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Immigration Insights
FINLAND: Labour Market Test No Longer Required for Career Changers
June 6, 2019
From 1 June 2019, a foreign national who is already employed in Finland, and who wishes to change occupation, will no longer require a labour market test.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: New Tax Registration Rules Issued
June 5, 2019
All foreign nationals applying for certain types of work permission in the Philippines are now required to obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN).
Read MoreIRELAND: Most Common Work Permit Options… in 5 Minutes
June 4, 2019
A strong economy and EU membership - Ireland is rising as an international business destination. Useful summary of common work permit options for business.
Read MoreRUSSIA: Recent Immigration Changes
June 4, 2019
Effective 1 July 2019, Essential Skills and Religious Worker work visa holders will need to earn at least NZD 43,332.76 to support dependent children for a visitor or student visa (previously NZD 42,944.20).
Read MoreTAIWAN: Dependent Status Can Now Be Granted to Same-Sex Spouses
June 4, 2019
Qualifying same-sex spouses are now eligible to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3 June 2019
June 3, 2019
The latest global immigration news and insights in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week we look at the UK and New Zealand.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Changes to Minimum Income Thresholds for Dependent Sponsorship
May 31, 2019
There are changes to the minimum income thresholds for dependent sponsorship in New Zealand, effective 1 July 2019.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Migration Advisory Committee Recommends Broadening Shortage Occupation List
May 30, 2019
The UK Migration Advisory Committee (the independent immigration advisory body) has published its review of the Shortage Occupation List.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 28 May 2019
May 28, 2019
The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Latest Immigration Updates
May 24, 2019
It's predicted the Australian Liberal-National coalition will secure a majority government with 77+ seats - what does it mean for the immigration program?
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Nationals of Seven More Countries Can Now Use ePassport Gates
May 23, 2019
Visitors to the UK from seven new countries are now able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK and at juxtaposed controls.
Read MoreMEXICO: Longer Processing Times for Immigration Applications
May 23, 2019
Processing times for temporary residence applications in Mexico are currently longer than usual.
Read MoreSOUTH 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.
Read MoreRUSSIA: 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
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 20 May 2019
May 20, 2019
The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.
Read MoreNEW 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.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: 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).
Read MoreSAUDI 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.
Read MoreGlobal 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.
Read MorePANAMA: 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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