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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Indian Nationals Under 14-Day Visa on Arrival May Not Change Status

November 4, 2017

Effective immediately, Indian nationals holding a 14-day visa on arrival, issued on the basis of a US visa valid for at least six months or Green Card, or of a valid UK or EU residence visa, cannot change status to another visa type, such as a tourist, business or employment visa, while in the UAE. […]

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Visa on Arrival Extended to More Indian Nationals

September 22, 2017

The Cabinet of the United Arab Emirates has approved the expansion of the visa on arrival program to Indian nationals who have a valid residence visa from either the United Kingdom or another European Union member state. The new policy has not yet been implemented. Background In May 2017, the UAE opened the visa-on-arrival program […]

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Understanding British Culture and Society: A Guide for Employees Moving to the UK

December 28, 2023

If you're moving to the United Kingdom, you may be wondering about British culture and the types of norms and customs that make up British life.

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AUSTRALIA – To Be Added to UK ETA

June 23, 2023

Australia will be included in the United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system when it fully rolls out sometime in 2024.

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UK: First Ballot for India Young Professional Scheme Open

March 9, 2023

As part of a post-Brexit trade deal between India and the United Kingdom, the India Young Professional Scheme visa will allow Indian nationals between the ages of 18 and 30 to live and work in the UK for up to two years.

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SWITZERLAND: Services Mobility Agreement Extended

November 23, 2022

The SMA in place between Switzerland and the United Kingdom has been extended through 2025. This agreement allows service providers to work in both countries, and workers to stay on a short-term basis.

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Newland Chase Enters Partnership with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation

May 27, 2022

Newland Chase, a global leader in corporate immigration services and wholly owned subsidiary of CIBT, has partnered with the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), the leading advocacy group for corporate recruiters in the United Kingdom.  This new partnership will extend preferential access and pricing for Newland Chase’s services to members of the REC.

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Ray Rackham Joins CIBT as Managing Director, UK

July 8, 2021

CIBT has announced Ray Rackham as its new Managing Director of the United Kingdom. In his new role, Ray is responsible for the company’s combined UK businesses, accelerating convergence of Newland Chase and CIBTvisas in the UK market.

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White Paper | Brexit Impacts on the UK Oil and Gas Industry

March 16, 2021

With the end of free movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, and the introduction of new UK immigration rules, what immigration options are available for workers and employers in the oil and gas sector?

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BREXIT: Switzerland and UK Conclude Agreement on Mobility of Service Suppliers

December 11, 2020

Switzerland and the United Kingdom have secured an agreement on services. The Service Mobility Agreement (SMA), which will be signed on 14 December 2020 and enter in to force from 1 January 2021, will be valid initially for two years.

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