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BREXIT: UK and EU Agree New Article 50 Extension Until 31 October 2019
April 11, 2019
The EU and the UK agreed a new flexible extension of Article 50, which will last only for as long as necessary and, in any event, no longer than 31 Oct 19.
Read MoreDENMARK: New Procedure for EU National Immigration Applications [Updated]
April 9, 2019
Effective 1 April 2019, immigration applications by EU nationals will be handled by the Danish Agency of International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). Currently, these cases are handled by the State Administration (RSA).
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 8 April 2019
April 8, 2019
The latest global immigration news and Brexit updates in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Australia, Ireland, the UAE, Russia and Venezuela. There's Brexit news, plus our blog post, CANADA-UNITED STATES: Tech, Talent and Immigration.
Read MoreCANADA-UNITED STATES: Tech, Talent, and Immigration [Updated: November 19, 2019]
April 5, 2019
Canada takes advantage of tightening U.S. immigration policies of the Trump administration, making its successful Global Talent Stream permanent. Foreign talent in the technology industry is moving north to Canada and its booming tech scene - due in significant part to friendly immigration policy.
Read MoreVENEZUELA: Delays Expected to Immigration Procedures Due to Energy Outages
April 5, 2019
Government offices in Venezuela were forced to cease operations for more than 15 business days during March 2019, due to nationwide power outages, leading to delays in all immigration processes.
Read MoreBREXIT: Returning UK Nationals Can Bring Family Until End of March 2022
April 5, 2019
A UK government policy paper, published on 4 April 2019, has established that UK nationals returning from the EU to the UK after Brexit can be joined by their EU or non-EU national family members, whether the UK leaves the EU with or without a ratified withdrawal agreement.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Head Migration Office Stops Issuing Highly Qualified Specialist Work Permits
April 5, 2019
Effective 5 April 2019, the Head Migration Office located at Boyarsky Lane, in central Moscow, will cease accepting initial or renewal applications for work permits and visa invitations for highly qualified specialists (HQS) and their dependents.
Read MoreBREXIT: European Parliament Approves Visa-Free Access to EU for UK Nationals Post-Brexit
April 4, 2019
On 4 April 2019, the European Parliament approved a draft law exempting UK nationals from visa requirements to enter the EU for short visits (up to 90 days in any 180-day period), once the UK leaves the EU.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Dependent Sponsorship Policy
April 4, 2019
The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to amend the policy on foreign national workers sponsoring family members in the UAE. The amended provisions indicate only income as the requirement for sponsoring family members, and no longer require particular qualifying professions.
Read MoreIRELAND: Changes to Employment Permits System to Address Labour Shortages in Key Sectors
April 3, 2019
Effective 22 Apr 2019, changes have been announced to the Critical Skills List of Occupations and the Ineligible List of Occupations, following the first bi-annual review of 2019. The changes include an allowance of an extra 300 workers in the area of customs duties and control.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 1 April 2019
April 1, 2019
The latest global immigration news and Brexit updates in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news of our brand new online educational Brexit resource as well as updates from Australia and Malaysia. Plus our latest company news on our EU Exit events taking place in the UK.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 25 March 2019
March 25, 2019
The latest global immigration news and Brexit updates in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news Singapore and the US, plus our latest Company news on our in-person Brexit seminars taking place in the UK.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: New Visa Categories Announced
March 25, 2019
The Australian Government has announced two new provisional visa categories and a new permanent visa, effective November 2019.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: New Upper Age Limit for Long-Term Social Visit Pass Applications for Dependent Children [Updated 25 March 2019]
March 25, 2019
The Expatriate Services Division in Malaysia has announced new requirements for Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) applications. Dependent children applying for an LTSVP must now be aged between 18 and 25 years at application – previously any dependent child aged at least 18 years could qualify.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Foreign Worker Quota Rules to be Tightened
March 18, 2019
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has announced planned changes to the foreign worker quota rules, which may make it harder for companies to employ foreign workers.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 18 March 2019
March 18, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Australia, Denmark, UAE, France and the US. There are updates from Colombia and the UK plus our latest blog post, FACT CHECK: Will U.S. Citizens (and others) Need a Visa to Visit Europe in 2021?
Read MoreFACT CHECK: Will U.S. Citizens (and others) Need a Visa to Visit Europe in 2021?
March 15, 2019
Will US citizens need a visa for Europe in 2021? No. But they will need an ETIAS - the EU's new European Travel Information and Authorisation System in 2021. Contrary to media reports this week, the ETIAS is not a visa but an electronic travel authorization for visa-free travel to Europe.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Immigration Developments for Employers
March 14, 2019
On 11 March 2019, new legislative instruments, listing the skilled occupations that are relevant if applying for a number of skilled visas, came into effect in Australia.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: Venezuelan Nationals Can Enter with Expired Passports
March 13, 2019
Effective immediately, the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will allow entry, transit and departure of Venezuelan nationals holding expired or soon-to-expire passports.
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