The document provides information on immigration policies and compliance issues related to Schengen visas, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. Specifically:
- It summarizes Schengen visa requirements and temporary border controls in some countries.
- For the UK, it outlines upcoming changes to Tier 2 visa categories and minimum salary thresholds, as well as potential impacts of Brexit.
- For Germany, it discusses immigration trends, visa application improvements, and options for IT sector workers like the EU Blue Card.
- For France, it outlines a new Talent Passport residence permit and updates to categories and processing for ICT employees on detachment. It also discusses increased compliance inspections in France.
This document advertises and provides information about an upcoming masterclass on energy security hosted by SMi in London on December 2, 2014. The half-day program will give an overview of developments in the European energy markets and discuss the current debate around energy security. Topics will include the EU's energy security strategy, impacts of the US shale gas market, and practical impacts on the energy business. The event will benefit those interested in relevant gas sector developments and energy security issues. It will be led by Peter Hohaus of E.ON SE, an expert on German, European and international energy law.
Living and Working in Malta, presented by EURESEURES
Living and Working in Malta provides information to help Europeans relocate to Malta for employment. It discusses Malta's geography, economy, popular industries, unemployment rates, minimum wage, working conditions, and procedures for finding a job, obtaining necessary documents, taxes and costs of living. The document recommends securing a job and temporary housing before moving, and covers healthcare, pensions, voting rights, and buying or renting a home in Malta.
UK work permit Filing Consultancy in Hyderabadgayatrimagnific
Magnific IT Consulting Provides Abroad Work Permits, Student Visas & Visit Visas.
Details:
Mail id: info@magnificitconsulting.com
Contact: 9390917762,9390915218
UK Tier 2 Work Visa:
The Tier 2 visa is now one of the most important entry routes into the United Kingdom for skilled workers who are citizens of countries outside of the European Economic Area. In all cases, if you are applying for entry under this visa scheme you MUST be in possession of a job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer with a valid Tier 2 sponsorship licence. You must fulfil the requirements of the particular Tier 2 visa for which you are applying.
Tier 2 has four categories:
General: for people coming to the United Kingdom with a job offer to fill a position that cannot be filled by a settled worker. In 2011, an annual cap on the number of Tier 2 (General) visas was introduced. It currently stands at 20,700. People who earn £150,000 a year or above are excluded from the cap.
Intra Company Transfers: for employees of multi-national companies who are being transferred by an overseas employer to a skilled job in a UK-based branch of the organisation
Sports People: for elite sportspeople and coaches whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level
Ministers of Religion: for those people coming to fill a vacancy as a Minister of Religion, Missionary or Member of a Religious Order
France has a population of 60.4 million people and a literacy rate of 99%. Its economy relies heavily on exports and has maintained a trade surplus in recent years. However, it faces challenges in sustaining its pension system as the ratio of retired to working-age people is projected to double by 2030. The document outlines France's policies to attract skilled foreign workers and facilitate international business, including residence permits, tax benefits for expatriates, and support for new companies through loans and grants. However, high taxes and limited water resources present difficulties for businesses operating in France.
SMi Group's 7th annual Social Media in the Pharmaceutical IndustryDale Butler
The preliminary brochure for SMi Group's 7th annual Social Media in the Pharma Industry conference is here. The final brochure will be available in a few weeks time. There is an extra special Early Bird Discount this year of £500 if you register by the end of the month
The UK’s New Immigration System For EU CitizensSonal Shahid
The United Kingdom had made an official exit from the European Union on January 31, 2020. However, both parties decided to keep many clauses and functions untouched till December 31, 2020 for a smooth transition. Therefore, as a result of the ‘Brexit’, from January 1, 2021, many things changed for the people of the United Kingdom, as well as, for the European Union.
Link to original article - https://www.skuad.io/blog/brexit-aftermath-the-uks-new-immigration-system-for-eu-citizens/
This document advertises and provides information about an upcoming masterclass on energy security hosted by SMi in London on December 2, 2014. The half-day program will give an overview of developments in the European energy markets and discuss the current debate around energy security. Topics will include the EU's energy security strategy, impacts of the US shale gas market, and practical impacts on the energy business. The event will benefit those interested in relevant gas sector developments and energy security issues. It will be led by Peter Hohaus of E.ON SE, an expert on German, European and international energy law.
Living and Working in Malta, presented by EURESEURES
Living and Working in Malta provides information to help Europeans relocate to Malta for employment. It discusses Malta's geography, economy, popular industries, unemployment rates, minimum wage, working conditions, and procedures for finding a job, obtaining necessary documents, taxes and costs of living. The document recommends securing a job and temporary housing before moving, and covers healthcare, pensions, voting rights, and buying or renting a home in Malta.
UK work permit Filing Consultancy in Hyderabadgayatrimagnific
Magnific IT Consulting Provides Abroad Work Permits, Student Visas & Visit Visas.
Details:
Mail id: info@magnificitconsulting.com
Contact: 9390917762,9390915218
UK Tier 2 Work Visa:
The Tier 2 visa is now one of the most important entry routes into the United Kingdom for skilled workers who are citizens of countries outside of the European Economic Area. In all cases, if you are applying for entry under this visa scheme you MUST be in possession of a job offer and a Certificate of Sponsorship from a UK employer with a valid Tier 2 sponsorship licence. You must fulfil the requirements of the particular Tier 2 visa for which you are applying.
Tier 2 has four categories:
General: for people coming to the United Kingdom with a job offer to fill a position that cannot be filled by a settled worker. In 2011, an annual cap on the number of Tier 2 (General) visas was introduced. It currently stands at 20,700. People who earn £150,000 a year or above are excluded from the cap.
Intra Company Transfers: for employees of multi-national companies who are being transferred by an overseas employer to a skilled job in a UK-based branch of the organisation
Sports People: for elite sportspeople and coaches whose employment will make a significant contribution to the development of their sport at the highest level
Ministers of Religion: for those people coming to fill a vacancy as a Minister of Religion, Missionary or Member of a Religious Order
France has a population of 60.4 million people and a literacy rate of 99%. Its economy relies heavily on exports and has maintained a trade surplus in recent years. However, it faces challenges in sustaining its pension system as the ratio of retired to working-age people is projected to double by 2030. The document outlines France's policies to attract skilled foreign workers and facilitate international business, including residence permits, tax benefits for expatriates, and support for new companies through loans and grants. However, high taxes and limited water resources present difficulties for businesses operating in France.
SMi Group's 7th annual Social Media in the Pharmaceutical IndustryDale Butler
The preliminary brochure for SMi Group's 7th annual Social Media in the Pharma Industry conference is here. The final brochure will be available in a few weeks time. There is an extra special Early Bird Discount this year of £500 if you register by the end of the month
The UK’s New Immigration System For EU CitizensSonal Shahid
The United Kingdom had made an official exit from the European Union on January 31, 2020. However, both parties decided to keep many clauses and functions untouched till December 31, 2020 for a smooth transition. Therefore, as a result of the ‘Brexit’, from January 1, 2021, many things changed for the people of the United Kingdom, as well as, for the European Union.
