Immigration Insights

Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 January 2020

January 27, 2020

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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RUSSIA: 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).

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ROMANIA: 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.

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MALAYSIA: 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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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 21 January 2020

January 21, 2020

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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2019 IN REVIEW: Top Global Business Immigration News Stories

January 20, 2020

Newland Chase's review of top global immigration news of 2019 and impact on international business. Including US, China, EU, UK, Canada, UAE, & Singapore.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Permanent Residency “Golden Card” Introduced

January 17, 2020

The UAE is issuing new permanent residency to qualifying investors, exceptional talents in science & knowledge and creative individuals in culture & art.

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FRANCE: Residence Permit Fees Reduced and Simplified

January 16, 2020

New and generally lower residence permit fees have been introduced in France, and the number of different residence permit tariffs has been reduced.

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SOUTH KOREA: Immigration Processing Delays

January 16, 2020

Due to a systems error in December 2019, the processing of immigration applications in South Korea is currently delayed by one to three weeks.

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SINGAPORE: Increased Penalties for Discriminatory Employers

January 15, 2020

In January 2020, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has strengthened its Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) for greater deterrence against workplace discrimination.

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IRELAND: Spike in Employment Permit Applications Causes Processing Delays

January 14, 2020

A surge in applications for employment permits at the end of 2019, ahead of a 1 January 2020 increase in salary thresholds and increased advertising requirements, has led to processing delays in Ireland.

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VIETNAM: New Restrictions on Chinese Nationals Holding Passport with “Nine-Dash Line” Map

January 14, 2020

VIETNAM: New Restrictions on Chinese Nationals Holding Passport with Nine-Dash Line Map

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NEW ZEALAND: Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds

January 13, 2020

Effective 24 February 2020, the minimum income thresholds for essential skills work visas and skilled migrant residence visas are set to increase in New Zealand.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 13 January 2020

January 13, 2020

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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CHINA: Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai

January 13, 2020

Certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to work in Shanghai can now apply for their work and residence permits simultaneously under a new "single window" procedure.

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TURKEY: Short-term Tourist Residence Permits Limited to One Year

January 10, 2020

Effective 1 January 2020, short-term tourist residence permits are limited to one year of validity, and cannot be renewed beyond this.

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RUSSIA: Salary Notifications for Highly-Qualified Specialists to be Submitted by End of January 2020

January 10, 2020

Employers of highly qualified specialists (HQS) have until 31 January 2020 to notify the migration authorities of salaries paid to these foreign national employees in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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SWITZERLAND: Stricter Language Requirements Now in Force

January 9, 2020

Effective 1 January 2020, existing language requirements in Switzerland must be evidenced using recognized language diplomas/certificates, from accredited institutions.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7 January 2020

January 7, 2020

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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FRANCE: 2020 Minimum Salary Increases

January 7, 2020

The French government has increased the minimum legal monthly salary requirement (SMIC) to EUR 1539.42 per month.

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