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Simplifying UK visa applications for Chinese business partners
January 12, 2015
As of December 2014, a new visa scheme launched by UKVI aims to maintain the UK"s position as the fourth most popular destination for Chinese investment worldwide. "Select Business Scheme UK" (SBS UK) will greatly simplify the process for inviting…
Read MoreBritish-Irish visa scheme introduced for Chinese and Indian visitors
November 19, 2014
The UK and Ireland have officially agreed to a new British-Irish visa scheme to enable Chinese and Indian visitors to enter the UK and Ireland on a single visit visas as opposed to applying separately to each country. The scheme…
Read MoreA New Beginning for Tier 1 (Investor) route?
February 26, 2014
For months now, one of the most topical debates amongst migrants and practitioners has been whether the Tier 1 (Investor) route into the UK will continue, especially with the recent news of the Canadian Federal Investment Route being closed down...
Read MoreThe fresh challenge of the MINT countries
February 21, 2014
In October 2012, Newland Chase held a seminar about Global Immigration to the BRIC countries: Brazil, Russia, India and China. These economies in recent years have become, as predicted, global economic giants, albeit to different degrees. The world has seen...
Read MoreUK Immigration Update: Tuberculosis Screening
February 20, 2014
As of 31st March, those applying for a UK visa valid for 6 months or more from the following countries will be required to obtain a medical certificate confirming no presence of Tuberculosis: Algeria, Belarus Bhutan Burma Iraq Sri Lanka…
Read MoreCANADA: 10 year multiple entry visas for visitors
February 6, 2014
From 6th February 2014, visitors to Canada will be automatically considered for multiple-entry visas (Temporary Resident Visas - TRV.) These visas allow qualified visitors to enter and exit Canada for six months at a time for up to 10 years, and…
Read MoreNew Statement of Changes Tuberculosis Screening
December 10, 2013
Following on from our news last month, the Home Office today announced yet a further amendments to the immigration rules in respect of Tuberculosis Screening. Previously, nationals of China, Hong Kong and Macau were not required to be screened unless they wished to enter the UK for…
Read MoreMay’s Great Club! A new VIP club for elite global business leaders
November 14, 2013
The Home Secretary, Theresa May announced on 6 November 2013, a new pilot initiative lasting for 12 months to offer dedicated VIP immigration services to “100 Global Business Leaders” by invitation. These business leaders will already have a strong business...
Read MoreChanges to the UK Immigration Rules – July 2013
June 11, 2013
The UK Border Agency has published a new Statement of Changes, HC44, which will introduce a number of minor changes to the UK Immigration Rules. The new rules will take effect on the 1st July 2013 and notable points include…
Read MoreA New ‘Gateway’ from East to West
June 4, 2013
Over the past couple of years we have recognised a significant increase in the number of entrepreneurs, investors and start up companies moving from East Asian countries such as China and Japan to the UK. Equally, we are seeing a...
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