Immigration Insights

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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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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BELGIUM – Measures to Mitigate Single Permit Processing Delays

June 24, 2019

The Belgian authorities have taken steps to decrease application processing times for the new single permit.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Residency Visas for Dependent Sons Can Now Be Renewed

June 24, 2019

UAE residents can renew the residency visas of their dependent sons who have reached the age of 18, and/or graduated from secondary school or university.

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DENMARK: Increased Flexibility for Employers

June 24, 2019

Amendments to the Danish Aliens Act create more flexibility for employers hiring foreign nationals under the Fast Track Scheme and the Pay Limit Scheme.

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EUROPEAN UNION: EU Council Adopts Schengen Visa Code Amendments

June 21, 2019

The EU Council has adopted amendments to the visa code regulation aimed at improving conditions for legitimate travellers entering Europe for short stays.

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INDONESIA: New Residence Procedures for Foreign Workers

June 19, 2019

Foreign workers are no longer able to undergo biometric collection and obtain permits on arrival at Soekarno Hatta airport in Indonesia.

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MEXICO: Further Restructuring of the National Migration Institute and Possible Bureaucratic Delays

June 19, 2019

The Commissioner of the National Institute of Migration in Mexico, Tonatiuh Guillén, has resigned and Francisco Garduño has been appointed his successor.

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FRANCE: Legislation to Simplify Posting Procedures and Strengthen Inspections

June 18, 2019

Effective 1 July 2019, a decree has amended the requirements for posting workers to France.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 17 June 2019

June 17, 2019

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

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UNITED STATES: USCIS FY 2020 H-1B Cap and Premium Processing [UPDATED]

June 14, 2019

On 19 March 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a two-phase approach to premium processing for H-1B cap petitions when the FY 2020 filing period begins on 1 April 2019.

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PANAMA: Changes to Residence and Work Permit Rules [UPDATED]

June 14, 2019

On 28 May 2019, several Executive Decrees were enacted which modify work and residence permit rules and introduce new immigration categories allowing work.

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COLOMBIA: Authorities Begin Renewal of Special Stay Permits for Venezuelan Nationals

June 12, 2019

Effective immediately, Venezuelan nationals in Colombia holding a Special Stay Permit (PEP) can apply online to renew their PEP for a further two years.

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UNITED STATES: USCIS Plans Closure of International Field Offices

June 12, 2019

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is planning to close all 22 of its international field offices in the coming months.

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IRELAND: Consultation on Employment Permits and Occupation Lists

June 11, 2019

A public consultation has opened in Ireland to review the occupation lists for employment permits for workers from outside the European Economic Area.

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PERU: New Entry Rules for Venezuelan Nationals

June 11, 2019

Effective 15 June 2019, the Peruvian immigration authorities will only allow Venezuelan nationals to enter Peru if they have a valid passport and visa.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 10 June 2019

June 10, 2019

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

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UNITED STATES: Visa Applicants Now Required to Disclose Social Media Accounts

June 6, 2019

All nonimmigrant visa applicants to the US must list personal social media accounts when completing the the standard DS-160 online visa application form.

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