Effective 27 May 2019, Immigration New Zealand will make minor changes to the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List (CISSL).
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Immigration Alerts
SAUDI ARABIA – New Residence Scheme Approved
The Saudi government has approved a new special residence scheme, similar to the green card systems used elsewhere, which aims to attract affluent and highly-skilled foreign nationals, and which will be implemented within the next five years.
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SAUDI ARABIA – New Residence Scheme Approved
This alert was prepared with information provided by Innovation SA.
SWITZERLAND – End of Work Permit Quotas for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
Effective 1 June 2019, the safeguard clause imposing quotas on residence permits for nationals of Bulgaria and Romania (EU2) will no longer apply.
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SWITZERLAND – End of Work Permit Quotas for Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals
This alert was prepared with information provided by Newland Chase and Sgier.
PANAMA – Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit
Effective 24 April 2019, the Ministry of Labour has introduced some changes to the work permit for nationals of so-called ‘friendly nations’ (paises amigos).
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PANAMA – Changes to Friendly Nations Work Permit
This alert was prepared with information provided by Morgan & Morgan.
BREXIT – UK and Ireland Sign Deal to Guarantee Common Travel Area Rights
On 8 May 2019, the governments of Ireland and of the United Kingdom signed a Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming the status, rights and privileges already enjoyed by British and Irish citizens in each others’ states under the Common Travel Area (CTA).
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COSTA RICA – Slower Processing of Permanent Residence Applications Due to New Submission Rules
Effective 5 May 2019, certain applicants for permanent residence may no longer use the “Special Windows for Accredited Companies”, but must instead submit their application via the “Regular Windows”.
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COSTA RICA – Slower Processing of Permanent Residence Applications Due to New Submission Rules
This news alert was prepared using information provided by ARA LAW Attorneys.
TURKEY – All Residence Permit Renewals Now to Be Submitted In Person
Effective immediately, any foreign national residence permit holder in Turkey intending to renew their residence permit must submit their renewal application in person at the immigration office.
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This alert was prepared with information provided by Newland Chase.
PHILIPPINES – Changes in Rules for Special and Provisional Work Permits
On 22 April 2019, the Department of Labor (DOLE), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Bureau of Immigration (BI) released joint immigration guidelines, making some changes to the rules for the Special Work Permit (SWP) and Provisional Work Permit (PWP).
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This news alert was prepared using information provided by Follosco, Morallos & Herce.
ISRAEL and UNITED STATES – B-5 Investor Visa for US Nationals and E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli Nationals Now Available
Effective 1 May 2019, the Israeli consulates in Washington, New York, Houston, and San Francisco have begun accepting applications for the new B-5 Investor Visa for US citizens.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Israel has implemented the E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli nationals, also available from 1 May 2019 at the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv.
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ISRAEL and UNITED STATES – B-5 Investor Visa for US Nationals and E-2 Investor Visa for Israeli Nationals Now Available
This news alert was prepared using information provided by Kan-Tor & Acco.
DENMARK – Amended Rules for Certain Foreign Workers
Effective 1 June 2019, the Danish government has announced some minor changes to the immigration rules.
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DENMARK – Amended Rules for Certain Foreign Workers
