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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? An immigration law that will overhaul visa categories especially for high-skilled foreign nationals, is expected to take effect Nov. 1. The law appeared to be stalled, but a decree for enforcement was submitted Wednesday at the Council of Ministers.
What does the change mean? The law introduces a Talent Passport residence permit category for high-skilled workers and waives work permit requirements for them. The law also provides for greater flexibility and mobility within the EU for intracompany transfers and intracompany trainees. In addition, work permits will be waived for employment of up to three months in designated industries to be determined.
Background: The Law on the Rights of Foreigners, which was published March 8, contains these key provisions:
BAL Analysis: The law should simplify procedures by exempting certain high-skilled workers under the Talent Passport category and foreign workers on short-term assignments in designated industries. The full impact of the changes will be clearer in the coming days when implementing guidance is released. BAL is following progress of the law and will update clients as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in France. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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