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CHINA: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Employer Sponsor FAQ

April 23, 2020

China has taken several measures to limit the spread of COVID-19; since late March 2020 these have focussed on limiting the re-introduction of the virus to the People’s Republic of China via incoming travellers.  The NIA (National Immigration Administration) has imposed a series of measures to limit the entry of foreigners from abroad.

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SOUTH KOREA: New Process for Visa Issuance

February 18, 2020

Effective 24 February 2020, Korean consulates will begin to phase out the stamping of visas into passports.

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2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 4 of 4)

February 7, 2020

Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Stricter Document Retention Rules for Sponsors

August 22, 2019

Effective immediately, the Home Office has updated its guidance on document retention for sponsors under the Points Based System.

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MEXICO: Increased Scrutiny of Immigration Documents

June 27, 2019

Effective immediately, foreign national travellers to and within Mexico may now be subject to increased immigration document checks.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 28 May 2019

May 28, 2019

The latest global immigration insights and Brexit news, plus forthcoming webinars and events, in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Nationals of Seven More Countries Can Now Use ePassport Gates

May 23, 2019

Visitors to the UK from seven new countries are now able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK and at juxtaposed controls.

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PANAMA: Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit

May 13, 2019

Effective 24 Apr 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).

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FACT CHECK: Will U.S. Citizens (and others) Need a Visa to Visit Europe in 2021?

March 15, 2019

Will US citizens need a visa for Europe in 2021? No. But they will need an ETIAS - the EU's new European Travel Information and Authorisation System in 2021. Contrary to media reports this week, the ETIAS is not a visa but an electronic travel authorization for visa-free travel to Europe.

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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.

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