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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.
Read MorePANAMA: 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).
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Weekly Roundup & Brexit Updates – 11 March 2019
March 11, 2019
The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from the UK Ireland Vietnam Denmark Argentina SouthAfrica Colombia and Switzerland. There are Brexit updates and meet our UK MDs Tony Butterworth & Darren Faife.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Immigration Authority Allows Dependent Visa Applications for Same-Sex Spouses
September 21, 2018
Effective 19 September 2018, the Hong Kong government has revised its immigration policy to allow a same-sex spouse or civil partner, or an opposite-sex civil partner, in a foreign legally-recognized relationship with an eligible sponsor, to apply for a dependent visa.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Immigration Authority Allows Dependent Visa Applications for Same-Sex Spouses
July 13, 2018
On 10 July 2018, the Hong Kong Immigration Authority confirmed that it has implemented an “interim arrangement” allowing dependent residence status for same-sex spouses with eligible sponsors, pending a review of its dependent immigration policy.
Read MoreHONG KONG: Court of Appeal Upholds Judgement Permitting Dependent Visas for Same-Sex Spouses
July 6, 2018
On 4th July 2018, Hong Kong’s highest court, the Court of Final Appeal, upheld a previous decision by a lower court to allow same-sex spouses to hold dependent visas, denying an appeal by the Director of Immigration.
Read MoreCOLOMBIA: Nationals of More Countries Included in Visa-Free Entry Regime
March 6, 2018
Effective 24th February 2018, the Colombian government has authorised certain nationals of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar and Serbia to enter Colombia without a visa. Moreover, nationals of Nicaragua who hold a valid visa or residence status from a Schengen country, the United States or Canada, as well as those who are residents of the North […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 12th February 2018
February 12, 2018
In this week’s edition, we bring you news that there are new work permit regulations in Russia. There’s an update on Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) applications in South Africa and there are changes to work permit regulations in Poland. Plus, there are updates from Nigeria, Iraq and Ghana.
Read MoreGlobal Trends | 2017 Roundup of Significant Global Corporate Immigration Developments
January 23, 2018
In 2017, Newland Chase published hundreds of client and public updates on significant changes to immigration policy impacting international business on dozens of countries via newsletters, white papers, client briefs, industry articles, and social media. The world of 2017 was one replete with change, especially in the field of global mobility. The trends toward globalization […]
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Update – Monday 18th December 2017
December 18, 2017
In this week’s edition, we report new immigration regulations in Brazil. There’s a new residence permit in Ireland and the Moscow Migration Office in Russia is issuing invitation letters in electronic format only. And, there’s news from South Africa, Costa Rica and China.
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