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SOUTH AFRICA: Revisions to Immigration Regulations

May 30, 2014

As of May 26 2014, a series of legislative revisions to South African immigration regulations have come into force under the provisions of the 2007 and 2001 Immigration Amendment Acts. While it remains uncertain how these revisions will be implemented…

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SOUTH AFRICA: Travel Restrictions for Temporary Residence Permit holders

May 13, 2014

Immigration Directive 43 of 2010 was withdrawn by the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) on 24 February 2014. The withdrawal of this directive means that a foreign national whose Temporary Residence Permit expires while their renewal application is…

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SOUTH KOREA: Tuberculosis Test for Long-Term Visa or Residence

April 1, 2020

16 more countries have been added to the list of countries whose nationals are required to submit a tuberculosis test certificate in support of long-term visa and Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) applications in South Korea.

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SOUTH AMERICA: Ten Years of Freedom of Movement

May 6, 2019

In place now 10 years, MERCOSUR Residence Agreement is foundation for Freedom of Movement in South America. Look at impacts & opportunities for business.

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AFRICA: EU Trust Fund Aid Provided to North Africa Region

July 8, 2016

The European Commission has announced plans to allocate €27.5 million to the North of Africa region as part of their EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa programme, which aims to provide stability and contribute to better migration management. As well…

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Spotlight on Africa

February 4, 2016

This is the first of our new Spotlight series exploring different regions across the globe. We hope to provide you with the most up to date and relevant information should you wish to expand to new destinations. Why Africa? There...

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UNITED STATES: Biden Administration Lifts Travel Restrictions to Allow Vaccinated Travelers into United States

October 29, 2021

To advance the safe resumption of global travel during the COVID-⁠19 pandemic, on 25 October President Biden issued a Proclamation emphasizing the continued enhanced measures against the spread of the virus. Travel restrictions for foreign nationals traveling from China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the U.K., Brazil, Ireland, South Africa, and India, are to be relaxed and new travel requirements for travelers from all other countries imposed. The Proclamation applies to all travelers aboard flights scheduled to arrive in the United States that depart after 12:01 a.m. EST on 8 November, 2021.

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U.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.

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Global Immigration Weekly Roundup – 10th December 2018

December 10, 2018

The latest global immigration news in your weekly newsletter from Newland Chase. We bring you news from Singapore, Netherlands, USA, Malaysia, South Africa and Mexico. In our Company News, meet Enrique Arellano, Newland Chase Managing Director Mexico. plus NC holds a Brexit rounndtable with UKVI.

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Navigating New Horizons in Global Immigration: Emerging Trends 2024

January 30, 2024

2024 stands as a pivotal moment for transformation and technological advancements in the global mobility and immigration landscape.

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