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
Swiss Federal Council Reviews Future of Protection Status S for Displaced Ukrainians
The Swiss Federal Council has launched a consultation on the future of Protection Status S for people displaced from Ukraine. Given the ongoing conflict and the absence of a foreseeable lasting ceasef…
New measures to boost talent retention and workforce integration in Switzerland.
Switzerland is introducing new measures to improve labor market access for both beneficiaries of protection status S and internationally trained talent. On May 27, 2026, the Federal Council adopted pr…
Geneva votes to revise minimum wage rules for student holiday work
On March 8, 2026, voters in Geneva approved a revision of the Law on Labor Inspection and Relations (LIRT), introducing a specific minimum wage regime for student holiday jobs. Under the new provision…
Free Movement Confirmed for Croatian Workers in Switzerland
Croatian nationals working in Switzerland will not be subject to permit quotas in 2026. At its meeting on January 14, the Federal Council was informed that the number of B and L permits issued in 2025…
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…