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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.
Read MoreFRANCE: 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.
Read MoreSOUTH 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.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: 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.
Read MoreIRELAND: 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.
Read MoreVIETNAM: 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
Read MoreNEW 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 13 January 2020
January 13, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreCHINA: 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.
Read MoreTURKEY: 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.
Read MoreRUSSIA: 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.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7 January 2020
January 7, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreFRANCE: 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.
Read MoreDENMARK: New Positive List, Minimum Salary and Government Fees
January 6, 2020
The Danish immigration authorities have published a new positive list, effective 1 January 2020 and valid until 30 June 2020.
Read MoreROMANIA: Further Increase in Work Permit Quotas for 2020
January 6, 2020
The Romanian government has increased to 30,000 the total number of work permits that can be issued in 2020 to non-EU nationals, up by 50% from 20,000 in 2019.
Read MoreGERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
January 3, 2020
The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.
Read MoreGERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
January 3, 2020
The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.
Read MoreFRANCE: Measures to Facilitate Talent Passport Applications
January 2, 2020
Ministry of Home Affairs published measures intending to expedite applications for Talent Passport and Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) residence permits.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 30 December 2019
December 30, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
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