Webinars & Resources

12 APR 2022

For the first time in two years, Australia is reopening to immigration. But both applicants and employers are facing a host of new regulations in the wake of the COVID pandemic. The federal government is providing incentives to make Australia a more attractive immigration destination, while also offering current visa holders new pathways to permanent residency. But many would-be applicants and sponsors are unfamiliar with the changes, meaning immigration opportunities could be missed. Join our panel to learn about the exciting new immigration opportunities available, and the changes to Australia’s current immigration system.

25 March 2022

As UK employers know only too well, immigration does not stand still, and keeping up can be a challenge. The Home Office published sweeping changes to business and top talent routes on 15 March and with another systematic period of change commencing in April, organizations are rightly asking what they should expect, and how they can be ready to adapt to the changing landscape. Newland Chase will introduce you to the changes, discuss their impact on hiring and mobility programs, and explore the opportunities they give businesses to benefit. Our immigration experts will walk you through the launch of the Global Business Mobility route, and how it differs from existing immigration routes into the UK; the new High Potential Individual route and what changes it will bring; the ‘elite’ Scale-Up scheme; and lesser-publicized amendments and the scope of their impact.

11 March 2022

This 30-minute live webinar will provide updates on immigration options for Ukrainian nationals and third-country nationals exiting Ukraine, a spotlight on the UK (immigration options for Ukrainian nationals outside of the UK), restrictions on Russian/Belarussian nationals and impact on businesses with operations in Ukraine.

4 March 2022

As the military situation in Ukraine escalates, so too does the emerging immigration crisis for individuals fleeing the country and employers working to ensure the safety of employees and their families. This 30-minute live webinar covers immigration situation for Ukrainian nationals, immigration situation for third-country nationals legally resident in Ukraine trying to flee, impact on Russian nationals and impact on businesses with operations in Ukraine including remote work hubs.

2 March 2022

Throughout GBTA Berlin delegates collaborated and shared best practices and brainstormed solutions through 'The Big Idea' and the Think Tank sessions.

This recording is from the recent GBTA Berlin in partnership with VDR event that took place 2-3 March, 2022.

2 March 2022

From the COVID-19 pandemic to increased focus on both enforcement of the Posted Worker Directive and post-Brexit immigration compliance, the past 18 months have completely transformed the work and business travel landscape. This recording is from the recent GBTA Berlin in partnership with VDR event that took place 2-3 March, 2022.

2 March 2022

This interaction session looks at how Travel Management could play an active role to mitigate organizational risks triggered by travelers. This recording is from the recent GBTA Berlin in partnership with VDR event that took place 2-3 March, 2022.

22 FEB 2022

During this 45-minute webinar, you’ll gain practical knowledge and up-to-date information on common types of work authorization,  application requirements and qualifying criteria, visa options for dependent family members, the latest updates on the Fair Consideration Framework, minimum salary levels, the Ministry of Manpower eServices processes and the latest COVID-19 related travel processes. This session is a must for all HR and mobility managers and anyone interested in improving their company’s talent mobility strategy in the APAC region.

13 JAN 2022

Late last year, the European Council adopted the Revised EU Blue Card Directive with the intent to streamline and harmonize the current EU Blue Card infrastructure throughout the region. Although long heralded as a premier EU immigration option to attract highly-skilled non-EU nationals, the program has faced frequent criticism for being overly complicated, having inconsistent regulations and, in some cases, providing only limited advantages compared to national work and residence authorization schemes. In a rare, one-of-a-kind session, Silvio Grieco, Legal and Policy Officer at the European Commission joins Newland Chase’s immigration specialists Raquel Gomez Salas and Ben Sookia to provide employers with an overview of the new EU Blue Card Directive and explain how employers can deploy European-specific recruitment strategies.

15 DEC 2021

A number of changes to U.S. immigration law occurred in 2021. As we look ahead into the new year, we continue to see new and proposed changes to U.S. immigration policy. Join Newland Chase and Greenberg Traurig immigration attorneys as they ​​discuss significant developments from 2021 as well as a summary of potential changes to the U.S. business immigration system in 2022.