Immigration News - France New provisions of immigration overhaul take effect Jan. 1 Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) December 29, 2016 IMPACT – MEDIUM Several provisions of a new law that overhauls immigration categories take effect in January. BAL has prepared a table that summarizes the new categories and the criteria for each type of permit. Click here to view BAL’s summary. This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney. Copyright © 2016 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.
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