Immigration Insights

ISRAEL: 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.

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THAILAND: 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.

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HONG 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.

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MALAYSIA: 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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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 12 August 2019

August 12, 2019

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

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IRAQ: New Immigration Entry Procedure and Blood Tests

August 12, 2019

The Prime Minister’s office in Baghdad has declared a new immigration entry procedure for obtaining a Multi-Entry/Exit visa and blood tests.

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IRELAND: Business Immigration Developments in July 2019

August 8, 2019

2019 continues to be a busy year for Irish immigration with three further significant developments occurring in July alone.

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UKRAINE: D Visa Applications Within Country to be Introduced

August 6, 2019

Foreign nationals already staying in Ukraine on a visa-free basis will be eligible to apply for a long-term visa (type D) without leaving the country.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 5 August 2019

August 5, 2019

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

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ECUADOR: New Entry Requirements for Venezuelan Nationals

August 1, 2019

Effective 25 August 2019, a visa will be required for all Venezuelan nationals entering Ecuador.

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COLOMBIA: New Reporting Obligations for Sponsoring Companies via SIRE

July 31, 2019

Migration Colombia has changed its interpretation of the reporting obligations for sponsoring companies via the online system SIRE.

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CHINA: Broader Visa Policies to Attract Foreign Talent

July 30, 2019

The National Immigration Administration in China has implemented new immigration and entry-exit policies, effective nationwide from 1 August 2019.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 29 July 2019

July 29, 2019

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

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SPAIN: Delays to Residence Permit Processing and Visa Application Appointment Booking

July 26, 2019

Applicants for Spanish residence permits are experiencing significant delays in the application approval process.

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GREECE: Increased Labor Checks

July 24, 2019

There will be an increased number of employment law compliance checks in the coming months in Greece, especially in tourist areas such as the Greek islands

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 22 July 2019

July 22, 2019

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

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NIGERIA: Registration of Resident Foreign Nationals Announced

July 18, 2019

All foreign nationals who intend to reside in Nigeria for at least 90 days must present themselves within six months to be registered.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Dependent Sponsorship Policy [UPDATED]

July 17, 2019

The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend the policy on foreign national workers sponsoring family members in the UAE.

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MALAYSIA: i-KAD Issuance Suspended Until Further Notice

July 17, 2019

The Malaysian immigration authorities have announced that from 16 July 2019 the issuance of i-KAD identification cards for foreign nationals is suspended.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 15 July 2019

July 15, 2019

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

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