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COSTA 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 MoreBRAZIL: Change to Residence Terms for Investors
October 7, 2019
There is a change to residence terms for investors in Brazil.
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: 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
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Procedural Changes for Qualification Evaluation and Transfer of Skills
September 12, 2019
From 16 September 2019, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will allow only qualification holders (applicants) to follow up on their own evaluation applications.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government Announces Two-Year Post-Study Work Visa
September 11, 2019
The UK Government has announced a two-year post-study work visa, similar to a scheme scrapped in 2011.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
September 10, 2019
The United Kingdom Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules in September 2019, including changes to Tier 2.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 10 September 2019
September 10, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
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