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KUWAIT: New Business Visit Visa Regulations Extended to All Nationalities
December 5, 2019
In an attempt to crack down on forged degree certificates submitted in support of business (commercial) visit visa applications, the Kuwait Ministry of Interior has introduced new regulations for all nationalities.
Read MoreCANADA: Biometrics Now Required for Certain In-Canada Applications
December 5, 2019
Applicants within Canada for work permit, study permit and visa extensions, as well as for permanent residence, must now give their biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at a designated Service Canada location.
Read MoreVIETNAM: Upcoming New Labour Code and Amendments to Immigration Law
December 5, 2019
Amendments to the Law on Entry, Exit, Transit and Residence of Foreigners in Vietnam will come into effect on 1 July 2020.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MDEC Foreign Knowledge Worker Projection for 2020 Opens 3 December 2019
December 3, 2019
MSC/ICT status companies who are registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) can start to apply for their 2020 Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection for Employment Passes from 3 December 2018.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: New Minimum Salary Levels for 2020
December 3, 2019
The Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have announced new minimum salary levels for knowledge migrant workers (aka Highly Skilled Migrants), graduates and Blue Card applicants coming to the Netherlands.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Visa Invitations and Extensions Limited for Companies with Unpaid Tax
December 3, 2019
The Korean immigration authorities have introduced a new regulation rejecting applications for visa issuance confirmation numbers (VICN) and Alien Registration Card (ARC) extensions if the inviting company has any amount of arrears for any type of tax.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Changes to IN Amsterdam Service Fees for 2020
December 3, 2019
The IN Amsterdam service centre in the Netherlands has announced changes to its fee schedule for 2020.
Read MoreBELGIUM: Increased Minimum Salary Thresholds for 2020
December 3, 2019
Effective 1 January 2020, minimum gross annual salary levels for foreign employees will be increased in the three Belgian regions.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Work Experience Requirement Relaxed for E7 Visa Applications
December 2, 2019
Applicants for an E7 visa in Korea whose university diploma is not related to the job position in the Korean company only need to demonstrate three years of related work experience, rather than five years as previously required.
Read MoreSPAIN: New Requirements for Assignment Letter for Intra-Company Transfer Permit Applications
December 2, 2019
Effective immediately, the immigration authorities have established new requirements for assignment letters in support of all intra-company transfer permit applications, both those under EU Directive 2014/66 and those under the Spanish Entrepreneur’s Law.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 2 December 2019
December 2, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: New Entry and Stay Regulations
November 29, 2019
Effective 1 December 2019, Resolution 3167 of 2019 establishes new guidelines for the entry into, stay in and departure from Colombia of both Colombian and foreign nationals.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: New Quotas for 2020
November 28, 2019
The Federal Council of Switzerland has announced that quotas will remain the same for new work permit applications submitted during the 2020 calendar year for certain groups.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Skilled Occupation List Review
November 28, 2019
On 26 November 2019, Newland Chase met with two representatives from the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, regarding the upcoming changes to the skilled occupation lists used by Immigration.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 25 November 2019
November 25, 2019
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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).
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