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TURKEY: Short-term Tourist Residence Permits Limited to One Year
January 10, 2020
Effective 1 January 2020, short-term tourist residence permits are limited to one year of validity, and cannot be renewed beyond this.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Salary Notifications for Highly-Qualified Specialists to be Submitted by End of January 2020
January 10, 2020
Employers of highly qualified specialists (HQS) have until 31 January 2020 to notify the migration authorities of salaries paid to these foreign national employees in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Stricter Language Requirements Now in Force
January 9, 2020
Effective 1 January 2020, existing language requirements in Switzerland must be evidenced using recognized language diplomas/certificates, from accredited institutions.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7 January 2020
January 7, 2020
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreFRANCE: 2020 Minimum Salary Increases
January 7, 2020
The French government has increased the minimum legal monthly salary requirement (SMIC) to EUR 1539.42 per month.
Read MoreDENMARK: New Positive List, Minimum Salary and Government Fees
January 6, 2020
The Danish immigration authorities have published a new positive list, effective 1 January 2020 and valid until 30 June 2020.
Read MoreROMANIA: Further Increase in Work Permit Quotas for 2020
January 6, 2020
The Romanian government has increased to 30,000 the total number of work permits that can be issued in 2020 to non-EU nationals, up by 50% from 20,000 in 2019.
Read MoreGERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
January 3, 2020
The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.
Read MoreGERMANY: Minimum Salary Increases for EU Blue Card
January 3, 2020
The German government has increased the minimum salary requirements for European Union (EU) Blue Cards, effective 1 January 2020.
Read MoreFRANCE: Measures to Facilitate Talent Passport Applications
January 2, 2020
Ministry of Home Affairs published measures intending to expedite applications for Talent Passport and Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) residence permits.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 30 December 2019
December 30, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Dramatic Increases to Visa Issuance Fees for Australian Nationals
December 30, 2019
Effective 23 December 2019, Australian citizens applying for certain nonimmigrant visa categories in the United States face drastically higher visa fees.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: The New ‘Agricultural Visa’ – Horticulture Industry Labor Agreement
December 23, 2019
The Australian Department of Immigration has announced that a new Labor Agreement for the Horticulture Industry will be available 1 January 2020.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 23 December 2019
December 23, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: New Online Notification Portal for Temporary Postings Starting 1 March 2020
December 20, 2019
In March, employers in the EEA or Switzerland sending employees to work temporarily in the Netherlands must submit online notification via a new portal.
Read MoreIRELAND: Upcoming Changes to the Employment Permits System
December 20, 2019
Changes to employment permits, effective 1 January, will address immediate labor shortages in hospitality, construction, health and road haulage sectors.
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION: Reminder of Upcoming Schengen Visa Code Amendments
December 20, 2019
The amended Schengen visa code will come into effect on 2 February 2020. Changes include more flexible procedures, longer visa validities, and fees.
Read MoreBREXIT: Majority Conservative Government Expected to Pass Withdrawal Agreement Bill
December 18, 2019
In the 12 December 2019 United Kingdom general election, the electorate gave the Conservative party a substantial majority. This makes it almost certain that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will be passed by parliament (although it is not certain that this can be achieved by 31 January 2020 without a further extension) and all but eliminates the risk of a cliff-edge no-deal Brexit with no transition period.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: All ACR I-Card Holding Foreign Nationals to Report to Immigration By 29 February 2020
December 18, 2019
29 February 2020 is the deadline for all registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to report to the immigration office. The Annual Report (“AR”) 2020 period begins on 1 January 2020.
Read MoreSOUTH KOREA: Stricter Policy for Illegal Stay
December 17, 2019
The Korean National Assembly is debating tougher penalties for the employers of illegal residents. For those voluntarily reporting illegal residence by 28 February 2020, penalties will be reduced or exempted.
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