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UNITED KINGDOM: New Start-Up Visa Announced
June 13, 2018
The UK Home Office announced the creation of a new Start-Up Visa during London's Tech Week. The new visa, scheduled for launch in Spring 2019, will be available for tech entrepreneurs seeking to work in the UK.
Read MoreNETHERLANDS: Croatian Worker Restrictions Lifted from 1 July 2018
June 12, 2018
The government of the Netherlands decided on 8 June 2018 to lift the current work authorisation requirements for Croatian workers from 1 July 2018. From that date, Croatian nationals will have the same access to the Dutch labour market as nationals of other EU Member States.
Read MoreRUSSIA: New Law on Counter-Sanctions Does Not Directly Restrict Immigration
June 11, 2018
From 4 June 2018, Federal Law No. 127-FZ “On Measures of Affect (Counteraction) in Connection with Unfriendly Actions of the United States of America and other Foreign States” authorises Russia to impose responsive restriction measures on the US and other foreign states at the President’s decision.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 11th June 2018
June 11, 2018
Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week we look at news from the EU, Australia and Mexico, as well as Russia, Panama and Switzerland.
Read MoreTHAILAND: Recent Amendments to Foreign Employee Rules
June 11, 2018
Effective 28 March 2018, the Thai Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Foreign nationals (No. 2) B.E. 2561 (2018) introduced some important changes to the immigration and employment rules for foreign nationals.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration 101: A Work Permit by Any Other Name
June 8, 2018
What is a work permit? A discussion of global corporate immigration requirements for companies and employees, and the process, requirements, and tips for obtaining work permits in countries around the world from one of the leading international business travel and corporate immigration providers.
Read MoreMEXICO: Increased Immigration Verification Visits
June 8, 2018
The National Institute of Migration (INM) has recently increased the number of immigration verification visits.The purpose of the INM verification visit is to corroborate the existence and normal operation of the company and to prove the legal status of foreign employees.
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Proposed Changes to Skilled Migration Lists
June 7, 2018
The Australian Department of Jobs and Small Business is currently undergoing a public submissions process to review proposed changes to the Short and Medium Long Term Strategic Skills Occupation Lists and the Regional Occupations List.
Read MorePANAMA: Executive Decree Clarifies Basis for Cancelling Work Permits
June 7, 2018
The Ministry of Labour has published an executive decree setting out possible grounds for the cancellation of work permits. The national immigration authority has recently cancelled a number of residence permits issued to foreign nationals on the basis of fraudulent documentation.
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION: Posted Worker Reform Adopted by European Parliament
June 6, 2018
The European Parliament has voted in favour of adopting amendments to the Posting of Workers Directive (1996/71/EC), agreed with the Council and the Commission in March 2018. Member states have 2 years to transpose the rules into their national laws; they must effect them by the end of this period.
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Update – Federal Council Confirms Initial List of Occupations Requiring Labour Market Test
June 6, 2018
On 23rd May 2018, the Swiss Federal Council confirmed the initial list of occupations for which, from 1 July 2018, employers wishing to hire foreign nationals will have to test the Swiss labour market by advertising.
Read MoreKAZAKHSTAN: Work Permit No Longer Required for CEOs and Deputies
June 4, 2018
Recent amendments to the immigration rules that apply to chief executives and their deputies are benefiting companies operating in Kazakhstan. Effective April 28, work permits are no longer required for foreign chief executives and their deputies of Kazakhstani companies with foreign ownership.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup – 4th June 2018
June 4, 2018
Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. This week we look at news from Argentina, Italy and Canada, as well as Israel and Kazakhstan.
Read MoreARGENTINA: Major Fee Increases for Most Immigration Processes
June 1, 2018
The Argentine Immigration Department is introducing a major increase in the fees of most immigration related processes. Effective June 6, various governments fees for immigration processes will increase an average of 300 percent, up to 500 percent for some applications.
Read MoreITALY: Labour Authorities Step-Up Enforcement of Posted Worker Rules
June 1, 2018
The Italian Labour Inspectorate (INL) has implemented stricter rules and policies on investigating company compliance with Italy’s rules implementing the European Union (EU) Posted Workers Enforcement Directive. Companies both sending and hosting foreign workers in Italy should verify compliance.
Read MoreCANADA: UAE Citizens Visa-Free Starting June 5
May 31, 2018
Effective June 5, citizens of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will no longer require a visa to enter Canada. UAE nationals will be granted entry with only a valid UAE passport and an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). The new visa waiver is applicable for business, tourism, and family visits.
Read MoreISRAEL: Changes to Hi-Tech (HIT) Visa Applications Process
May 31, 2018
The Israeli Ministry of Interior (MOI) has implemented amended rules for the new “Hi-Tech” (HIT) Visa. Under the amended rules, all applicants must now apply for their HIT Visas through Israeli overseas consular posts.
Read MorePlans to Modernise the EU’s “Schengen” Visa System Move Forward
May 30, 2018
Latest news on European Union (EU) plans to modernise the Schengen Visa system for business travel. Included are updates on proposed short-stay visa application process, ETIAS system, EES system, and VIS system.
Read More“How-to Guide” for an American British Princess Immigrating to the UK
May 24, 2018
How will Meghan Markle immigrate to the United Kingdom now that she has married Prince Harry in a Royal Wedding and become a princess? A leading global immigration firm takes a light-hearted look.
Read MoreGREECE: New Intra-Corporate Transfer Permit Implemented
May 23, 2018
The Greek government has published a law implementing the European Union (EU) Directive 2014/66 “on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer”.Further clarification on the application of the law is expected in the coming weeks.
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