María López
María Rabaneda López oversees the team of Newland Chase Switzerland immigration consultants, ensuring operational excellence and exceptional service delivery for multinational and national clients. Having worked in Swiss immigration and work authorization since 2012, María oversees end-to-end immigration processes with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and client care.
Since joining Newland Chase in 2012, she has leveraged her background in the international and banking sectors to support complex mobility needs. María holds a master’s degree in Translation and Interpretation from the University of Granada and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, with working knowledge of Italian and Portuguese. She is a sworn translator/interpreter (English–Spanish), appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Recent Articles by María López
Switzerland to Keep Current Quotas for Third-Country Nationals in 2026
On November 19, 2025, the Federal Council of Switzerland announced that quotas will remain the same for new work permit applications submitted during the 2026 calendar year for non-European Union/Euro…
Geneva announces updated minimum wage for 2026.
From January 1, 2026, the gross minimum hourly wage in Geneva will rise to CHF 24.59, up from the current CHF 24.48. This minimum wage applies across all economic sectors. However, on the recommendati…
Switzerland extends Protection Status S for Ukrainian citizens.
In light of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Swiss Federal Council announced an extension of Protection Status S until at least March 4, 2027 for individuals from Ukraine seeking protection in Switzerl…