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
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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.
FRANCE – New Temporary Residence Permit for Talent Passport Visa Holders
Effective 1 March 2019, talent passport (“passeport talent”) applicants who have been issued a three-month D visa will now be issued a six-month temporary residence permit (“Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour” or APS) on application for an initial residence permit, post arrival in France.
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FRANCE – New Temporary Residence Permit for Talent Passport Visa Holders
This alert was prepared with information provided by APRO Consulting.
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.
SLOVAKIA – Recent Legislative Changes to Immigration Procedures
Effective 1 January 2019, amendments to Act No.5/2004 on the Employment Service and Act No. 404/2011 on the Stay of Foreign Nationals affect non-EU nationals working in Slovakia and their employers.
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SLOVAKIA – Recent Legislative Changes to Immigration Procedures
This news alert was prepared using information provided by Pro Relocation.
FRANCE – New Online Verification Procedure for VLS-TS Long-Stay Visa
Effective 18 February 2019, all foreign nationals in France holding unverified VLS-TS long-stay visas must verify their visa via a new online portal.
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