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Immigration Insights
INDIA: 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.
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 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: 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.
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