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KUWAIT: Work Permit Attestation for Egyptian Nationals Suspended
September 20, 2019
The Egyptian embassy in Kuwait is currently refusing to attest work permit approvals for Egyptian nationals issued by the Kuwaiti labour authorities.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Moscow Migration Office to Issue Invitation Letters in Electronic Format Only
September 20, 2019
Effective 1 October 2019, the Internal Affairs Ministry’s Moscow Office will issue all invitation letters in electronic format only.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Reminder – Update of Residential Address During Pass Issuance
September 17, 2019
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has reminded employers of foreign national work pass holders of the address registration requirements.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 16 September 2019
September 16, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: Manila Requires Additional Corporate Document for Alien Employment Permit Application
September 13, 2019
Manila Requires Additional Corporate Document for Alien Employment Permit Application
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Procedural Changes for Qualification Evaluation and Transfer of Skills
September 12, 2019
From 16 September 2019, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) will allow only qualification holders (applicants) to follow up on their own evaluation applications.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government Announces Two-Year Post-Study Work Visa
September 11, 2019
The UK Government has announced a two-year post-study work visa, similar to a scheme scrapped in 2011.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
September 10, 2019
The United Kingdom Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules in September 2019, including changes to Tier 2.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 10 September 2019
September 10, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: 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.
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