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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.
Read MoreIRAQ: 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.
Read MoreIRELAND: 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.
Read MoreUKRAINE: 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 5 August 2019
August 5, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreECUADOR: New Entry Requirements for Venezuelan Nationals
August 1, 2019
Effective 25 August 2019, a visa will be required for all Venezuelan nationals entering Ecuador.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: 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.
Read MoreCHINA: 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 29 July 2019
July 29, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreSPAIN: 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.
Read MoreGREECE: 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
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 22 July 2019
July 22, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreNIGERIA: 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.
Read MoreUNITED 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.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: 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.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 15 July 2019
July 15, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreCANADA: Government Updates Global Talent Occupations List
July 12, 2019
Effective July 2019, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated the Global Talent Occupations List.
Read MoreNIGERIA: New E-Yellow Fever Card Required
July 10, 2019
Effective 1 July 2019, the Nigerian government now requires all foreign nationals entering Nigeria to obtain a new electronic Yellow Fever Card (e-Yellow Card) on arrival, on presentation of their home-country yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Latest on Skilled Regional Visas
July 10, 2019
The Australian authorities have given details on implementation dates for 491 and 494 visas, and transitional arrangements for Subclass 489 and RSMS visas.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Rules for DIFC Free Zone Foreign Employees
July 9, 2019
Effective immediately, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) free zone has announced changes to its foreign employee services.
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