Client Alert : professional immigration on its way to be dematerialized – Dec. 8, 2017
The French government, in its continual effort to facilitate international professional mobility, is rolling out several digital tools, to simplify entry and work procedures in France for foreign employees. The latest important innovation is the portal “France Visa” which allows applying for visa online. This portal is an addition to a number of other dematerialized applications already in place for registration and declarations relating to the international mobility of foreign employees.
The implementation of the law of 7 March 2016 on the rights of foreigners in France. Circulars of 2 November 2016 – Provisions applicable as of 1 November 2016 and 1 January 2017
The Law on the Rights of Foreigners in France of 7 March 2016 and the decrees and orders of 28 October 2016 established the legislative and regulatory framework for the new procedures for professional immigration, specifying in particular the new procedures and the lists of documents to be provided. The circulars of 2 November 2016 provide details on the priority orientations which should guide the administration in the application of these texts.
Publication of the implementing regulations of the Law of March 7, 2016
The first texts implementing the law on the right of foreigners in France were published Oct 28, 2016.
The areas concerned by the suppression of work permits when the activities are planned for less than 90 days have been defined.
The implementation of consular procedures for the “Talent Passport” and “Intra-Company Transfer- ICT” visas may cause delays for these categories.
Client Alert – Updates Summer 2016 – 060716
While waiting for the publication of the implementing decrees of the Law on foreigners’ rights in France of 8 March 2016, here is an update on the latest in professional immigration.
Directive 2016/801 on EU wide mobility of third-country students and scientists-21/06/2016
A new directive consolidates minimum standards for the admission of scientists, students, trainees, volunteers, and creates intra EU mobility rights for scientists and students.