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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Accelerating Innovation: France Implements Several Measures to Facilitate Recruitment of Foreign Employees

Morgan Lewis on 5/20/2025

France is taking action to become a leader in research and development, notably by relaxing entry and residence requirements for highly skilled workers and rolling out its France 2030 investment plan, which aims to support...more

Tax Relief for Those Moving (Back)

Ius Laboris on 10/14/2024

Many countries have special personal income tax regimes for individuals performing work on their territory and we will be covering some of these regimes in a series of articles. In this article we discuss Return Tax Relief...more

Belgium: New Rules Apply in the Brussels Capital Region Regarding International Mobility

Littler on 9/23/2024

The rules on the employment of third-country nationals (which apply regionally) were recently amended in the Brussels Capital Region by an ordinance issued on February 1, 2024, and its implementing decree on May 16, 2024. The...more

March 2024 UK Immigration Statement of Changes: What Employers Need to Know

Littler on 3/29/2024

Introducing the latest UK Immigration Rules Statement of Changes, Legal Immigration Minister Tom Pursglove announced that they will “deliver the biggest ever cut to migration over the course of this year.”...more

Poland and Other Central-Eastern European Countries Focus on Their Global Mobility & Immigration Policies

Littler on 3/1/2024

In February 2024, Poland’s government revealed that it is working on a comprehensive migration strategy for the years 2025-2030, advertised as a “responsible and safe” approach. The Ministry of Interior and Administration...more

UK Right to Work Changes Employers Should Be Aware Of

Littler on 3/1/2024

The Home Office has updated its guide on right to work (work authorization) checks for employers in the UK. Changes coming into effect this month include a less flexible approach to late applications to the EU Settlement...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

UK Updates Immigration Skills Charge Exemptions; EU Introduces New Border Entry/Exit System

Morgan Lewis on 2/14/2023

In recent European immigration updates, the UK Home Office revised the exemptions to Immigration Skills Charge, while the European Union is introducing a new automated information technology Entry/Exit System....more

UK Government Issues September 2021 Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules

Morgan Lewis on 9/24/2021

The UK government published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules on 10 September 2021, which will open, expand, and streamline work and study routes under the points-based immigration system. This update includes...more

Travel Ban and National Interest Exception (NIE) Update: Changing Standards

Burr & Forman on 3/11/2021

On January 25, 2021, Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10143 extended PP 9993, which had suspended certain travel from those physically present in the Schengen Area and other countries since March 2020. PP 10143 restricts entry...more

Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: November 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 11/3/2020

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

New Statement of Changes to U.K. Immigration Rules, Including the New Post-Brexit U.K. Immigration System

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 11/2/2020

On 22 October 2020, the United Kingdom government issued a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules that will come into force for visa applications submitted after 9 a.m. on 1 December 2020. Under the new rules, the visa...more

National Interest Exceptions to Nonimmigrant Visa Ban: U.S. Department of State Update August 12, 2020

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP on 8/17/2020

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released additional guidance expanding the scope of national interest exceptions to the June 24, 2020 Presidential Proclamation (PP 10052) banning the admission of certain J, H and L visa...more

Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: June 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 6/1/2020

Austria - Border Reopening and Immigration Procedure Updates Announced - On May 13, 2020 the Austrian government announced its agreement with France, Germany, and Switzerland to coordinate the reopening of their mutual...more

Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: May 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 5/6/2020

A list of global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing nature of this situation, we highly recommend reviewing any global mobility inquiries on a case-by-case basis...more

Details Emerge on New UK Immigration System

Morgan Lewis on 2/27/2020

The UK government has published a policy paper detailing its new points-based immigration system, as well as updates on right to work checks for EEA nationals and guidance for individuals unable to return to China from the...more

U.K. Immigration Update: Government Unveils New Post-Brexit Points-Based System

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 2/24/2020

The British government released a policy statement on 19 February 2020 about the future of the United Kingdom’s (U.K.) immigration system, and the proposed changes will make it very costly for U.K. companies to employ...more

Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: February 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/3/2020

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

Seyfarth Global Immigration Update: January 2020

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/20/2020

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

Brexit: No-Deal Immigration Arrangements for EU Citizens

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/10/2019

The following alert is directed to organizations with a presence in the UK or who anticipate the need to place talent at a UK worksite....more

No-Deal Brexit – Impact On EU Citizens Living And Working In The UK

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 2/14/2019

The deadline for Brexit is quickly approaching – March 29, 2019. If the UK leaves the European Union without a Brexit deal, what will that mean for EU citizens working in the UK? According to Leigh Turner, the UK Permanent...more

UK Immigration: Government Issues Guidance for EU Nationals in No-Deal Brexit Scenario

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/31/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 28, 2019, the UK government issued guidance in relation to the rights of EU nationals in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The proposals, subject to parliamentary approval, allow for a transition...more

UK Immigration: Parliament Rejects Withdrawal Agreement

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 1/21/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: Given Parliament’s resounding rejection of the Withdrawal Agreement on Tuesday, and the growing political discord in the UK, the likelihood of a “no-deal” Brexit is increasing. ...more

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