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March 2024 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note: while we address certain country-specific updates, this Alert contains information regarding global requirements, policies, and procedures as they stand as of the date of publication. We highly recommend...more

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UK Immigration Changes Announced to Cut Net Migration

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On Monday, 4 December 2023, the UK government announced a new plan to cut migration levels to the UK with the intention to ensure that “around 300,000 people who came to the UK last year would now not be able to come.”...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: November 2020

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EU Council Reviews Travel Restrictions - The EU Council has recently reviewed epidemiological conditions to revise the list of countries from which travel is currently restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

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UK Immigration: Post-Brexit Immigration Rules Published

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The UK government has now published a Statement of Changes setting out the rules for the new UK immigration system. Applications under the new system will open on December 1, 2020 for non-EEA nationals. ...more

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Germany’s Newly Enacted Skilled Immigration Act Aims to Address Labor Shortage

On March 1, 2020, the Skilled Immigration Act came into force. The law is aimed at making it easier for qualified workers from countries that are not in the European Union (including skilled workers from occupations requiring...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: February 2020

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China - Expedited Permit Processing for Highly-Skilled Foreign Nationals in Shanghai and Coronavirus Related Travel Restrictions - Effective immediately, certain Category A (highly-skilled) applicants seeking permission to...more

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Global Immigration Updates: Asia, the Americas, Europe, and More

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Recent developments regarding immigration across the globe include changes to temporary and permanent resident application procedures in Canada, an increase in the minimum salary for S Pass applicants in Singapore, and the...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: January 2020

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Seyfarth maintains 11 offices across the United States, as well as international offices in London, Shanghai, Melbourne, Sydney, and Hong Kong. Our Global Mobility Team is staffed with a group of professionals that includes...more

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Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: December 2019

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United Kingdom - Expansion of Shortage Occupation List for Immigration Purposes - The Shortage Occupation List (SOL) has recently been updated in accordance with the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)....more

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Immigration Update on Employees Entering the UK Through Egates and Right-to-Work Checks

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As the use of automated epassport gates has been expanded for nationals of several countries, UK employers should be aware of recent immigration developments regarding employees entering the United Kingdom through these...more

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Statement of Changes to UK Immigration Rules Announced

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The announcement on 15 June includes changes affecting nurses and doctors, exceptional-talent applicants, and Turkish and Croatian nationals. A new visa category has also been announced for entrepreneurs....more

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Immigration Implications of ‘Brexit’

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A “leave” vote on 23 June 2016 could have significant impact on employee and individual mobility, immigration, and UK citizenship status. Considering the charged political atmosphere around immigration issues and EU free...more

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UK Immigration Law Update

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Employers in the UK should be aware of key legal developments, including an increase in unannounced compliance visits and recent updates to the Sponsorship Management System. Over the last few months there have been a...more

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