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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 25 November 2019
November 25, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Work Visit Visa Eliminated
November 22, 2019
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has privately confirmed that the Work Visit Visa (WVV) is no longer available. Newland Chase is being told that the Business Visa now replaces it. Those currently in the Kingdom under a WVV can stay until their visa expiry date.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Regional Visas Now Available
November 21, 2019
The new Subclass 494 Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa opened for applications on 16 November 2019 for employers with roles in regional Australia.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: New Format for Work and Commercial Visit Visas [Updated 19 Nov 2019]
November 19, 2019
With no official announcement or explanation, Saudi consular authorities have recently begun issuing Work Visit and Commercial Visit Visas in a new format, labelled “Business Visa”, and with the note, “not permitted to work” or similar.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: New Format for Work and Commercial Visit Visas [Updated 19 Nov 2019]
November 19, 2019
With no explanation, Saudi consulates began issuing Work Visit and Commercial Visit Visas in a new form which includes the phrase “not permitted to work”. [Updated 19 Nov 2019]
Read MoreMALAYSIA: ESD Foreign Knowledge Worker Projection for 2020 Opens 20 November 2019
November 19, 2019
Effective 20 November 2019, companies who are registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) can start to apply for their 2020 Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection for Employment Passes (EP) and Professional Visit Passes (PVP).
Read MoreCZECHIA: New Posted Worker Notification Requirements
November 19, 2019
The Czech authorities have updated the notification requirements for workers posted to Czechia by companies based in the EU.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 18 November 2019
November 18, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Announces Various Changes to Immigration Fees
November 18, 2019
USCIS is increasing immigration fees, including premium processing and electronic registration fees. Also proposed are significant future fee increases.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Higher Minimum Salary for S Pass Applicants
November 12, 2019
Effective 1 January 2020, the minimum qualifying salary for the S Pass will be increased from SGD 2300 to SGD 2400.
Read MoreKUWAIT: New Business Visit Visa Regulations for Egyptian Nationals and Graduates of Egyptian Universities
November 12, 2019
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has issued an internal memo containing new rules for Egyptian nationals and graduates of Egyptian universities.
Read MoreZAMBIA: Foreign Nationals Now Require Health Insurance
November 12, 2019
Foreign nationals who Zambia without valid health insurance must obtain local health insurance through the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA), on arrival at the port of entry.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: Changes to Degree Validation Process
November 12, 2019
The Ministry of National Education in Colombia has issued a Resolution establishing or modifying the requirements and processing times of degree validation processes.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 11 November 2019
November 11, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreFRANCE: Government Proposes Updated Shortage Occupation List and New Immigration Targets
November 8, 2019
The government of France has proposed changes to the immigration rules, including a more accurate analysis of skills shortages, leading to sectoral immigration targets and shortage occupations lists, debated and defined annually.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: New Credit Card Format for Residence Permits
November 7, 2019
Effective immediately, residence permits issued to European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Area (EFTA) citizens (L, B and C permits) will have a new credit card-like format, including a biometric photograph and signature (no fingerprints), replacing the old paper permits.
Read MoreISRAEL: Hi-Tech Visa No Longer Available to Visa Nationals
November 7, 2019
Effective immediately, non-visa waiver nationals are no longer eligible for the fast-track Hi-Tech (HIT) one-year B-1 work permit and visa process. This affects both new and renewal applications.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: New Version of ANZSCO Applies Transitionally to Current Migrant Employees
November 7, 2019
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a targeted review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) job classification system, which has moved some lower-skilled occupations over to the medium skilled occupation group.
Read MoreQATAR: Residence Permit Renewals Now Require Attested Electronic Work Permit
November 5, 2019
Effective 3 November 2019, the immigration authorities will only accept residence permit renewal applications if supported by an attested electronic work contract.
Read MoreISRAEL: Strike at Israeli Consulates Worldwide Ends
November 4, 2019
The strike last week at Israeli consulates worldwide ended on Sunday, 3 November. Visa processing has resumed, but applicants should expect slight delays.
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