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NEW ZEALAND: Government Proposes Overhaul of Employer-Supported Work Visas [UPDATED 14 Oct 2019]
October 14, 2019
The New Zealand government has proposed significant changes to the employer-assisted work visa framework which, if implemented, will affect all New Zealand employers supporting work visa applications and all individuals applying for employer-supported work visas.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 14 October 2019
October 14, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreBREXIT: UK Minister Confirms EU Citizens Who Miss Settled Status Deadline May Be Deported
October 11, 2019
The Home Office Minister Brandon Lewis has told a German newspaper that, in a no-deal Brexit, EU citizens could be deported from the UK if they fail to apply for settled status by the 31 December 2020 deadline, even if they fulfil all legal conditions for a residence permit.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: In-Person Application for Alien Employment Permit in Manila [UPDATED]
October 11, 2019
The Philippines now require foreign national applicants to personally submit their Alien Employment Permit (AEP) applications and collect the issued AEP cards from DOLE-NCR.
Read MoreCOSTA RICA: Sharp Increase in Guarantee Deposit Rate Affects Current Cases
October 11, 2019
Effective immediately, the General Directorate of Immigration has significantly increased the amounts of guarantee deposit payable by applicants for immigration status in Costa Rica.
Read MoreBREXIT: No-Deal Brexit Measures for UK Nationals in the EU [UPDATED 9 Oct 2019]
October 9, 2019
If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement (“no-deal Brexit”), then UK nationals will become third-country (non-EU) nationals immediately.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – Tuesday 8 October 2019
October 8, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreSAUDI ARABIA: Government Waives Expat Levy for Industrial Companies for Five Years
October 7, 2019
The Saudi government has announced that it will waive expat fees paid for foreign nationals working in industrial-sector companies for five years, effective 1 October 2019.
Read MoreBRAZIL: Change to Residence Terms for Investors
October 7, 2019
There is a change to residence terms for investors in Brazil.
Read MoreBRAZIL: Digital Work Card System Introduced
September 30, 2019
The Brazilian government has published Ordinance 1065, regulating the issuance of the digital work card. The new system should make it easier to hire foreign national workers.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 30 September 2019
September 30, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreINDONESIA: New Regulation on Job Titles for Foreign Workers
September 27, 2019
Effective immediately, the Ministry of Manpower has issued a regulation specifying more than 2200 permitted job titles in 18 sectors for foreign workers in Indonesia (Decree No. 228 of 2019).
Read MoreSPAIN: New Requirement for EU Registration Certificate Appointments for UK Nationals
September 27, 2019
The immigration office in Madrid dealing with EU registration for EU nationals now requires UK nationals to use a special tab on the online scheduling system to book appointments for EU registration certificates.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Accredited Employer Framework
September 24, 2019
Effective 7 October 2019, the New Zealand government has announced significant changes to the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 23 September 2019
September 23, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreKUWAIT: Work Permit Attestation for Egyptian Nationals Suspended
September 20, 2019
The Egyptian embassy in Kuwait is currently refusing to attest work permit approvals for Egyptian nationals issued by the Kuwaiti labour authorities.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Moscow Migration Office to Issue Invitation Letters in Electronic Format Only
September 20, 2019
Effective 1 October 2019, the Internal Affairs Ministry’s Moscow Office will issue all invitation letters in electronic format only.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Reminder – Update of Residential Address During Pass Issuance
September 17, 2019
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has reminded employers of foreign national work pass holders of the address registration requirements.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 16 September 2019
September 16, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Manila Requires Additional Corporate Document for Alien Employment Permit Application
September 13, 2019
Manila Requires Additional Corporate Document for Alien Employment Permit Application
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