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Spotlight on Mexico

August 31, 2016

This is the latest instalment in our 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 Mexico? Mexico...

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CANADA: Migration from Hong Kong Up by 85%

August 3, 2016

Hong Kong migration to Canada has increased by 85% compared to last year according to statistics released by Mercan Capital Ltd and Ming Pao East Canada edition. Canadian Government"s Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) statistics have revealed that there were…

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Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Symposium 2019

July 11, 2016

The international mobility community comes together, courtesy of Worldwide ERC®, in Boston, Massachusetts for this year’s bigger, bolder GWS. Network, benchmark, collaborate, and reconnect with peers, experts, industry builders and innovators to share distinct global perspectives and build mobility solutions for today and the future. Newland Chase is exhibiting!

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Israel and China: New Ten Year Multiple-Entry Visa Agreement Signed

July 1, 2016

Earlier this week, the Israeli parliament (Knesset) ratified an agreement for a new ten year multiple-entry visa between Israel and China. This enables nationals of both countries to be issued with multiple-entry visas to Israel and China, valid for a…

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COLOMBIA: Visa-Free Entry Extended and Schengen Changes

March 7, 2016

Effective 2nd February 2016, the Colombian government has authorised certain nationals of Colombia and Myanmar to enter Colombia without a visa. The Colombian government has also decided to issue Schengen nationals with PIP-5 entry and stay permits instead of the…

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USA: Diversity Immigrant Visa Program

October 1, 2015

The USA congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State and provides a maximum of 55,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) each fiscal year to be made available to persons from countries with low rates…

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UK: Home Secretary Overrules Home Office Decision to Ban Chinese Artist

August 6, 2015

The Home secretary is investigating the case of dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who has been refused a six-month visa by the British government but has been granted entry outside the rules for just 20 days compared to the normal…

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US: Changes to H-1B Employer Protocols

June 11, 2015

On 9th April 2015 the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office made a ruling that has set a new precedent for the protocol that applies to employers of H-1B workers. This new ruling will require employers to pay careful heed to H-1B workers…

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Canada: Mandatory ETA in 2016 for Visa Exempt Nationals

May 14, 2015

The government of Canada has announced its intention to implement a pre-entry screening process for those foreign nationals who are currently exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary resident visa (TRV) before they enter Canada. This means that visitors…

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KAZAHKSTAN: Visa Waiver for Business and Tourist Travellers

July 11, 2014

Kazakhstan is due to introduce a visa waiver programme for nationals of the following 10 countries, who wish to enter or transit through for business or tourism purposes: France Germany Holland Italy Japan Malaysia South Korea United Arab Emirates United…

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