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UNITED STATES: Travel Restrictions and Updated Process for Evaluating Foreign Country Compliance
February 3, 2020
The US president has signed a proclamation imposing new, tailored visa restrictions on six more countries that have failed to meet a series of security criteria.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 February 2020
February 3, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreBREXIT: UK Leaves EU and Enters Transition Period
January 31, 2020
Brexit: What Happens Next? Under the Withdrawal Agreement, free movement rights will continue until the end of the transition period (31 December 2020 unless extended).
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Manila PEZA Office Now Requires Personal Appearance for Certain Visa Applications
January 30, 2020
Initial applications for Special 47(a)(2) Non-Immigrant Visas for principal applicants by PEZA-registered enterprises under the functional supervision of Zone Office National Capital Region (NCR) require a personal appearance by the applicant.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Limiting Points-Based System to Skilled Workers Without Job Offer
January 29, 2020
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its report responding to the government’s request to consider how a points-based system (PBS) could be introduced in the UK.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 January 2020
January 27, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Changes to Residence Notification Rules
January 24, 2020
The government in Russia has introduced new requirements for the notification of residence, which is submitted annually by holders of temporary residence permits (TRPs) and permanent residence permits (PRPs).
Read MoreROMANIA: New Salary Requirement for Blue Card
January 22, 2020
The minimum required salary for highly-skilled workers applying for an EU Blue Card in Romania has increased to RON 10,858 from RON 10,326.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Foreign National Workers Reminded to Transfer Passes to New Passports
January 22, 2020
In Malaysia, Foreign Knowledge Workers or dependents holding a valid employment pass or dependent pass and obtaining a new passport should urgently complete Transfer of Endorsement to the new passport.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 21 January 2020
January 21, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read More2019 IN REVIEW: Top Global Business Immigration News Stories
January 20, 2020
Newland Chase's review of top global immigration news of 2019 and impact on international business. Including US, China, EU, UK, Canada, UAE, & Singapore.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
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