Link to original article - https://www.skuad.io/blog/brexit-aftermath-the-uks-new-immigration-system-for-eu-citizens/
This document provides information for those considering working in Germany, including:
- An overview of facts about Germany, costs of living, housing, and reasons for working in Germany.
- Details on the job market including common occupations, accessing the labor market, and strategies for job searching.
- Guidance on applying for jobs and qualifications needed, as well as an overview of the process once hired including social security, taxes, and typical salaries.
- Contact information is provided for those needing additional assistance.
Secondary markets for infrastructure and energy projectsDale Butler
This document provides information about an upcoming masterclass on secondary markets for infrastructure and energy projects. The half-day event will be held on December 2nd in central London and hosted by Johan Mouraux of DLA Piper law firm. Attendees will learn about technical, strategic, and practical issues regarding secondary market transactions through case studies and discussions. The masterclass aims to help professionals working in infrastructure and energy better understand opportunities, risks, and deal structures in secondary markets. Registration is available online or by phone and group discounts are offered.
With Covid19, the new immigration laws (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz) and the organizational reform of the immigration office in Berlin, the visa process had gone through many changes in the past couple of months.
Here are the main points that HR professionals and recruiters should be aware of in the work and residence permit process.
Canada has announced some key news and updates in last few weeks with regard to rule changes and invitation rounds. Let’s take a look at the key Canada immigration news and updates as on 7 November 2020.
This document provides responses to questions about Brexit implications for various topics including business travel, customs procedures, data flows, employee retention and recruitment, imports, intellectual property, regulation and compliance, trade in goods and services, VAT, and trade with the rest of the world. Key points addressed include the need for customs declarations and tariffs depending on shipping terms, actions required regarding data protection, impacts on professional qualifications, and continuity of common travel arrangements between the UK and Ireland. Links are provided to government guidance on specific issues.
Why Bulgaria? What are the advantages for a company to do business here? What is the most important thing to know for starting the investment? How to acquire citizenship and right of residence? What are the applicable incentives in relation to taxation, support by the administration, EU funds, etc.?
The team of Popov & Partners has developed a Doing Business Guide in Bulgaria which includes major issues for the prospective investor related to legislative regulations and requirements for starting a successful business in the country. The experts of the law office have selected and synthesized the relevant and important information for the investors as well as the main advantages of Bulgaria as a business destination.
Abc guide for foreign employees coming to belgium immigration_tax_social secu...Helenachn Chen
This document provides an overview of immigration, tax, and social security formalities for foreign employees working in Belgium. It discusses the need for work permits, professional cards, visas, and residence permits depending on the employee's nationality and outlines the procedures for obtaining these documents. The document also provides information on Belgian taxation and social security coverage for residents and non-residents. It aims to help foreign employees and employers understand the legal requirements for working in Belgium.
This document provides a guide for living and working in Stockholm, Sweden. It covers topics such as the tech scene, visa requirements, taxes, health insurance, public transport, language, holidays, renting, banking, weather, education, shopping, dining and things to do. Stockholm has a strong tech sector and is known as Europe's "unicorn factory" due to companies like Spotify, Klarna and Mojang. Visa requirements depend on citizenship, but generally an offer of employment is needed beforehand. The guide outlines the process and timeline for work and residence permits for both EU and non-EU citizens.
A summary of the restrictions and requirements for securing a work and/or residence permit for EU/EFTA nationals as well as 3rd state citizens looking to move to Switzerland.
BG Advise Ltd is a Belgo-Bulgarian company founded in 2009 with offices in Bulgaria and representation in Belgium. The company's main goals are to advise Belgian entrepreneurs on establishing tax-friendly Bulgarian entities and to offer high-quality, cost-effective IT and software development services from Bulgaria. Bulgaria is an attractive location due to its low corporate and personal income tax rates, highly educated workforce, and proximity to Western European markets. BG Advise assists clients with company formation and ongoing administrative services.
This letter confirms Mr. Vasil Petkovski's enrollment in an accredited program to study for the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. His enrollment is valid for five years from October 3, 2014. The letter provides his student number to reference when contacting NEBOSH and notes that his name will print on certificates as Vasil Petkovski based on the personal details provided. It also directs him to check the NEBOSH website for examination timetables and fees.
This document provides information about living and working in the Netherlands. It discusses the country's population and economy, noting a current unemployment rate of 8% that is higher among youth and older workers. It outlines in-demand fields including engineering, IT, transportation, and health care. For finding jobs, it recommends using the public employment service, temporary agencies, newspapers, and speculative applications. The labor market is liberal with transitional jobs and an emphasis on flexibility. Temporary work agencies are widespread. The document details labor contracts, conditions, wages which have a minimum rate, taxes that range from 34-52%, and benefits like unemployment insurance.
The document provides information about Germany's Job Seeker Visa program. It discusses the key benefits of the visa, including allowing someone to stay in Germany for six months to look for work. It outlines eligibility requirements, documents required for application, costs, popular occupations in demand, and options if a job is not found within six months. It also promotes the services of AVS Immigration for assistance with the visa application process.
Global migrate portuguese passive income visaMohamed Waly
This document summarizes Portugal's passive income visa, which provides an alternative route for non-EU citizens to obtain Portuguese residence. The visa allows applicants to live in Portugal with access to public services if they receive a pension or passive income and meet requirements like opening a Portuguese bank account and proving sufficient income for at least 12 months. The visa is initially valid for 1 year and can be renewed twice for 2 years each. After 5 years of residence, applicants can apply for permanent residence or Portuguese citizenship.
This document discusses the rights of workers who are employed abroad by UK-based companies. It explains that employees can potentially bring unfair dismissal or discrimination claims in UK courts if they have strong connections to the UK, such as being posted abroad temporarily or working in a British enclave. The key factors the courts consider are outlined from a 2006 ruling. Minimum employment terms also apply to postings within the EU under the Posted Workers Directive. The document advises employers to carefully document the terms of any foreign postings and seek legal advice to understand applicable rights and compliance obligations.
This document provides information about international passports, eligibility for UK and EU passports, security and vetting procedures for candidates, an overview of different types of visas that may be available including Youth Mobility, Ancestral, Settlement and Student visas, as well as information about living in the UK including money, transport, healthcare, and accommodation options.
