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MALAYSIA: MYXpats Centre Requires ESD Portal Users to Complete Survey
February 8, 2019
All employers registered with the ESD portal of the MYXpats Centre to apply for Employment Passes or Professional Visit Passes must complete an online client experience survey before carrying out any further transactions through the portal.
Read MorePHILIPPINES: New Requirements and Restrictions for Special Work Permit and Provisional Work Permit
February 8, 2019
On 29 January 2019, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in the Philippines issued Operations Order No. JHM-2019-002, prescribing supplemental guidelines for SWP and PWP issuance.
Read MoreGERMANY: Plans to Introduce Transition Period for UK Nationals to Regularise Immigration Status After a No-Deal Brexit
February 6, 2019
The German federal government has announced its plans for UK nationals in Germany after 29 March 2019, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Read MoreBREXIT: Switzerland and UK Agreement on Citizens’ Rights After Brexit
February 6, 2019
The Swiss Federal Council and the UK government have approved an agreement protecting the rights of Swiss nationals currently residing in the UK and the reciprocal rights of UK nationals currently residing in Switzerland, after the UK leaves the EU.
Read MoreVENEZUELA: Embassy in Argentina Can Now Apostille Venezuelan Criminal Records Certificates
February 5, 2019
Effective immediately, the Venezuelan embassy in Argentina is now authorised to stamp an apostille seal on Venezuelan criminal records certificates.
Read MoreROMANIA: Significant Increase in Work Permit Quotas for 2019
February 5, 2019
The Government in Romania has increased to 20,000 the total number of work permits that can be issued in 2019 to non-EU nationals, up significantly from 7000 in 2018.
Read MoreMEXICO: Delays at Immigration Offices
February 5, 2019
As the new federal administration takes office in Mexico, major staff changes are taking place within the offices of the National Immigration institute (INM) around the country, affecting the processing times of submitted applications.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 4 February 2019
February 4, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the UK, UAE, and USA, plus updates from Colombia and Denmark.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Changes to H-1B Cap Lottery Announced But Registration Requirement Postponed
January 31, 2019
On 31 Jan 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to amend regulations governing the H-1B cap process. The rule changes the lottery process, effective this year, but postpones implementation of the electronic registration requirement until the FY 2021 H-1B cap season.
Read MoreDENMARK: Government Publishes Plan for UK Citizens in Event of No-Deal Brexit
January 30, 2019
The Danish government has published details of a planned temporary transitional scheme extending the rights of British citizens already resident in Denmark on 29 March 2019 in the event of a no deal Brexit.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
January 29, 2019
Effective 28 January 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed premium processing for all fiscal year (FY) 2019 H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: Longer Processing Times as All In-Country Visa Applications Must be Submitted Online
January 29, 2019
Effective 28 January 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombia has announced that all in-country visa procedures must now be completed online. In-person visa applications at the Ministry will no longer be accepted.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government Publishes Plan for EU Citizens Arriving After No-Deal Brexit
January 29, 2019
On 28 January 2019, the UK Home Office published a policy paper outlining its proposals for how it will treat EU citizens arriving in the UK after a no-deal Brexit.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 29th January 2019
January 29, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week we bring you news from the UK, New Zealand and Belarus.
Read MoreNEW ZEALAND: Centralised Visa Lodgement
January 28, 2019
Effective 14 January 2019, paper and online visa applications received from applicants resident in the Wellington and Palmerston North regions of New Zealand (except student applications) have begun to be directed to Auckland’s National Documentation Office (NaDO).
Read MoreBELARUS: Foreign Nationals Can Register Online
January 28, 2019
Effective 2 January 2019, foreign nationals who have arrived in Belarus through international check points (not from Russia) can submit a request for online registration via the Unified Portal of E-Services.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Public Testing of EU Settlement Scheme Opens
January 23, 2019
Effective 21 January, the Home Office opened the voluntary public testing phase of the EU Settlement Scheme to resident EU citizens (and their EU citizen family members) with a valid passport and their non-EU citizen family members holding a valid biometric residence card.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 21st January 2019
January 21, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news regarding Brexit, plus country articles from Russia, Mexico, Italy, Colombia and Kenya. Plus read our latest blog post Global Immigration 101: Schengen Visas.
Read MoreMEXICO: Increased Immigration Fees from 1 January 2019
January 18, 2019
Effective 1 January 2019, the fees charged by the National Immigration Institute (INM) in Mexico for immigration services have increased, in line with the Consumer Price Index yearly increase.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: Schengen Visas
January 18, 2019
Useful guide to Schengen Visas for business travelers to Europe. Included is a latest status update on the recent European Union proposals for improvement of the common Schengen Visa system.
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