Immigration Insights

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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KAZAKHSTAN: Deadline for 2020 Quota Applications is 31 July 2019

July 4, 2019

The deadline for submitting quota applications for employing foreign nationals in quota-subject categories in 2020 is 31 July 2019.

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KENYA: Tax Certificate Now Required for Work Permit Renewals

July 1, 2019

The Department of Immigration Services now requires all work permit renewal applications to include individual and company Tax Compliance Certificates.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 1 July 2019

July 1, 2019

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

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SAUDI ARABIA: New Permanent Residence Scheme [UPDATED]

June 28, 2019

The Saudi government now accepts applications for its new permanent residence scheme which aims to attract affluent and highly-skilled foreign nationals.

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GUATEMALA: New Rules for Migrant Workers

June 27, 2019

Effective immediately, the Guatemalan government has implemented new work authorisation and residence rules for foreign national workers.

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MEXICO: Increased Scrutiny of Immigration Documents

June 27, 2019

Effective immediately, foreign national travellers to and within Mexico may now be subject to increased immigration document checks.

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Top 10 Global Immigration Changes for the First Half of 2019

June 27, 2019

Quick summary of top global immigration law changes occurring over first half of 2019. Essential information for international HR and mobility managers.

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CHILE: New Entry Requirements for Venezuelan Nationals

June 25, 2019

All Venezuelan nationals are now required to obtain a visa at the Chilean consulate in Venezuela or in another country, prior to their entry into Chile.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 24 June 2019

June 24, 2019

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

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