upon completing the annual tax declaration, companies legally established in Mexico and registered with the National Immigration Institute (INM) as employers of foreign workers are required to update their file of corporate documentation (Constancia de Inscripción de Empleador).
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Upcoming Measures to Promote Fair Hiring
March 5, 2020
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced several measures intended to strengthen fair hiring practices.
Read MoreGERMANY: Skilled Immigration Act Comes into Effect
March 5, 2020
The ‘immigration act for skilled personnel’ (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), which applies from 1 March 2020, is intended to facilitate immigration and employment for foreign skilled workers.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Lower Quotas for Certain Sectors in 2021
March 2, 2020
In Singapore, the S-Pass Sub-Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) for companies in certain sectors will be lowered from 20% to 18%.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Residence Processing Priority Rules
March 2, 2020
Applications under the Residence for Work (RFW) programme in New Zealand will no longer be prioritized over those under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC).
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government Publishes Policy Statement on Future Immigration System
February 28, 2020
The UK government has released more details of its proposed new ‘points-based’ system for employment immigration routes, due to take effect from 1 January 2021, under which free movement will end and EU nationals will be covered by the same rules as non-EU nationals.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Additional Step for Business Visit Visa Applications
February 26, 2020
Applications for a Business Visit Visa for Saudi Arabia must now be supported by a pre-approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in addition to a Letter of Invitation from the sponsoring Saudi-registered entity.
Read MoreBELGIUM: Further Measures to Mitigate Single Permit Processing Delays
February 25, 2020
The Belgian authorities have taken further steps to decrease application processing times for the single permit, and to avoid lapses in work authorization due to the slower processing of the residence authorization.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: New Guidelines for Special Work Permit for Consultants and Specialists
February 25, 2020
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has released new guidelines for Special Work Permit (SWP) applications for consultants or specialists.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 24 February 2020
February 24, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Fast-Track Visa Scheme for Top Scientists
February 20, 2020
The UK Government has announced that the Global Talent route, a visa scheme for top scientists, researchers and mathematicians, will open on 20 February 2020.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government Publishes Policy Statement on Future Immigration System
February 19, 2020
The UK government has released more details of its proposed new ‘points-based’ system for employment immigration routes, due to take effect from 1 January 2021, under which free movement will end and EU nationals will be covered by the same rules as non-EU nationals.
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