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Immigration Insights
SINGAPORE: 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.
Read MoreNIGERIA: 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.
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