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NIGERIA: Government Overhauls Visa Policy

February 18, 2020

On 4 February 2020, the government of Nigeria launched the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 (NVP 2020).

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2020 LOOK AHEAD: Global Business Immigration and Mobility Trends (Part 4 of 4)

February 7, 2020

Newland Chase takes a look ahead at 2020. Including business immigration, visas, and mobility global trends and regional developments to expect this year.

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BREXIT: UK Leaves EU and Enters Transition Period

January 31, 2020

Brexit: What Happens Next? Under the Withdrawal Agreement, free movement rights will continue until the end of the transition period (31 December 2020 unless extended).

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BREXIT: Majority Conservative Government Expected to Pass Withdrawal Agreement Bill

December 18, 2019

In the 12 December 2019 United Kingdom general election, the electorate gave the Conservative party a substantial majority.  This makes it almost certain that the Withdrawal Agreement Bill will be passed by parliament (although it is not certain that this can be achieved by 31 January 2020 without a further extension) and all but eliminates the risk of a cliff-edge no-deal Brexit with no transition period.

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BREXIT: No-Deal Brexit Measures for UK Nationals in the EU [UPDATED 9 Oct 2019]

October 9, 2019

If the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement (“no-deal Brexit”), then UK nationals will become third-country (non-EU) nationals immediately.

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Top 10 Global Immigration Changes for the First Half of 2019

June 27, 2019

Quick summary of top global immigration law changes occurring over first half of 2019. Essential information for international HR and mobility managers.

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IRELAND: Most Common Work Permit Options… in 5 Minutes

June 4, 2019

A strong economy and EU membership - Ireland is rising as an international business destination. Useful summary of common work permit options for business.

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BREXIT: UK and Ireland Sign Deal to Guarantee Common Travel Area Rights

May 9, 2019

The governments of Ireland and of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Common Travel Area (CTA).

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BREXIT: UK and Switzerland Reach Agreement on No-Deal Labour Market Access

April 18, 2019

At a meeting on 17 Apr 2019, the Swiss Federal Council approved a temporary agreement with the UK on mutual labour market access in a no-deal scenario.

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BREXIT: What Next for EU and UK Citizens?

April 11, 2019

Having been due to leave the EU on 29 Mar 2019, the EU and the UK agreed a new, flexible extension of the Article 50 period until 31 October 2019. We look at possible outcomes for EU and UK citizens, with and without a ratified Withdrawal Agreement.

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