Immigration Insights

September 20, 2018

The federal Police in Brazil are currently implementing a new internal IT system (SISMIGRA) to replace the previous one (SINCRE).

September 20, 2018

Effective 12 September 2018, new fees ("stamp duty") are applicable in Greece to non-EU nationals applying for various categories of residence permit.

September 20, 2018

On 18 September 2018, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its much-anticipated report on the impact of migration to the UK from the European Economic Area (EEA).

September 19, 2018

A look at the business climate and corporate immigration system of South Africa and evaluation of the opportunities for companies expanding internationally. The fourth edition in Newland Chase's 'Going Global' series.

September 17, 2018

Effective 1 Oct 2018, third-country nationals working in the Netherlands with an intra-corporate transfer permit can perform self-employed activities alongside the main working activities for which their residence permit in the Netherlands has been initially granted, according to a recent decree.

September 17, 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 Australia, the Netherlands, the EU, Slovakia and Singapore. Plus there are updates from Argentina, Philippines, and Portugal.

September 17, 2018

A general strike called by several large trade unions for 24 and 25 September in protest at the government’s economic policy is expected to affect services provided by the National Immigration Office, the National Civil Registry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs among others.

September 14, 2018

Decree Law no. 9/2018, published on 11 September 2018 and effective 1 October 2018, implements the latest amendments to the immigration law in Portugal, which in turn were published on 28 August 2017.

September 14, 2018

On 9 July 2018, the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) published Directive (EU) 2018/957 of 28 June 2018, amending Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services.

September 13, 2018

The Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines has issued a "Note With Recommendation" warning that it has run out of the visa stickers that are usually issued for the extension of temporary visitor or 9(a) visas (“TV Sticker”).

September 13, 2018

A trade deal between eleven Pacific Rim countries is set to be ratified by the Australian Government, after support for the deal was raised by the Labor Party.

September 12, 2018

Effective immediately, third country nationals resident in another member state who work in the Netherlands with a work permit but return to their country of residence at least once a week (i.e. “cross border workers” / “frontier workers”) are no longer limited to 90 days stay in any 180-day period.

September 12, 2018

Effective 10 September 2018, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore no longer requires employers to endorse forms using their company stamps. This easing of requirements applies to all MOM forms, including the declaration page of the In Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

September 11, 2018

Effective 5 September 2018, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) in Australia has ceased accepting priority processing requests for the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482) and Temporary Work (Skilled) visa (subclass 457).

September 11, 2018

The number of non-EU nationals attending the Foreign Police office in Bratislava, Slovakia to submit initial and renewal applications for temporary residence permits (including single permits) has increased significantly in recent weeks, leading to very long queues.

September 10, 2018

On 4 September 2018 the main offices of the General Directorate of Migration in San Jose were closed after a raid by the Judicial Investigation Directorate. [UPDATE] Despite an indefinite strike of public-sector workers, due to start on 10 September 2018, the DGME offices will be open as normal.

September 10, 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 New Zealand, China, Spain and Iraq.

September 7, 2018

Currently, Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is experiencing delays in the processing of applications for visas under the Entrepreneur’s Act (14/2013) due to staff shortages, as well as ongoing delays in processing of residence authorisations.

September 7, 2018

As we reported in August, the Chinese government has abolished the work permit requirement for residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (HMT residents). Effective 1 September 2018, HMT residents can voluntarily apply for a new mainland residence card.

September 7, 2018

Effective immediately, interim visas in New Zealand are valid for 21 days after a temporary entry visa application is declined or withdrawn.