This document provides biographical information about the Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin who lived from 1810 to 1849. It notes that he was a composer and virtuoso pianist who wrote music across many genres including orchestral works, sonatas, chamber music, choral music, concertos, preludes, etudes, ballades, nocturnes, impromptus, waltzes, polonaises and mazurkas. It provides some details on his musical characteristics such as refined rhythm, complexity, and chromaticism. It also briefly mentions some of his famous works like the Nocturnes and Fantasie Impromptu in C# minor. In conclusion, it quotes
This document provides information for those considering working in Germany, including:
- An overview of facts about Germany, costs of living, housing, and reasons for working in Germany.
- Details on the job market including common occupations, accessing the labor market, and strategies for job searching.
- Guidance on applying for jobs and qualifications needed, as well as an overview of the process once hired including social security, taxes, and typical salaries.
- Contact information is provided for those needing additional assistance.
Secondary markets for infrastructure and energy projectsDale Butler
This document provides information about an upcoming masterclass on secondary markets for infrastructure and energy projects. The half-day event will be held on December 2nd in central London and hosted by Johan Mouraux of DLA Piper law firm. Attendees will learn about technical, strategic, and practical issues regarding secondary market transactions through case studies and discussions. The masterclass aims to help professionals working in infrastructure and energy better understand opportunities, risks, and deal structures in secondary markets. Registration is available online or by phone and group discounts are offered.
With Covid19, the new immigration laws (Fachkräfteeinwanderungsgesetz) and the organizational reform of the immigration office in Berlin, the visa process had gone through many changes in the past couple of months.
Here are the main points that HR professionals and recruiters should be aware of in the work and residence permit process.
Canada has announced some key news and updates in last few weeks with regard to rule changes and invitation rounds. Let’s take a look at the key Canada immigration news and updates as on 7 November 2020.
This document provides responses to questions about Brexit implications for various topics including business travel, customs procedures, data flows, employee retention and recruitment, imports, intellectual property, regulation and compliance, trade in goods and services, VAT, and trade with the rest of the world. Key points addressed include the need for customs declarations and tariffs depending on shipping terms, actions required regarding data protection, impacts on professional qualifications, and continuity of common travel arrangements between the UK and Ireland. Links are provided to government guidance on specific issues.
Why Bulgaria? What are the advantages for a company to do business here? What is the most important thing to know for starting the investment? How to acquire citizenship and right of residence? What are the applicable incentives in relation to taxation, support by the administration, EU funds, etc.?
The team of Popov & Partners has developed a Doing Business Guide in Bulgaria which includes major issues for the prospective investor related to legislative regulations and requirements for starting a successful business in the country. The experts of the law office have selected and synthesized the relevant and important information for the investors as well as the main advantages of Bulgaria as a business destination.
Abc guide for foreign employees coming to belgium immigration_tax_social secu...Helenachn Chen
This document provides an overview of immigration, tax, and social security formalities for foreign employees working in Belgium. It discusses the need for work permits, professional cards, visas, and residence permits depending on the employee's nationality and outlines the procedures for obtaining these documents. The document also provides information on Belgian taxation and social security coverage for residents and non-residents. It aims to help foreign employees and employers understand the legal requirements for working in Belgium.
This document provides a guide for living and working in Stockholm, Sweden. It covers topics such as the tech scene, visa requirements, taxes, health insurance, public transport, language, holidays, renting, banking, weather, education, shopping, dining and things to do. Stockholm has a strong tech sector and is known as Europe's "unicorn factory" due to companies like Spotify, Klarna and Mojang. Visa requirements depend on citizenship, but generally an offer of employment is needed beforehand. The guide outlines the process and timeline for work and residence permits for both EU and non-EU citizens.
A summary of the restrictions and requirements for securing a work and/or residence permit for EU/EFTA nationals as well as 3rd state citizens looking to move to Switzerland.
BG Advise Ltd is a Belgo-Bulgarian company founded in 2009 with offices in Bulgaria and representation in Belgium. The company's main goals are to advise Belgian entrepreneurs on establishing tax-friendly Bulgarian entities and to offer high-quality, cost-effective IT and software development services from Bulgaria. Bulgaria is an attractive location due to its low corporate and personal income tax rates, highly educated workforce, and proximity to Western European markets. BG Advise assists clients with company formation and ongoing administrative services.
This letter confirms Mr. Vasil Petkovski's enrollment in an accredited program to study for the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. His enrollment is valid for five years from October 3, 2014. The letter provides his student number to reference when contacting NEBOSH and notes that his name will print on certificates as Vasil Petkovski based on the personal details provided. It also directs him to check the NEBOSH website for examination timetables and fees.
This document provides information about living and working in the Netherlands. It discusses the country's population and economy, noting a current unemployment rate of 8% that is higher among youth and older workers. It outlines in-demand fields including engineering, IT, transportation, and health care. For finding jobs, it recommends using the public employment service, temporary agencies, newspapers, and speculative applications. The labor market is liberal with transitional jobs and an emphasis on flexibility. Temporary work agencies are widespread. The document details labor contracts, conditions, wages which have a minimum rate, taxes that range from 34-52%, and benefits like unemployment insurance.
The document provides information about Germany's Job Seeker Visa program. It discusses the key benefits of the visa, including allowing someone to stay in Germany for six months to look for work. It outlines eligibility requirements, documents required for application, costs, popular occupations in demand, and options if a job is not found within six months. It also promotes the services of AVS Immigration for assistance with the visa application process.
Global migrate portuguese passive income visaMohamed Waly
This document summarizes Portugal's passive income visa, which provides an alternative route for non-EU citizens to obtain Portuguese residence. The visa allows applicants to live in Portugal with access to public services if they receive a pension or passive income and meet requirements like opening a Portuguese bank account and proving sufficient income for at least 12 months. The visa is initially valid for 1 year and can be renewed twice for 2 years each. After 5 years of residence, applicants can apply for permanent residence or Portuguese citizenship.
This document discusses the rights of workers who are employed abroad by UK-based companies. It explains that employees can potentially bring unfair dismissal or discrimination claims in UK courts if they have strong connections to the UK, such as being posted abroad temporarily or working in a British enclave. The key factors the courts consider are outlined from a 2006 ruling. Minimum employment terms also apply to postings within the EU under the Posted Workers Directive. The document advises employers to carefully document the terms of any foreign postings and seek legal advice to understand applicable rights and compliance obligations.
This document provides information about international passports, eligibility for UK and EU passports, security and vetting procedures for candidates, an overview of different types of visas that may be available including Youth Mobility, Ancestral, Settlement and Student visas, as well as information about living in the UK including money, transport, healthcare, and accommodation options.
This document provides biographical information about the Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin who lived from 1810 to 1849. It notes that he was a composer and virtuoso pianist who wrote music across many genres including orchestral works, sonatas, chamber music, choral music, concertos, preludes, etudes, ballades, nocturnes, impromptus, waltzes, polonaises and mazurkas. It provides some details on his musical characteristics such as refined rhythm, complexity, and chromaticism. It also briefly mentions some of his famous works like the Nocturnes and Fantasie Impromptu in C# minor. In conclusion, it quotes
Google Drive es un servicio de almacenamiento en la nube creado por Google que ofrece 5 GB de almacenamiento gratuito. Permite digitalizar y guardar documentos, hacer copias de seguridad, y acceder y compartir archivos desde cualquier dispositivo con conexión a Internet. Incluye herramientas para crear y editar documentos, presentaciones, hojas de cálculo, formularios y dibujos de forma colaborativa.
