Immigration Insights

SOUTH 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.

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UNITED 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.

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UNITED 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.

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Global 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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VENEZUELA: New Police Clearance and Power of Attorney Requirements

September 9, 2019

VENEZUELA: New Police Clearance and Power of Attorney Requirements

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SRI LANKA: New Police Clearance, Letter of Guarantee and Health Assessment Requirements

September 9, 2019

All applicants for Sri Lankan Ministry approval for residence visas must submit a police clearance certificate from their country of residence, duly authenticated and legalized by the Sri Lankan consulate in that jurisdiction.

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AUSTRALIA: Skilled Occupation List Review

September 9, 2019

The Department of Employment has announced the start of their annual review into Australia’s skilled migration occupation lists, with new lists due to be released in March 2020.

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RUSSIA: Latest Immigration Updates

September 6, 2019

Russia has approved a new list of 80 job positions in which qualified foreign specialists can be employed for up to one year without quota.

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BREXIT: UK Government Modifies Rules for EU Citizens Arriving After No-Deal Brexit [UPDATED 5 Sep 2019]

September 5, 2019

The Home Office has published a new policy paper detailing its modified transitional arrangements for EU citizens arriving in the UK after a no-deal Brexit.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 September 2019

September 3, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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SAUDI ARABIA: Employment Contract Authentication Requirement Launched

August 27, 2019

The Ministry of Labour has introduced a contracts authentication service requiring employers to upload all their employee contracts to a portal.

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KOREA: New National Health Insurance Requirement

August 27, 2019

Foreign nationals who have been resident in Korea for more than six months will be automatically subscribed to Korean national health insurance (NHI).

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RUSSIA: Recent and Upcoming Immigration Changes

August 27, 2019

Effective immediately, the Russian Internal Affairs Ministry has established an official form for notifying the de-registration of foreign nationals.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 August 2019

August 27, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Stricter Document Retention Rules for Sponsors

August 22, 2019

Effective immediately, the Home Office has updated its guidance on document retention for sponsors under the Points Based System.

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INDONESIA: Amendments to Regulations for Work Permit Exemption for Foreign National Shareholders in Indonesian Companies

August 21, 2019

Foreign national shareholders in Indonesian companies who also work as Directors or Commissioners for the same company qualify for an exemption.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Post-Brexit Immigration System – Update

August 20, 2019

At a recent event held by senior immigration policy officials, the Home Office affirmed its ongoing commitment toward an updated immigration system, to be introduced in January 2021.

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PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]

August 20, 2019

PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]

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CZECHIA: Upcoming Immigration Changes [UPDATED]

August 19, 2019

The new immigration legislation in the Czech Republic became effective on 31 July 2019.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 19 August 2019

August 19, 2019

The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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