Immigration Insights

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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CANADA: 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.

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NIGERIA: 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.

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AUSTRALIA: 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.

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UNITED 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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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 8 July 2019

July 8, 2019

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

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MOROCCO: Dependent Children Must Obtain Residence Permits

July 4, 2019

From 1 July 2019, Morocco will enforce the regulation requiring all foreign national children resident in Morocco to obtain residence permits.

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