Immigration Insights

Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 5th November 2018

November 5, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Indonesia, the UAE and Brazil . Plus there are updates from Argentina and Colombia.

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ARGENTINA: New Application Process for 90-Day Work Permit

November 5, 2018

The National Immigration Office (DNM) in Argentina has implemented changes to the application process for the 90-day work permit (24h visa).

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BRAZIL: New Visa for Receiving Technical Training

November 5, 2018

On 26 October 2018, the government published Normative Resolution 35/2018, regulating the issuance of a temporary visa and residence authorisation for receiving training related to the operation or maintenance of equipment or other goods produced in Brazil.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: New Visa Rules Bring Positive Changes for Expats

November 2, 2018

On 21 October, the UAE cabinet approved a number of new visa rules that will prove beneficial to numerous categories of foreign nationals in the UAE: including tourists, retirees, and students and the widows, divorcees, and children of foreign nationals.

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Going Global: Expand Your Business to India

November 1, 2018

A look at the international business climate and corporate immigration system of India and evaluation of the opportunities for companies expanding internationally. Work permits, employment visas or work visas, and business visas explained. Fifth edition in Newland Chase's 'Going Global' series.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 29th October 2018

October 29, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from the UK, Belgium, as well as updates from Indonesia and Argentina.

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COLOMBIA: New Labour Ministry Registration Required for all Foreign Workers

October 26, 2018

The Ministry of Labour has issued Resolution 4388, implementing the Single Registry of Foreign Workers in Colombia (“RUTEC”). The Ministry aims to collect and control information about foreign workers, allowing it to monitor their current status and avoid abusive and illegal contracting practices.

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BELGIUM: Transposition of EU Directives – State of Play

October 25, 2018

On 19 October 2018, the Council of Ministers approved a draft royal decree on the issuance of single permits. This represents the last major piece of legislation to fully implement the Single Permit Directive (2011/98/EU).

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ARGENTINA: Delays in Booking of Immigration Office Appointments [UPDATED]

October 25, 2018

There is currently a low availability of appointments at the Immigration Office (DNM), and delays of over two months for non-Mercosur visa applications, and over nine months for Mercosur visa applications. Express service fee applications have been suspended.

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INDONESIA: Further Details of Upcoming Regulations for Hiring Foreign Workers [UPDATED]

October 25, 2018

At a meeting of the US-ASEAN Business Council in Jakarta in early October 2018, attended by the Ministry of Manpower and the Directorate General of Immigration, it was stated that the implementation date of the new regulations would be 1 November 2018, and that a trial would be started on 15 October 2018. However, as of 24 October 2018, no trial period has begun and Immigration officers at the airport do not know when the implementation will begin.

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Top 3 Tips for Obtaining Work Authorization in China

October 23, 2018

Newland Chase's Managing Director for China, Wendy Xie, offers her "top 3 tips" for obtaining work authorization for foreign employees in China.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Home Office Releases More Details About Upcoming New Application Service

October 23, 2018

UK Visas & Immigration has released further information about its upcoming new Visa & Citizenship Application Service. The Home Office promises a more streamlined intuitive process, but implementation delays are likely. Applicants considered higher risk are likely to be subject to stricter scrutiny.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 22nd October 2018

October 22, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Vietnam, Belgium, Brazil, Ireland and Panama.

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BRAZIL: Expedited Processing for Residence Authorisation for Technical Assistance Now Limited to “Urgent” and “Emergency” Cases

October 19, 2018

On 16 October 2018, the National Immigration Council published Normative Resolution (NR) 34/2018, amending NR 03/2017, which is applicable to foreign nationals who enter Brazil for up to one year to provide technical assistance services while remaining on home contract.

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VIETNAM: Changes to Work Permit Rules

October 19, 2018

On 8 October 2018, Decree 140/2018/NĐ-CP was issued by MOLISA in Vietnam, bringing a few changes and additions to Decree 11/2016/ NĐ-CP.

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BELGIUM: 2019 Minimum Salary Increases for Work Permits

October 19, 2018

The Belgian government has announced a slight increase in the minimum salary requirements for Type B work permits.

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IRELAND: Ongoing Delays and Upcoming Minimum Wage Increase

October 18, 2018

There continue to be significant delays in obtaining appointments for Irish Residence Permit (IRP) registration for non-EEA nationals in Dublin. The delays are expected to persist for at least the rest of this year.

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PANAMA: Stamped Visa for Nationals of Cuba, China, Dominican Republic, India and Venezuela Now Valid for up to Five Years

October 17, 2018

Effective 12 October 2018, in Panama, the multiple-entry stamped visa issued to nationals of Cuba, China, Dominican Republic, India and Venezuela is valid for up to five years.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 15th October 2018

October 15, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from the UAE, the United Kingdom and Argentina.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Immigration Health Surcharge To Double [UPDATED]

October 12, 2018

[UPDATE] On 11 October 2018 the government laid before parliament the Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2018, which seeks to double the IHS to £400 per annum. Students, as well as those on the Youth Mobility Scheme, will continue to receive a discounted rate of £300.

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