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BREXIT: Deal or No-Deal… What Does It Mean for UK-EU Immigration?
December 14, 2018
Events of this week make a no-deal Brexit look ever more likely. What does it mean for UK and EU nationals, business, and immigration? Possible no-deal Brexit, a second referendum, latest guidance on settled status, and the impact on companies and employee's work permits and residence explained.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Sponsor Compliance and Publication of Sanctions
December 13, 2018
Effective 13 December 2018, enhanced integrity regulations have come into effect in Australia, allowing the immigration department to publicly list companies which have failed to satisfy a sponsorship obligation.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: New Administrative Fees from April 2019
December 12, 2018
Effective 1 April 2019, the application and issuance/renewal fees will be significantly increased for the Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit and other passes administered by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore.
Read MoreINDIA: Increased Penalties for Late Registration and Late Visa Extension
December 11, 2018
Effective immediately, the Bureau of Immigration (BOI) has revised its penalty fees for late registration of foreign nationals, and for submission of visa extensions after visa expiry.
Read MoreINDONESIA: Change to Validity of RPTKA
December 11, 2018
Effective 10 December 2018, an RPTKA in Indonesia can only be valid for up to two years initially, rather than five as previously. After two years, the RPTKA can be extended for another period of two years, and after this for another one year.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: No Suspension of Tier 1 (Investor); Publication of Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules [LATEST]
December 11, 2018
The UK has announced an upcoming Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, to include several changes to Tier 1 routes. There are also reports that the Home Office has ‘’suspended the Tier 1 (Investor) route’’’ until further notice, but there is still no public announcement of this suspension.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 10th December 2018
December 10, 2018
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Singapore, Netherlands, USA, Malaysia, South Africa and Mexico. In our Company News, meet Enrique Arellano, Newland Chase Managing Director Mexico. plus NC holds a Brexit rounndtable with UKVI.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Citizens’ Rights Under the Withdrawal Agreement Versus a No-Deal Scenario
December 10, 2018
On 14 November 2018, the UK government reached an agreement with the European Union (EU) on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The deal, which still needs to be ratified by both the UK and European parliaments, includes arrangements about the legal status of EU citizens in the UK post Brexit.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Transitional Period for Croatians Extended to End of 2021
December 10, 2018
On 7 December 2018, the Swiss federal council announced it will maintain until 31 December 2021 the transitional provisions of Protocol III, which extended to Croatian nationals the Agreement on Free Movement of Persons (FMPA) between Switzerland and the European Union.
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA: Requirements for Travelling with Children Eased
December 5, 2018
Effective 1 December 2018, the "First Amendment of the Immigration Regulations, 2014" eases the requirements for parents and legal guardians travelling with children through South African ports of entry, which were first introduced in 2015.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: New Immigration Application Procedure for MIDA-Registered Companies
December 5, 2018
All new and renewal Employment Pass and Dependant Pass applications for companies with pre-approved positions under the Malaysia Investment Development Authority must be submitted via the the online Expatriate Services Division portal, rather than manually at the Immigration Unit at MIDA.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: New Minimum Salary Levels for 2019
December 5, 2018
Effective 1 January 2019, the Dutch immigration authorities (IND) have announced new minimum salary levels for knowledge migrant workers (aka Highly Skilled Migrants), graduates and Blue Card applicants coming to the Netherlands.
Read MoreUNITED STATES: Preparing for the Fiscal Year 2020 Cap-Subject H-1B Filing Period
December 4, 2018
On 1 April 2019, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start to accept H-1B petitions from cap-subject employers for skilled foreign workers starting work in fiscal year 2020 (from 1 October 2019).
Read MoreMEXICO: Delays Expected at Immigration Offices
December 4, 2018
As a new administration takes office in Mexico, major staff changes are expected to take place in the upcoming days within the offices of the National Immigration institute (INM) around the country, including at international airports.
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Higher Minimum Salary for S Pass Applicants
December 3, 2018
Effective 1 January 2019, the minimum qualifying salary for the S Pass in Singapore will be increased from SGD 2200 to SGD 2300.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: ESD Foreign Knowledge Worker Projection for 2019 Now Open
December 3, 2018
Effective 3 December 2019, companies who are registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) in Malaysia can start to apply for their 2019 Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection for Employment Passes and Professional Visit Passes.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 3rd December 2018
December 3, 2018
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Ukraine, Malaysia and the UAE. Why not register for our latest live webinar, Kickstart 2019: 3 Global Immigration Updates You Need to Know...
Read MoreUKRAINE: Stricter Border Controls for Russian Nationals Under Martial Law
November 30, 2018
Effective 26 November 2018 until 27 December 2018, Ukraine has declared martial law in the regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, Kherson, Odessa, Nikolaev and Vinnitsa.
Read MoreMALAYSIA: MDEC Foreign Knowledge Worker Projection for 2019 Opens on 3 December 2018
November 30, 2018
Companies who are registered with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) can start to apply for their 2019 Foreign Knowledge Worker (FKW) projection for Employment Passes from 3 December 2018.
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Further Details of Long-Term Visa Scheme
November 28, 2018
On 24 November 208, the UAE cabinet approved new long-term residence visas, and announced further details of the qualifying requirements for certain key professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. Currently, residence visas are valid for up to three years.
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