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2016 - Advance U.S. ImmigrationINSZoom
This document summarizes a presentation on advance U.S. immigration topics including trends in requests for evidence on H-1B petitions, the impact of the Matter of Simeio Solutions case on H-1B roving employees, challenges with the PERM process, and filing L-1A petitions for multinational managers. It provides an introduction to the speaker Anindita Chowdhury and her experience. The presentation covers issues USCIS is looking for in H-1B petitions like proof of specialty occupation work and right of control for third-party placements. It also reviews new fees and the effects of the US election on business immigration.
Este documento es un certificado de finalización de un curso en línea de 25 horas sobre desarrollo de modelos de negocio llamado "Lean Startup". El certificado acredita que Felipe Iglesias Pernas completó con éxito todos los módulos del curso organizado en la plataforma unimooc.com para emprendedores.
Liliana Paredes has over 15 years of experience in sales and retail with skills in bilingual customer service, bookkeeping, cash handling and staff training. She currently works as an office clerk intern at the Jewish Center providing translation services and assisting clients. Previously, she was a sales specialist at Tommy Hilfiger - Macy's for 7 years where she supported merchandising, customer service and processing transactions. She also has experience as a sales representative and bookkeeper at Big Apple Distribution and New York City Liquidators.
This document contains information about an individual named Chetan Arora. It includes reference code ISMF1216 and dates from 11/16/2015 to 11/16/2017, likely pertaining to a period of enrollment, employment, or other activity.
Centralized recruitment can reduce costs while improving the time, quality, and standardization of the hiring process. Creating talent pools and communities can further reduce costs and times for sourcing and hiring while improving quality. Establishing a Center of Excellence supports non-traditional recruitment channels, improves acquisition and process efficiency, and enables business growth through faster hiring.
Hacking LinkedIn: Beyond the Great Recruiting Paywall RecruitDC
The document provides tips and tools for finding candidates on LinkedIn, including using Boolean modifiers and keywords to search Google for profiles, connecting with second-degree connections, and ways to find information about a candidate's experience and education without a college graduation listed. It also discusses how to search for candidates from historically black colleges and universities, women's colleges, tribal colleges, and candidates with affiliations to black sororities or fraternities. Referrals are encouraged by sharing a shortened URL for the document on LinkedIn and asking one's network for help.
Improving scientific writing - Inglês para escrita acadêmicaPET. EAA
Aprenda quais são os principais erros cometidos por brasileiros, ao escrever artigos científicos em inglês e evite receber a resposta " needs to be reviewed by a native English paper" ao submeter seus papers.
por Neryamara Martins e Thuane Barbosa
EU policy to attract highly skilled workers: status of implementatino of Blu...Marco Mazzeschi
The document provides an overview of the EU Blue Card Directive which aims to attract highly skilled workers from abroad. It discusses the requirements to obtain a Blue Card, the EU Commission's proposed changes to increase usage, and summarizes the status of implementation in various EU countries. Key points include: the Blue Card has had limited success with only a few thousand issued annually; Germany issues the most but usage is still low in other countries; salary and qualification requirements vary by country; validation of foreign credentials can cause delays.
Crafting Your Path Ahead The Skilled Worker Visa and Your Professional Voyage...Y-Axis Delhi
The UK Skilled Worker Visa is a gateway for foreign professionals seeking employment in the United Kingdom. Introduced to attract skilled talent, it requires applicants to secure a job offer from a UK employer with a valid sponsor license. The visa is points-based, considering factors like job offer, skill level, and English proficiency. Successful applicants can work, live, and bring dependents to the UK. This streamlined immigration route aims to bolster the UK workforce with diverse skills, fostering economic growth while providing individuals with opportunities to contribute to and thrive in the vibrant professional landscape of the United Kingdom.
Building a Future_ The Skilled Worker Visa and Your Professional Journey in t...Y-Axis Delhi
The UK Skilled Worker Visa facilitates non-EEA citizens to work in the UK. Launched in 2021, it replaces the Tier 2 (General) visa. Applicants need a job offer from a licensed employer, a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), and must score points based on factors like skill level, English proficiency, and salary. The points-based system aims to attract skilled professionals, ensuring a fair and transparent process. Successful applicants can work, live, and bring dependents to the UK. The visa provides an avenue for individuals with sought-after skills to contribute to the UK's workforce, fostering economic growth and diversity.
Annual Employment Law Masterclass 2019 - Conference Slides 2019 (Eversheds Su...CIPD Manchester Branch
CIPD Manchester Branch Annual Employment Law Masterclass 2019
22 January 2019
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Session 3 focus europe key updates on immigration-fiona mougenotINSZoom
1. The document provides an overview of recent immigration updates in several European countries. Key changes are noted for Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and the UK.
2. It also summarizes the UK's MAC review of the Tier 2 visa route, including proposals to increase minimum salary thresholds, and outlines the process for utilizing the Vander Elst procedure to send employees temporarily from one EU country to another.
3. Contact information is provided for Fiona Mougenot of Expat Partners, an immigration consulting group, and INSZoom.com.
Navigating the Complexities of Post-Brexit Travel with expert Nigel Cleur from CIBT VISAS
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UZOVxY1f_kQ
https://meonvalleytravel.com/
The document provides information on Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation programme from 2014-2020 with a budget of €80 billion. It summarizes participation and funding for the UK and Northern Ireland, including over 11,000 UK participants receiving €5.4 billion and 253 successful applicants from Northern Ireland receiving a total of €81.1 million. It outlines services provided by the Enterprise Europe Network to support innovative SMEs in accessing Horizon 2020 funding, partnerships, and markets. Finally, it discusses the enhanced European Innovation Council pilot for 2019-2020 that aims to support high-risk innovative SMEs and startups.
The Relocation Expert Guide details the complexities of acquiring the correct visas – both for permanent residence and for overseas business excursions. The guide also outlines the key components to regulation, including a pertinent case study with a Canadian employer entering the German labour market. Featured regions are: United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Spain, Norway, Australia, United States, Africa and the Middle East.
THE GROWTH OF UK TECH INDUSTRY IN SUPPORT OF UK ENTREPRENEUR VISA PROGRAMDarina Netopilova
The UK government is reviewing its entrepreneur visa program to attract higher quality immigrant entrepreneurs and better support the growing technology industry. Recommendations include requiring third party endorsements of applications, assessing work experience over business plans, and lowering investment thresholds for innovative tech sectors. A new "tech nation" visa may also be introduced to allow startups in major UK tech regions to secure needed high-skilled foreign workers. The goal is to reform the program so it selects fewer but higher quality applicants who will create jobs and sustainable businesses in the UK.
