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EUROPEAN UNION and UKRAINE: EU Issues Operational Guidelines for Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) (2001/55/EC)
March 18, 2022
The European Commission (EC) issued new Operational Guidelines for the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) (2001/55/EC), which are aimed at both supporting the Member States in implementing the Directive and helping “those arriving to have a consistent and effective level of rights…”
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Processing for Entry Clearance Applications
March 16, 2022
The UK Home Office has announced the temporary suspension of the priority and super priority services for new study, work and family visas. This is to focus efforts on applications arising from the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The suspension currently applies to Entry Clearance applications only – those submitted outside the UK.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Eligible Ukrainians with Passports Can Apply for Digital Visas to Come to the UK
March 10, 2022
The Home Secretary has this morning announced a significant change to the visa process for those applying under the Ukraine Family Scheme. Following pressure to address delays and the limited availability of biometric appointments in the region, from March 15th Ukrainians with passports will now have access to a fully digital application process.
Read MoreEUROPEAN UNION and UKRAINE: EU Adopts Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainian Citizens, Initial Information Announced
March 4, 2022
The European Union (EU) ministers agreed to implement the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) (2001/55/EC) to provide Ukrainians refugees with a unified immigration option throughout the EU.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Relaxed Visa Rules for Ukrainian Nationals to Come to the UK via ‘Humanitarian Support Package’
March 2, 2022
In a statement to Parliament this week, Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed that the UK government has created a "generous" and "unprecedented" package of measures to help Ukrainians and their family members enter the UK.
Read MoreUKRAINE: European Immigration Concessions Begin for Individuals Fleeing Ukraine, Situation Remains Fluid
February 25, 2022
As anticipated, several European countries announced travel and immigration concessions today for individuals fleeing Ukraine due to the ongoing military invasion from Russia. In addition, the Ukrainian authorities also announced specific exit and border protocols, most of which specifically affect Ukrainian citizens.
Read MoreUKRAINE: Countries Implore Foreign Citizens in Ukraine to Depart Urgently
February 15, 2022
More than a dozen countries, including the U.S., the UK and Australia, have strongly urged their citizens residing in Ukraine to depart the country immediately due to the rising political and military tension with Russia.
Read MoreU.S.: Biden Administration to Relax Travel Proclamations and Allow Entry to Vaccinated Travelers
September 23, 2021
On 20 September 2021, the Biden administration announced it would simultaneously relax travel restrictions for foreign nationals traveling from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the U.K., Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, and India, and impose new travel requirements for travelers from all other countries.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Updates | Week Ending 28 May 2021
May 28, 2021
Newland Chase brings you the very latest immigration news and updates from around the globe for week ending 28 May, including news from Canada, Panama, Russia and the United States.
Read MoreGlobal Immigration Updates | Week Beginning 3 May 2021
May 7, 2021
Newland Chase brings you the very latest immigration news and updates from around the globe for week of 3 May, including news from Colombia, Hungary, Panama, Russia and the United States.
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