Immigration Insights

January 15, 2019

The Italian government has announced that it is preparing legislation that will allow British citizens residing legally in Italy to remain resident in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

January 14, 2019

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the Netherlands, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and Brazil. Plus read our latest blog post, 2019 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends.

January 11, 2019

Comprehensive review and look ahead for 2019 at the international business climate and global business immigration and mobility. Emphasis on expected changes in laws for work permits, business visas, work and residence authorisation globally and in key countries and regions around the world.

January 11, 2019

1 March 2019 is the deadline for registered foreign nationals in the Philippines to report to the immigration office. The Annual Report (“AR”) 2019 period began on 1 January 2019.

January 11, 2019

Effective 9 January 2019, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) in Indonesia have reduced the number of embassies and consulates where the Limited Stay Visa (VTT) can be collected from 65 to 22.

January 10, 2019

Effective 15 January 2019, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia has reminded companies of the existing rule that the Professional Visit Pass (PVP) is intended for short-term work activities, and can only be issued for 12 months maximum, with no renewals.

January 9, 2019

On 7 January 2019, the Dutch Cabinet announced that British citizens who have right of residence in the Netherlands on 29 March 2019 can continue to live, work and study in the Netherlands even in the event of a no deal Brexit.

January 8, 2019

On 1 January 2019, the new administration published Provisional Measure 870, reorganising government Ministries and public agencies in Brazil.

January 7, 2019

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the United Kingdom, Belgium and Nigeria... plus why not read our latest blog post - 2018 In Review: Top 8 Global Business Immigration News Stories of the Year.

January 4, 2019

Review and summary of the top global business immigration news stories and developments of 2018. Changes in visas and work permits rules for companies, foreign employees, and expats in the U.S., the UK, Australia, China, Brazil, Indonesia, the UAE, and Hong Kong.

January 4, 2019

An Order of 18 December 2018 authorises the doubling of the UK's immigration health surcharge (IHS) to £400 per annum, effective 8 January 2019.

January 2, 2019

The Single Permit Directive (2011/98/EU) has been implemented in Belgium, effective 1 Jan 2019, meanwhile, the Flanders region has prepared its own work permit legislation, effective 1 Jan 2019. The EU intra-company transfer directive (2014/66/EU) is not expected to be implemented until May 2019.

January 2, 2019

Effective immediately, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Interior has increased the fee for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) from the equivalent of USD 1000 to USD 2000.

December 24, 2018

The very latest immigration updates from around the globe in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week, we look at news from the United Kingdom, Germany and Ireland. Plus why not watch our On-Demand Webinar, Kickstart 2019: 3 Global Immigration Updates You Need to Know...

December 21, 2018

Review of three rising global technology industry hotbeds - Barcelona, Spain; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Sydney, Australia. Tech start-up scene, financing, talent pool, and incubators discussed. Business immigration, work permits, and visas explained.

December 20, 2018

A Statement of Changes laid before Parliament for “resident EU citizens (& their EU citizen family members) with a valid passport” & “their non-EU citizen family members holding a valid biometric residence card” to apply for settled/pre-settled status via EU Settlement Scheme, from 21 Jan 2019.

December 20, 2018

The UK Home Office has published its long-awaited policy paper on its proposed future skills-based immigration system, designed to replace freedom of movement for EU citizens after Brexit.

December 20, 2018

The Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in Ireland is now requesting that Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) holders apply for their Stamp 4 permission four months in advance of the expiry date of their CSEP, (i.e., once they have completed 20 months on their employment permit).

December 17, 2018

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Australia, the UK, Kenya, Switzerland, Indonesia, Singapore and India. Plus read our latest Brexit blog post and read about our latest award win!

December 16, 2018

Effective 28 January 2019, employers in the United Kingdom will be able to rely on an online right-to-work check to prove the status of prospective employees.