INSZoom Immigration Conference 2016 - MAC (Migration Advisory Council) UKINSZoom
This document summarizes the key recommendations from a UK report on immigration controls. The Migration Advisory Committee recommended tighter restrictions on intra-company transfers from outside the EU, including: requiring two years of company experience before transfers; more documentation justifying transfers; distinguishing between internal transfers and third-party contracting; and increasing fees including a £1,000 annual skills charge and raising minimum salaries. These recommendations aim to reduce net migration but could make UK businesses less competitive by increasing costs for transferring skilled workers from countries like India. The impact will depend on how Brexit affects future immigration policy between the UK and EU.
Networking Event for Personalised, Digital Health Innovations in Horizon 2020Invest Northern Ireland
The document summarizes results from the UK's participation in the Horizon 2020 SC1 2018 calls. The UK was the second most successful country in terms of number of organizations funded and third in terms of total EU funding received. Several UK businesses received funding. The document also outlines UK eligibility and guarantees for continued Horizon 2020 participation in the event of Brexit.
How Points Calculator for UK Skilled Workers Visa WorksVisaExperts
Most people wanting to live and work in the UK must apply for a valid visa through a points-based system.The point calculator for UK skilled workers is a transparent and unbiased system to determine who can work in the UK.
https://immigrationvisaexperts.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/how-points-calculator-for-uk-skilled-workers-visa-works/
Brexit news. Relocating to Europe decisions made.Pete S
The effects of Brexit have started to show. Companies and organisations are publishing details of their post Brexit plans.
These actions represent a major decision by various types of businesses, often at considerable cost. The lost to the UK will be long lasting and substantial.
Romania is positioned as a strategic investment destination due to its large and growing domestic market, competitive costs, and strategic location between East and West. It has a highly skilled yet affordable workforce, with many students studying STEM fields. Infrastructure has greatly improved, with developed industrial parks and international airports connecting Romania to major markets. The government offers incentives like tax exemptions and deductions to attract investment.
This document summarizes the key tax changes in Ireland's 2017 budget. Some of the main points include:
- Personal tax rates and bands remain unchanged, but USC bands were adjusted downwards by 0.5% resulting in tax cuts for low and middle income earners.
- Tax credits for home carers and the self-employed were increased. Reliefs for foreign workers were extended.
- Reliefs for landlords, homeowners, farmers and businesses were also extended including help for the agri-food sector.
- Corporate tax rates remain at 12.5% and the knowledge development box relief was expanded for small companies.
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The Schengen Area is comprised of 26 countries that have agreed to allow free movement of
their citizens within this area as a single country.
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Poland
• Portugal
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Austria
• Belgium
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Italy
• Latvia
Although most of the
Schengen countries are in
the European Union, you
should not confuse the
Schengen area with the
EU.
26 COUNTRIES
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A Schengen Visa permits the
holder to stay within the
Schengen countries for up to
90 days in any period of 180
days for tourist or business
purposes.
Once you get a Schengen
Visa, you can enter one
country and travel freely
anywhere within the
Schengen territory.
As a result of the on-going migration
crisis and the terrorist attacks which
took place in Paris in 2015, some
Schengen member states have
temporarily reintroduced controls on
some or all of their borders with other
Schengen states
For the latest information,
it is advisable to research
the up-to-the-minute rules
regarding Temporary
Reintroduction
SCHENGEN VISA
SCHENGEN
TERRITORY
TEMPORARY CONTROLS TEMPORARY
REINTRODUCTION
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SCHENGEN VISAS: UNDERSTAND COUNTRY-SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE
It is important to know and comply with the country-specific guidelines for the Schengen Visa.
For example, in Germany, Schengen Visa activities are restricted to:
Tourism
CEO /CFO duties for German-based companies
Intra-Company trainings (not at customer site!)
Contract negotiations
Supervision of contract deliveries (not the delivery in itself)
Deconstruction of machinery bought from German vendor
Construction of plants / machinery sold to German customer
Establishment of a German subsidiary
NOT ALLOWED on a
Schengen Visa in
Germany: Knowledge
transfer, software service
delivery
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UNITED KINGDOM: MAC ANNOUNCES REFORM
In March 2016, MAC
issued preliminary
response to
comprehensive review of
Tier 2 (General) and Tier
2 (ICT).
Implementation of
changes will be rolled out
in two phases (November
24, 2016 and April 2017)
These reforms specifically
aim to reduce economic
migration from outside of
Europe and to ensure that
skilled work visas are
limited to skills shortages
and highly specialist
experts.
The primary impact is
that of cost to
employers.
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UNITED KINGDOM: IMPACY TO TIER 2: GENERAL
CATEGORY
Minimum salary threshold for experienced
workers will be increased in two phases:
• £25,000 on November 24, 2016
• £30,000 in April 2017
• Some health and education professionals
(ie, nurses, paramedics) will be exempt
from this increase until July 2019.
The Tier 2 (General) annual
limit of 20,700 for Restricted
Certificates of Sponsorship will
remain.
An immigration skills charge will
be introduced beginning in April
2017 and will require Tier 2
employers to pay a fee of
£1,000 per Certificate of
Sponsorship per year.
The government will not be implementing
changes recommended by the MAC for Tier 4
students switching to Tier 2, and employers
will be able to recruit students without being
subject to the annual cap on Tier 2 (General)
and without a Resident Labor Market Test.
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UNITED KINGDOM: IMPACT TO TIER 2: ICT
CATEGORY
Tier 2 (ICT – Graduate Trainees)
Minimum salary will be reduced from
£24,000 to £23,000 and employers
may sponsor up to 20 (previously was
5)
Tier 2 (ICT – Short Term Staff)
Will close to new applications in April
2017. The transitional period until April
2017 will allow employers to plan for
these upcoming changes.
Tier 2 (ICT – Skills Transfer)
Will close to new applications in
November 2016. Minimum salary
threshold will be increased to £30,000.
Provisions will be amended to provide
a route for senior managers and
specialists
AMENDED PROVISIONS
ICT SUB-CATEGORIES
The current ICT sub-categories will be
simplified by requiring all ICT migrants
to qualify under a single visa category,
with a minimum salary threshold of
£41,500.
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UNITED KINGDOM: IMPACT TO TIER 2: ICT
CATEGORY
£155,300
April 2017, the minimum
salary threshold for intra-
company transferees working
between five and nine years
in the UK will be lowered
from
£120,000
to
The one year experience
requirement will be
eliminated for applicants
who are paid over
£73,900
All intra-company
transferees will be required
to pay the Immigration
Health Surcharge beginning
in the fall of 2016.
