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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.
Read MoreVENEZUELA: New Police Clearance and Power of Attorney Requirements
September 9, 2019
VENEZUELA: New Police Clearance and Power of Attorney Requirements
Read MoreSRI 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.
Read MoreRUSSIA: 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.
Read MoreBREXIT: 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 September 2019
September 3, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreSAUDI 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.
Read MoreKOREA: 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).
Read MoreRUSSIA: 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 27 August 2019
August 27, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreINDONESIA: 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]
August 20, 2019
PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits [UPDATED]
Read MoreCZECHIA: Upcoming Immigration Changes [UPDATED]
August 19, 2019
The new immigration legislation in the Czech Republic became effective on 31 July 2019.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 19 August 2019
August 19, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreISRAEL: More Flexibility in the STEP Visa Process and Summer Processing Slowdown
August 16, 2019
The Israeli Work Permit Unit (‘WPU’) now allows for the STEP 90-Day Work Visa to be split into more than a single period, as was previously the case.
Read MoreTHAILAND: More Stringent Rules for Landlords
August 15, 2019
A Landlord Notification Receipt must be completed by the landlord of a property and submitted to the immigration authorities to report a foreign national staying at their premises.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Update on Protests
August 14, 2019
In recent weeks, Hong Kong has been experiencing protests centred around the legislature’s debate of an extradition bill.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: New Requirements for MDEC Applications
August 13, 2019
There are new requirements for MSC/ICT status companies applying for Employment Pass, Dependant Pass and/or Long-Term Social Visit Pass for their employees
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