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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 17th September 2018

September 17, 2018

Discover the latest immigration news and updates from around the globe with your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. In this week’s edition, we bring you news from Australia, the Netherlands, the EU, Slovakia and Singapore. Plus there are updates from Argentina, Philippines, and Portugal.

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Global Immigration 101: Visa-Free and Visa-on-Arrival

July 27, 2018

What are visa-free and visa-on-arrival? Can you use them for international business trips? A discussion of differences, processes, pros, and cons for business travelers from one of the leading international business travel and corporate immigration providers.

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LGBT Expatriate Rights on the Rise: 7 APAC Destinations Examined

July 12, 2018

Hong Kong's high court handed down a victory for LGBT expats last week, giving them rights to dependent spouse visas. While the APAC region continues to present challenges for LGBT expats, there are signs of positive change benefiting companies and foreign employees. A look at 7 APAC destinations.

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Global Immigration Update – Monday 26th March 2018

March 26, 2018

In this week’s edition, we bring you news that the restrictions on Croatian workers in the UK will be lifted from 30th June 2018. Australia has announced a new global talent scheme and there’s a new streamlined change of status application process in Peru. Plus, there are updates from the USA, Slovakia and the Philippines.

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Global Immigration Update – Tuesday 2nd January 2018

January 2, 2018

In this week’s edition, we bring you news that the Home Secretary has written an open letter to EU citizens in the UK. Plus, there’s news that Iraq is limiting visa letters of approval to three months and foreign nationals departing the country may no longer obtain their exit visas at federal Iraqi airports. And, there’s immigration news […]

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Global Immigration Update – Monday 11th December 2017

December 11, 2017

In this week’s edition, we bring you news of a Statement of Changes to the UK immigration rules. The US Supreme Court has reinstated the travel ban and Bulgarians and Romanians no longer need a visa to travel to Canada. And, there’s news from the Netherlands, the Philippines and Switzerland.

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TAIWAN: Philippine Nationals Visa-Exempt from 1st November 2017

October 18, 2017

Effective 1st November 2017, qualifying Philippine nationals can travel to Taiwan visa-free for stays of up to 14 days, for tourism, business, visiting relatives, or attending functions or events. The visa waiver scheme will run for an initial nine-month trial period, until 31st July 2018. Those who intend to stay in Taiwan for more than […]

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TAIWAN: Permanent Residents of Hong Kong and Macau Can Now Obtain Multiple-Entry Permit Online

October 10, 2017

Effective 2nd October 2017, permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau, who live in one of 27 designated locations can apply for one-year or three-year multiple-entry permits for Taiwan online, rather than in person at the Taipei Representative Office. Previously, only a single-entry permit to Taiwan was available through the online platform. Obtaining a visa upon […]

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Global Immigration Update – Tuesday 29th August 2017

August 29, 2017

In this week’s edition, we announce that UK net migration has dropped to a three year low, and the USA has temporarily suspended non-immigrant visa processing in Russia. We also bring you the latest immigration news from Malaysia, Philippines, and Peru.

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EGYPT: Local Registration Requirement Enforced

August 2, 2017

As of mid-July 2017, nationals of certain countries must now register with the immigration authorities within seven days of arrival in Egypt, or face fines. The registration requirement for all foreign nationals is part of existing immigration law, but has only recently been enforced, and only for certain nationals. Who is affected? The registration requirement […]

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