£1,000
(person/ year)
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UNITED KINGDOM: COMPLIANCE
IMMIGRATION ACT 2016
MISUSE CONSTITUTES A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE
• People who work on a visitor’s visa;
• People doing work that is not listed on their
visa;
• Leave to enter or remain in the United
Kingdom has not been granted; and
• Leave to enter or remain in the United
Kingdom has terminated.
UK PENALTIES
• Six months imprisonment and/or
• An unlimited fine in England
PENALTIES IN SCOTLAND
AND IRELAND
• Imprisonment of six months and/or
• A fine of the statutory maximum.
• The employees’ wages can be seized as well,
(considered to be proceeds of crime).
Foreign National must have the
right to work in the UK.
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UNITED KINGDOM:
BREXIT
Negotiations on the
terms of the UK’s exit
might take up to
2years
Until any withdrawal agreement is
implemented, the legal situation of
EU nationals currently living and
working in the UK, and UK
nationals resident in other EU
countries, will not have legally
changed.
Any decision to leave and
subsequent negotiations are likely
to fundamentally change the UK
immigration landscape, since the
EU principle of freedom of
movement of people would no
longer apply to the UK.
WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT CHANGE IN NEGOTIATIONS
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UNITED KINGDOM: BREXIT IMMIGRATION
CONSIDERATION
PR confirms that the foreign
national has indefinite leave to
remain in the UK
It would be very difficult for the
UK to go back on this status
when the UK exits the EU
Employees should consider
applying for Permanent
Residence, if they have lived
and worked in the UK for
5years
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GERMANY: IMMIGRATION TRENDS
Until any withdrawal agreement is
implemented, the legal situation of
EU nationals currently living and
working in the UK, and UK
nationals resident in other EU
countries, will not have legally
changed.
years
Due to a strong economy and
its over-aging workforce
demographic, Germany tries
to attract qualified migration.
Either academic degrees or
vocational qualifications may migrate
to Germany provided they have a
job offer from a German-based
employer. Dependents are allowed
to work.
The influx of refugees has
created delays in processing
times.
Potential changes on business
immigration law are on hold.
(ie, ICT Directive)
While Germany, in general, is still a very welcoming country for
migrants, certain parts of the political landscape shift towards
more restrictions and better controls. We expect a trend
towards more checks / verifications of employment permits in
the future.
MIGRATION CRISIS
INCREASED VERIFICATION
QUALIFIED
EMPLOYEES
POTENTIAL
CHANGES
QUALIFIED
MIGRATION
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GERMANY: IMPROVEMENTS FOR VISA
APPLICATIONS
Principal visa applicants, and their dependents, who were previously in
Germany under long-term stays, can now enter Germany solely upon consular
approval.
If the German local authorities do not give a denial notification within ten days of
the submission of the application, the consular post will assume the local
authorities’ consent.
Dependents who have submitted their visa applications along with the principal
applicant, and who have not previously resided in Germany, should experience
reduced processing times of two to three weeks. (Family reunification previously
took months for processing)
The changes have driven down processing times significantly and made
the following improvements:
To simplify visa
applications, the Federal
Government amended the
visa application procedures
for employment and family
reunion entry visas.
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GERMANY: IMMIGRATION OPTIONS FOR IT SECTOR: EU
BLUECARD
May be obtained by Non-EU nationals who are offered local employment by a German company.
University degree
comparable to
German standards
Minimum annual
salary of EUR 49,600
(2016)
Local employment with
an employer in
Germany for min. 1 year
Can work in Germany
only with this
VISA REQUIREMENTS
For certain shortage
occupations, of which some
professionals within Information
Technology qualify, the salary
threshold is reduced to
EUR 38,688(2016)
This offers an incredible
advantage for IT sector
firms and their employees.
The EU Blue Card is the only German
immigration permit that allows a person to
be leased out to a third party.
• This is of special value to the IT
industry that often provides
services to their customers on a
contractual basis.
• In Germany, this may be regarded
as labor lease, which is subject to
strong government regulations
however, with the EU Blue Card,
this can be avoided
• The EU Blue Card is portable after
2 years of Blue Card being issued.
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GERMANY: IMMIGRATION OPTIONS FOR IT SECTOR: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
VISA
This option can be used when the project in Germany involves software and information technology.
VISA
QUALIFICATIONS
The software must be
individually programmed for
the customer (not using
modules or an off the shelf
product);
It cannot be an extension or
upgrade to an existing
system; and It must be for a
stand-alone application.
If criteria is met, assignee
can travel to Germany
without meeting traditional
1 year tenure
requirements.
This permit type is often
misused and to avoid
penalty, all the mentioned
criteria must be met.
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GERMANY: COMPLIANCE
REMINDERS
Differentiate between business travel and
employment / work. If in doubt, ask a
lawyer. Do not trust oral communication
from the authorities!
Misuse of Schengen visa for work is a
criminal offence. Also results in up to 5 year
blacklisting.
Information on salary that is provided to
authorities must be correct. Inform
authorities about changes..
Keep application documentation and visa /
permits on file.
Permits become invalid if employee spends
> 180 days outside Germany.
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FRANCE: IMMIGRATION UPDATES
October 28, 2016: A decree was issued enforcing that a short term (<3 months) work
permit will no longer be required for the following categories:
Employee on a Local Contract in France in:
• Sports, cultural, artistic and scientific events
• Professional conferences, seminars and workshops
• Film, audio-visual, entertainment and Phonographic publishing production and distribution, if the employee is an artist or
technical personnel that is directly part of the production or project
• Modelling
• Personal services and domestic workers during the assignment in France of their private employers
• Education given occasionally by visiting professors
Employee on Detachment:
• Assignments for audits, and
• Experts in IT, management, finance, insurance, architecture and engineering
• There is no indication yet of what information will be required for nationals requiring a short term Schengen Visa
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FRANCE: IMMIGRATION UPDATES
The new “Talent Passport” will impact highly skilled foreign nationals, entitling the
holder to a new classification of residence permit valid for four (4) years.
The following will fall under the Talent passport category:
• Change of status for students holding a Master degree from
France
• European Blue card
• ICT “salarié en mission” with a local employment contract in
France
• Scientists/Researchers
• Applicants holding a Master degree who wish to open a
business in France
• Foreign nationals who present a project in innovation that has
been recognized by an official administration
• Foreign nationals who invest directly in France
• Artists
• Talent Passport permits will be
processed at the French consulates.
• All applications that have been filed
prior to November 1st will be
processed in the previous manner
• Delays expected in adjudication until
the visa services are operational and
the new forms are introduced
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FRANCE: IMMIGRATION
UPDATESThree separate permit categories will exist for ICT Employees on Detachment status:
ICT Employee on
Detachment – issued for an
employee who is on an
assignment in a senior
management position or to
provide expertise, to a
company in France that is
part of the same group as the
home country employer.
