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Immigration Insights
NIGERIA: Government Overhauls Visa Policy
February 18, 2020
On 4 February 2020, the government of Nigeria launched the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 (NVP 2020).
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: New Process for Visa Issuance
February 18, 2020
Effective 24 February 2020, Korean consulates will begin to phase out the stamping of visas into passports.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Update to Special Non-Immigrant 47(a)(2) Visa Applications
February 18, 2020
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Foreign National Unit has begun requiring authorized agents to present a Special Power of Attorney for the processing of Special Non-Immigrant 47(a)(2) Visa applications.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Rules for Work Permit Renewals
February 18, 2020
Effective immediately, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has published a new occupation list of permitted occupations and, relatedly, introduced new rules for work permit renewals.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 17 February 2020
February 17, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Changes to Working Holiday Maker Visas for Bushfire Recovery
February 17, 2020
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the conditions for holders of Subclass 417 and 462 Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visas to allow them to assist in the recovery efforts following the recent bushfires, without breaching visa conditions.
Read MoreWhite Paper | China: Status of Immigration During the Coronavirus Outbreak
February 8, 2020
As the outbreak of the coronavirus is significantly affecting individuals, businesses, travel, supply chains, and financial markets, our team in China has outlined the details on the outbreak’s impact on visas and immigration for business to and from China.
Read More2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 4 of 4)
February 7, 2020
Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.
Read More2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 3 of 4)
February 6, 2020
Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: New Public Charge Regulations Expand Inadmissibility Criteria
February 5, 2020
DHS rule on public assistance that may make foreign nationals ineligible for permanent residence and other immigration benefits took effect January 30.
Read More2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 1 of 4)
February 4, 2020
Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Travel Restrictions and Updated Process for Evaluating Foreign Country Compliance
February 3, 2020
The US president has signed a proclamation imposing new, tailored visa restrictions on six more countries that have failed to meet a series of security criteria.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 February 2020
February 3, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreBREXIT: UK Leaves EU and Enters Transition Period
January 31, 2020
Brexit: What Happens Next? Under the Withdrawal Agreement, free movement rights will continue until the end of the transition period (31 December 2020 unless extended).
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Manila PEZA Office Now Requires Personal Appearance for Certain Visa Applications
January 30, 2020
Initial applications for Special 47(a)(2) Non-Immigrant Visas for principal applicants by PEZA-registered enterprises under the functional supervision of Zone Office National Capital Region (NCR) require a personal appearance by the applicant.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Limiting Points-Based System to Skilled Workers Without Job Offer
January 29, 2020
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its report responding to the government’s request to consider how a points-based system (PBS) could be introduced in the UK.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 January 2020
January 27, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Changes to Residence Notification Rules
January 24, 2020
The government in Russia has introduced new requirements for the notification of residence, which is submitted annually by holders of temporary residence permits (TRPs) and permanent residence permits (PRPs).
Read MoreROMANIA: New Salary Requirement for Blue Card
January 22, 2020
The minimum required salary for highly-skilled workers applying for an EU Blue Card in Romania has increased to RON 10,858 from RON 10,326.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Foreign National Workers Reminded to Transfer Passes to New Passports
January 22, 2020
In Malaysia, Foreign Knowledge Workers or dependents holding a valid employment pass or dependent pass and obtaining a new passport should urgently complete Transfer of Endorsement to the new passport.
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