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SWITZERLAND: New Credit Card Format for Residence Permits
November 7, 2019
Effective immediately, residence permits issued to European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Area (EFTA) citizens (L, B and C permits) will have a new credit card-like format, including a biometric photograph and signature (no fingerprints), replacing the old paper permits.
Read MoreISRAEL: Hi-Tech Visa No Longer Available to Visa Nationals
November 7, 2019
Effective immediately, non-visa waiver nationals are no longer eligible for the fast-track Hi-Tech (HIT) one-year B-1 work permit and visa process. This affects both new and renewal applications.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: New Version of ANZSCO Applies Transitionally to Current Migrant Employees
November 7, 2019
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced a targeted review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) job classification system, which has moved some lower-skilled occupations over to the medium skilled occupation group.
Read MoreQATAR: Residence Permit Renewals Now Require Attested Electronic Work Permit
November 5, 2019
Effective 3 November 2019, the immigration authorities will only accept residence permit renewal applications if supported by an attested electronic work contract.
Read MoreISRAEL: Strike at Israeli Consulates Worldwide Ends
November 4, 2019
The strike last week at Israeli consulates worldwide ended on Sunday, 3 November. Visa processing has resumed, but applicants should expect slight delays.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 4 November 2019
November 4, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreBREXIT: EU Agrees Another Article 50 Extension [UPDATED]
October 31, 2019
On 28 October, the EU agreed a new ‘flextension’ of Brexit until 31 January 2020 - with option for UK leaving earlier if Withdrawal Agreement is ratified.
Read MoreRUSSIA: New Address Registration Regulations and Forms
October 30, 2019
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) approved new regulations and a new form for address registration, in effect as of 28 October 2019.
Read MoreISRAEL: Strike at Israeli Consulates Worldwide
October 30, 2019
Employees in all Israeli consular missions worldwide are on strike. No consular services are being provided and immigration processes are now delayed.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: Change in Validity of Approval Letters Issued by MDEC
October 30, 2019
Validity of MDEC approval letters for ICT companies now increased from 3 to 6 months. Endorsement of approved passes must be completed within the 6-months.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Perth and Gold Coast Added to Regional Areas With Immigration Benefits
October 28, 2019
Perth, Western Australia and the Gold Coast, Queensland will be included as ‘regional’ areas for immigration purposes from November of this year.
Read MoreBREXIT: EU Agrees Another Article 50 Extension
October 28, 2019
On 28 October, the EU agreed a new ‘flextension’ of Brexit until 31 January 2020 - with option for UK leaving earlier if Withdrawal Agreement is ratified.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 28 October 2019
October 28, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Further Changes to Immigration Rules for No-Deal Brexit
October 25, 2019
On 24 October 2019, the UK government published another statement of changes to the Immigration Rules to prepare for a potential no-deal Brexit.
Read MoreBELGIUM: Some Historical Residence Fees Can Be Reclaimed
October 24, 2019
The Belgian Council of State has annulled two Royal Decrees that lay down the payment of residence administrative fees.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Employment Contract Policy for 482 Visa Applications Retracted [UPDATED 24 Oct 2019]
October 24, 2019
The Department of Immigration in Australia has announced that employment contracts submitted in support of Subclass 482 Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) visa applications cannot be for longer than the maximum period of stay for the TSS visa.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Reminder – Deadline for Employers to Confirm Measles Vaccination of All Foreign Employees
October 24, 2019
Employers engaging foreign labour in Russia have until 31 December 2019 to confirm the vaccination against measles of all foreign nationals they employ.
Read MoreBREXIT: UK Parliament Forces Government to Request Further Extension of Article 50 Period
October 23, 2019
On 19 Oct 2019, the UK Parliament voted to force the UK Government to request another extension of the Article 50 period.
Read MoreCHILE: New Exit Permit Requirements
October 23, 2019
Foreign nationals who do not hold a valid tourist card, visa application receipt and/or residence receipt must now request, by email and at least five days in advance of travel, a permit in order to exit Chile.
Read MoreTHAILAND: Faster Processing of Certain Pre-Work Permit Approval Applications
October 23, 2019
Companies which are eligible for expedited work permit processing at the One-Stop Service Centre (OSSC) in Thailand can now also submit pre-work permit approval (PWPA) applications at the OSSC.
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