ICT Trainee – issued when
there is an approved training
agreement within the
framework of an internship
with an institution or
company of the same group
as the home country
employer.
Mobile ICT Employee on
Detachment or Mobile ICT
Trainee – issued if the
foreign national already holds
a residence permit issued by
another EU country under the
category ICT employee or
ICT trainee.
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FRANCE: IMMIGRATION UPDATES (CONT.)
ICT Employees on Detachment status updates:
ICT Employees on
Detachment permits will
be processed at the
French consulates.
All applications that were
filed prior to November 1,
2016 will be processed as
it was in the past.
Delays expected in
adjudication until the visa
services are operational
and the new forms are
introduced.
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FRANCE:
COMPLIANCE
Employers sending or
hosting foreign workers in
France are subject to
increasing inspections by
labor authorities.
A new decree requires that sending
companies appoint a legal representative in
France to act as a liaison with the Labour
Inspectorate. The legal representative must
have access to documents pertaining to the
applicant’s employment and the French
assignment, and to send the host company in
France certain documents prior to the start of
the assignment.
Failure to comply with the
new requirements could
result in fines for both the
employer abroad and the
host company in France.
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FRANCE:
COMPLIANCE
• The sending company must designate a legal representative in France
who will be the liaison between the labour inspectorate and the
employer abroad. The legal representative must have access to the
following documents:
• The employee’s French work permit, immigration medical
certificate, payslips, proof of salary payment and timesheet;
• Evidence of the employer’s business activity abroad and in France,
and social security compliance;
• The employment contract of the employee and, if applicable, the
service agreement between the employer and the host company in
France; and
• A copy of the letter designating the legal representative.
This affects employers transferring their
employees to France in both the salarié
en mission detaché (intra-company
transfer with home payroll) and the
salarié detaché hors mobilité
intragroupe (service provider with home
payroll) categories.
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FRANCE:
COMPLIANCE
The host company in France must now ensure that it has access to the following
documents before the assignment starts:
The prior detachment
declaration filed with the
labour inspectorate that
has jurisdiction for the
place of work
A copy of the letter
designating the legal
representative
A copy of the French work
permit, which needs to be
added to the personnel register.
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ICT DIRECTIVE FOR EUROPEAN
COMPETITIVENESSThis directive is aimed at
improving European access to
needed global talent which will
promote EU competitiveness and
economic growth.
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Meant to facilitate intra-EU mobility for
ICTs, eliminating country-by-country
applications and substituting instead
common EU rules designed to save
time and trouble for applicants.
According to the Commission
15,000 to 20,000 intra-corporate
transferees will be admitted
annually in the framework of this
directive.
The recent tumultuous political
environment throughout Europe, and
the on-going refugee crisis, have
resulted in heavy scrutiny and
postponement of this.
Not only will the EU gain "new skills and knowledge, innovation
and enhanced economic opportunities for the host entities", but
multinational companies within Europe should find great relief in
the additional immigration flexibility brought forth by the
directive.
EUROPEAN ACCESS
HEAVY SCRUTINYANNUAL ADMITTANCE
INTRA-EU MOBILITY
IMMIGRATION
FLEXIBILITY
2016 brought about a significant amount of reform to immigration in the UK. The UK has a lot of foreign workers, many of whom are in the IT industry. The reforms are meant to slow down that influx of foreign workers and to promote jobs for UK nationals.
The government’s overarching goal is to support growth and productivity in the national economy by:
protecting job opportunities for UK residents;
reducing UK businesses’ reliance on foreign workers; and
preventing businesses from using foreign workers to lower wages.
However, these reforms are also intended to constrain migration primarily by raising costs to employers and foreign workers.
In light of the recently announced changes by the Home Office, employers will need to undertake a full review of their recruitment practices in order to determine whether employing a non-EEA national worker is cost beneficial.
UK Immigration now has the highest visa fees in the World. The increase in cost, and inevitable decrease in the numbers of skilled migrants coming into the UK, is likely to affect the attractiveness of the UK as a place for inward investment.
Reforms to Tier 2 skilled worker categories resulted from the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
The salary threshold for new Tier 2 General hires will increase to £25,000 (this will not apply to any workers sponsored before 24 November 2016 who apply to extend their Tier 2 General visa)
The short term visa category has been a preferred visa option for a number of employers and clients alike. This is because it enables employees to undertake training for a period of six months under the skills transfer visa. In addition to this, it enables employers to send employees to the UK for a short period before determining whether the employees’ services are required long term. We believe that most of the employers to be affected by the closure of this route are those in the information technology (IT) sector. This is because most employees are required to come to the UK to work on short projects which is in line with the contracts signed between the parties. Employers will therefore need to review their recruitment practices in readiness for these changes. One option may even require taking the work offshore which will have a negative impact on the UK economy as a whole.
Fortunately, the changes announced by the Home Office are not all doom and gloom as there were a number of positive changes. The reduction of the ‘high earners’ salary threshold for the long-term staff sub-category of Tier 2 (ICT) from £155,300 to £120,000 from April 2017 will be a welcome development. This means that once an employee earns in excess of £120,000 they can remain in the UK for up to nine years.
In addition to this, the removal of the requirement for those in the long-term staff sub-category to have 12 months’ employment with the overseas entity before they are eligible for sponsorship where their salary is over £73,900, is also a welcome development.
£1,000 for a migrant each year is a significant amount which excludes other fees as discussed above. Once the fees are introduced the average fee for sponsoring an overseas worker will amount to £7,500 for a single applicant. In the event that an overseas worker has dependents this figure will be considerably higher.
One of the most welcome developments was the government’s decision not to implement one of its initial proposals (which the MAC recommended was not taken up) not to allow dependants to work. To have brought this in would have placed the UK at a clear disadvantage against other countries.
A new provision in the Immigration Act 2016 sets forth a penalty for workers and or employers that hire a foreign national illegally. The provision has taken effect July 12, and will not be employed retroactively. Employers should ensure that the foreign national employee has the right to work in the UK.
Employers that know or should have known that their employee does not have the right to work in the UK will now be subject to an imprisonment of five years, rather than the previous two, and receive an unlimited fine (also known as a ‘civil penalty’) for each illegal worker. The fine can reach € 20,000 for each illegal worker.
The Home Office released a report on how to accurately perform right to work checks for its employees. A migrant worker that has reason to believe his or her immigration status has changed, preventing them to work, but continues to do so, will have committed a criminal offense.
The result of the referendum has had an immediate and significant impact in some areas, particularly in the stock market and foreign exchange. Commentators are predicting large scale restructuring in particular sectors and some organisations are already taking steps to relocate staff. Increased market volatility is likely to reduce the value of assets in pension schemes. However, when it comes to the law itself, the pace of change is likely to be much slower. Until the UK formally leaves the EU there is no immediate need (or ability) to make any changes.
