Immigration Insights

SOUTH AFRICA: Department of Home Affairs Restricts Short-Term Work to 180 Days Per Calendar Year

May 20, 2019

Short-term work on a Visitor’s Visa 11(2) in South Africa is to be restricted to a maximum of 180 days per calendar year.

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RUSSIA: Stricter Rules on Payment of State Fee for Letter of Invitation in Moscow

May 20, 2019

The state fee collected for issuance of letters of invitation at the Moscow migration office must now be paid from the bank account of the inviting company

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NEW ZEALAND: Updates to Skill Shortage Lists

May 16, 2019

From 27 May Immigration New Zealand will make minor changes to the Long Term Skill Shortage List & the Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List.

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SWITZERLAND: End of Work Permit Quotas for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals

May 16, 2019

Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).

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SAUDI ARABIA: New Residence Scheme Approved

May 16, 2019

A new special residence scheme aims to attract affluent and highly-skilled foreign nationals, and will be implemented within the next five years.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 13 May 2019

May 13, 2019

The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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PANAMA: Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit

May 13, 2019

Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).

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BREXIT: UK and Ireland Sign Deal to Guarantee Common Travel Area Rights

May 9, 2019

The governments of Ireland and of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Common Travel Area (CTA).

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TURKEY: All Residence Permit Renewals Now to Be Submitted In Person

May 8, 2019

Foreign national residence permit holders in Turkey renewing their residence permit must submit their application in person at the immigration office.

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COSTA RICA: Slower Processing of Permanent Residence Applications Due to New Submission Rules

May 8, 2019

Certain applicants for permanent residence cannot use the “Special Windows for Accredited Companies” and must submit applications via the “Regular Windows”

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Royal Babies, Latin Trivia, and Children Born Abroad

May 8, 2019

On occasion of the birth of baby Archie to the Duke & Duchess of Sussex, Newland Chase discusses children born abroad, citizenship & advice for families.

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PHILIPPINES: Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits

May 7, 2019

There are changes to the rules for special and provisional work permits in the Philippines.

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SINGAPORE: New Operating Hours at Ministry of Manpower Service Centres

May 7, 2019

From June 2019, new operating hours to take effect at the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre Hall C and the Employment Pass Services Centre in Singapore.

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ISRAEL and UNITED STATES: B-5 Investor Visa for US Nationals and E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli Nationals Now Available

May 7, 2019

The Israeli consulates in Washington, New York, Houston, and San Francisco have begun accepting applications for the new B-5 Investor Visa for US citizens.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 7 May 2019

May 7, 2019

The latest global immigration insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase, with news from the US, Chile, Denmark and our latest blog post.

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SOUTH AMERICA: Ten Years of Freedom of Movement

May 6, 2019

In place now 10 years, MERCOSUR Residence Agreement is foundation for Freedom of Movement in South America. Look at impacts & opportunities for business.

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DENMARK: Amended Rules for Certain Foreign Workers

May 3, 2019

Effective 1 June 2019, the Danish government has announced some minor changes to the immigration rules.

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Is it Legal? Digital Nomads and Immigration (Part 2)

April 30, 2019

One of the more interesting developments to come out of the ongoing paradigm shift in the world of work brought by technology has been the rise of the “digital nomad”. The idea is often depicted in mainstream media as the long sought-after “holy grail” of work-life balance – the elusive marriage of the two seemingly incompatible partners of productive work and ultimate freedom. But what happens when the reality of immigration laws meets the hype?

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 29 April 2019

April 29, 2019

The latest global immigration news and Brexit updates in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase, with news from Canada and Argentina.

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UNITED STATES: New Policy for L-1 Readmissions at Canadian Border

April 29, 2019

US Customs and Border Protection are refusing to process petitions presented by Canadian nationals, for readmission in L-1 status under NAFTA.

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