Apr03
This is the latest immigration and travel information from Newland Chase. This dedicated page is updated daily at 11am BST and 5.30pm BST and at 7am EST and 1.30pm.
3 April 2020 | Updated: Argentina, European Union / Schengen, Germany, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam
Apr02
On 1 April 2020, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that H-1B cap-subject petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2021, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may now be submitted to USCIS if based on a valid selected registration.
Apr01
Effective 1 April 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.
Mar25
Following confirmation from the Australian Government that many businesses across Australia will be forced to close their doors or limit their services as of 12pm, Monday 23 March 2020 due to COVID-19, we are aware that many employer sponsors will be wondering what this means for their visa holding workforce.
Mar23
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Mar16
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Mar12
The president has announced the suspension of entry for travelers of any nationality who have been in the Schengen area in the previous 14 days. Effective midnight US EST on Monday 16 March (04:00 GMT Tuesday 17 March), the travel ban is extended to the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Mar11
The United Kingdom government has announced that, effective October 2020, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will increase from £400 to £624 per year.
Mar09
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Mar06
Every year in March and April, upon completing the annual tax declaration, companies legally established in Mexico and registered with the National Immigration Institute (INM) as employers of foreign workers are required to update their file of corporate documentation (Constancia de Inscripción de Empleador).
Mar05
The ‘immigration act for skilled personnel’ (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz), which applies from 1 March 2020, is intended to facilitate immigration and employment for foreign skilled workers.
Mar05
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced several measures intended to strengthen fair hiring practices.
Mar02
Effective 1 January 2021, the S-Pass Sub-Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) for companies in the construction, marine shipyard, and process sectors will be lowered from 20% to 18%.
Mar02
Effective 24 February 2020, applications under the Residence for Work (RFW) programme will no longer be prioritized over those under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC).
Feb26
Applications for a Business Visit Visa for Saudi Arabia must now be supported by a pre-approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in addition to a Letter of Invitation from the sponsoring Saudi-registered entity.
Feb25
The Belgian authorities have taken further steps to decrease application processing times for the single permit, and to avoid lapses in work authorization due to the slower processing of the residence authorization.
Feb25
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has released new guidelines for Special Work Permit (SWP) applications for consultants or specialists.
Feb24
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Feb20
The Global Talent route, a visa scheme for top scientists, researchers and mathematicians, opened on 20 February 2020.
Feb19
The UK government has released more details of its proposed new ‘points-based’ system for employment immigration routes, due to take effect from 1 January 2021, under which free movement will end and EU nationals will be covered by the same rules as non-EU nationals.
Feb18
On 4 February 2020, the government of Nigeria launched the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 (NVP 2020).
Feb18
Effective immediately, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Foreign National Unit (FNU) has begun requiring authorized agents such as consultancy and law firms to present a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for the processing of Special Non-Immigrant 47(a)(2) Visa applications and related transactions.
Feb18
Effective immediately, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) has published a new occupation list of permitted occupations and, relatedly, introduced new rules for work permit renewals.
Feb18
Effective 24 February 2020, Korean consulates will begin to phase out the stamping of visas into passports.
Feb17
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Feb17
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA) to relax and broaden the conditions for holders of Subclass 417 and 462 Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visas to allow them to assist in the recovery efforts following the recent bushfires, without breaching visa conditions.
Feb10
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Feb08
Feb07
By Jason Rogers, J.D., VP & Global Immigration Counsel, and Kent O’Neil, J.D.
We often note the passing of years – and particularly decades – with fanfare and a bit of introspection. In a greater sense, the flip of the calendar from 2019 to 2020 is more an artificial demarcation. When it comes to the international business environment, 2020 will present us with much of the same opportunities and challenges that 2019 did. Nevertheless, it is always prudent to periodically assess where we stand and where we’re going.
Feb06
By Jason Rogers, J.D., VP & Global Immigration Counsel, and Kent O’Neil, J.D.
We often note the passing of years – and particularly decades – with fanfare and a bit of introspection. In a greater sense, the flip of the calendar from 2019 to 2020 is more an artificial demarcation. When it comes to the international business environment, 2020 will present us with much of the same opportunities and challenges that 2019 did. Nevertheless, it is always prudent to periodically assess where we stand and where we’re going.
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