Restricting immigration was a fundamental driver of the Leave campaign. However, there will be no immediate impact of the vote as the free movement principle will continue to apply until the UK actually leaves the EU. Ultimately, transitional arrangements are likely to be introduced to protect people from the EU and Switzerland already living in the UK to assist them to acquire permanent residence.
Restricting immigration was a fundamental driver of the Leave campaign. However, there will be no immediate impact of the vote as the free movement principle will continue to apply until the UK actually leaves the EU. Ultimately, transitional arrangements are likely to be introduced to protect people from the EU and Switzerland already living in the UK to assist them to acquire permanent residence.
The government states that there is detailed monitoring on the type of accommodation and duration of stay to scrutinize violators.
To simplify visa applications the Federal Government amended the visa application procedures for employment and family reunion entry visas.
This will reduce the difference in processing times between the two visas.
The amendments eliminated an approval step that proved to be time-consuming for local immigration authorities.
As such, this amendment should significantly reduce processing times and allow for the following improvements:
Principal visa applicants and their dependents who were previously in Germany under long-term stays can now enter Germany solely upon consular approval.
If the local authorities do not give a denial notification within ten days of the submission of the application, the consular post will assume the local authorities’ consent.
Visa applications for qualified dependents who have submitted their applications along with the principal applicant and who have not previously resided in Germany, should experience reduced processing times of two to three weeks.
These amendments came into force on December 29, 2015 and should considerably reduce processing times for employment and family reunion entry visas.
The end of 2016 will usher in changes to French work and residence permits for foreign nationals, dependents and some employers. Under this new law, certain passport holders and some short-term assignees will no longer require permits.
The new law seeks to change the classification of several types of work and residence permits. The changes will seek to improve the French immigration system in terms of ease of use and strengthening the attractiveness of France to foreign talent. In addition, it will assist in bolstering regulations that combat illegal immigration.
The end of 2016 will usher in changes to French work and residence permits for foreign nationals, dependents and some employers. Under this new law, certain passport holders and some short-term assignees will no longer require permits.
The new law seeks to change the classification of several types of work and residence permits. The changes will seek to improve the French immigration system in terms of ease of use and strengthening the attractiveness of France to foreign talent. In addition, it will assist in bolstering regulations that combat illegal immigration.
Employers sending or hosting foreign workers in France are subject to increasing inspections by labor authorities. In an effort to enforce a decree passed in March of 2015 which requires employers to save extensive documentation of posted workers, French labor inspectors are performing unexpected inspections of companies to ensure compliance of labor laws.
Recent changes to French labour law for companies sending their employees to France on assignment, under detachment status (i.e. remaining on home payroll). These employers must appoint a legal representative in France who has access to documents pertaining to the applicant’s employment and the French assignment, and to send the host company in France certain documents prior to the start of the assignment. Failure to comply with the new requirements could result in fines for both the employer abroad and the host company in France.
The decree requires that sending companies appoint a legal representative in France to act as a liaison with the Labour Inspectorate. The company or legal representative must retain extensive documentation pertaining to posted workers and make it accessible during inspections. Such documentation includes work permits, employment and pay records, timesheets, medical certificates, proof of payment of wages, proof of compliance with social insurance laws and business records among other documents. Furthermore, French host companies must retain copies of work permits for non-EU nationals, detachment declaration and a document designating a legal representative for the company in France.
A proposed ICT directive is aimed at improving European access to needed global talent. Here are the basics:
1. Intra-Corporate Transferees are temporary; they are not immigrants
Businesses with operations in and out of the European Union send highly skilled staff to the EU for specific, time-limited tasks no one else can accomplish. Often ICTs must visit more than one EU country to complete their temporary assignments. Once finished, they return home or move on to projects outside the EU.
ICTs provide company, product, service and / or client specific skills that cannot be sourced locally in the EU. Examples include specialists who install technology, train customers, or help in their own companies; trainees sent temporarily to the EU to learn new skills that benefit their companies and home countries; and managers who open new units or teach other managers.
The Problem: Today’s rules require ICTs to obtain separate permits for each EU country, frustrating free movement and increasing costs. Member States all have their own requirements for permits and supporting documents. That has fostered such delay, confusion, and uncertainty in obtaining ICT permits that 40 percent of companies surveyed by the OECD said their projects were affected1. Their customers – that is, EU companies -- were the losers.
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Crucial need: The European Commission declared that ICTs are those “whom the EU economy crucially needs”2. That need is keenly felt by customer firms in the EU. ICTs allow companies to fill pressing skills gaps at short notice, without providing a route to permanent immigration. In fact, by contributing to the available skills pool in the Member States, ICTs encourage important investment flows into the EU, aid in the drive of innovation, and ultimately help create employment locally.
2. ICT Directive: Simplified rules, increased European efficiency
Proposed Solution: The proposal is meant to facilitate intra-EU mobility for ICTs, eliminating laborious country-by-country applications and substituting instead common EU rules designed to save time and trouble for applicants. ICT permits would be issued faster and cost applicants less, increasing efficiencies and boosting the European economy.
Helping EU companies: Global companies deploy specialists around the world to help customers. Customers in Europe may be denied access to such specialists unless there is a fair and simple process to obtain ICT permits.
3. ICT directive is different from the Blue Card directives
Blue Card holders immigrate to gain permanent EU residence; ICTs do not immigrate but are posted temporarily to achieve pinpointed goals.
Small numbers: The International Migration Outlook in 2008 reported ICTs from selected countries represented only four percent of temporary labour migrants.3
ICTs are employees whose sophisticated, specialist skills are in high demand to help customers around the world. If intra-corporate transfer permits are readily obtainable in the EU, customer companies here will benefit. Otherwise some of these skills will be lost to Europe, going instead to customers in other regions.
In 2015, the Western Australian Government introduced a tuition fee for families on a 457 Visa (temporary skilled workers) whose children attend public schools in the Western Australian territory. In a similar step, beginning January 1, 2017, the South Australian Government plans to implement a tuition fee for families in Australia with a 457 Visa whose children attend public schools in in the South Australian territory. The tuition fee will extend to all subclass 457 Visa holders beginning January 1, 2018.
Families with dependent school aged children attending a government school will soon be obligated to pay an annual contributions. The annual contributions, beginning in January 2017 are:
Primary school – AUS$5,100 per student
High school – AUS$6,100 per student
A family that does not make a combined annual income of at least AUS$57,000 are exempt from paying the contribution fee. The full rate of the contribution fee goes into effect once a families combined annual income is equal or above to AUS$77,000. The combined annual income increases by AUS$10,000 for each additional child.
A waiver of the tuition fee contributions is available to families that experience hardship. The waivers are granted in exceptional circumstances but can help families that cannot afford the tuition fees.