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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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.
CHILE – Recent Immigration Changes
The immigration authorities in Chile have recently implemented several measures:
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CHILE – Recent Immigration Changes
This news alert was prepared using information provided by CSM and Contacto Chile.
SINGAPORE – Upcoming Tightening of Foreign Worker Quota Rules
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has announced planned changes to the foreign worker quota rules, which may make it harder for companies to employ foreign workers.
SINGAPORE – Upcoming Tightening of Foreign Worker Quota Rules
This alert was prepared using information obtained from Newland Chase.
AUSTRALIA – Immigration Developments for Employers
On 11 March 2019, new legislative instruments, listing the skilled occupations that are relevant if applying for a number of skilled visas, came into effect.
AUSTRALIA – Immigration Developments for Employers
This alert was prepared with information provided by Newland Chase and Visa Executive.
DENMARK – New Procedure for EU National Immigration Applications in Copenhagen
Effective 1 April 2019, post-arrival residence document applications by EU nationals in Copenhagen will be handled by the Danish Agency of International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). Currently, these cases are handled by the State Administration (RSA).
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DENMARK – New Procedure for EU National Immigration Applications in Copenhagen
This alert was prepared with information provided by Copenhagen Relocations.
IRELAND – Spouse or Partner of Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder Can Work Without Employment Permit
Effective 6 March 2019, the spouses and de facto partners of Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP) holders can access the Irish labour market without first obtaining an Employment Permit.
In addition, on 1 April 2019 a new pre-clearance policy will be introduced for the non-EEA de facto partners of CSEP holders.
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This alert was prepared with information provided by Newland Chase.
DENMARK – New Positive List Published
The Danish immigration authorities have published a new positive list, effective 1 March 2019 and valid until 30 June 2019.
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DENMARK – New Positive List Published
This alert was prepared with information provided by Copenhagen Relocations and Alfa.
PHILIPPINES – Additional Requirements for Cancellation of Alien Employment Permit
Effective 1 March 2019, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued new guidelines for applications for cancellation of Alien Employment permits (AEPs).
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