By Alexandra Demeure 16 May 2025 In International News
The UK Government’s White Paper, presented to Parliament in May 2025, outlines significant changes to the UK’s legal migration framework. These reforms aim to reduce net migration, tighten visa eligibility, and align migration policy with broader labor market, skills, and integration strategies. It’s
By Alexandra Demeure 16 May 2025 In France news
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2020-192 of March 4, 2020, and Decree No. 2021-1205 of September 17, 2021, the authority for issuing apostilles and legalizations has been transferred to the notariat. These new procedures have been effective for apostilles since May 1, 2025, and will be
By Alexandra Demeure 26 July 2024 In France news
Decree No. 2024-811 of July 8, 2024, published on July 16, 2024, introduces a contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic for foreigners applying for a residence permit in France. This new regulatory act, applied the day after its publication, follows Law
By Alexandra Demeure 15 May 2023 In France news
France currently hosts about 120,000 Ukrainians under Temporary Protection status. This protection system, designed and activated by European authorities (see our dedicated article) allows Ukrainians fleeing their country because of the ongoing conflict to settle in France and work there freely. Among these thousands
By Alexandra Demeure 12 May 2023 In International News
US authorities have lifted the requirement for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus for international air travel, effective Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. EDT. The requirement of 2 doses of vaccines to enter the US territory had been in place since the borders reopened in
By Alexandra Demeure 3 May 2023 In France news
The French minimum interprofessional growth wage (SMIC) was raised by 2.2% on 1 May 2023. It now amounts to €1,747.20 gross per month, on a 35-work hours per week basis (€20,966.40 gross per year). This level impacting some of the salary thresholds for foreigners, here
By Alexandra Demeure 4 April 2023 In France news
When one needs to use a public document (e.g. a marriage certificate, birth certificate or diploma) abroad, it is common that the authorities of the destination country require that the document be first authenticated by the authorities of the issuing country. Historically, this authentication
By Alexandra Demeure 21 March 2023 In International News
The Schengen countries are getting ready to launch an electronic travel authorization system, in order to ensure better management of international travelers. Currently, around sixty countries have signed an agreement with the Schengen countries to exempt their nationals from short-stay visas. These people can
By Alexandra Demeure 2 February 2023 In International News
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have recently introduced a Nomad Visa / Remote work visa to offer flexibility and attract foreigners with no local sponsor company, but employed outside the UAE. One must however earn a minimum of USD 5,000 salary per month with his/her employer
By Alexandra Demeure 16 January 2023 In International News
The Dutch Immigration Authority (IND) published in December the new salary thresholds for the year 2023 for highly skilled workers with non-EU nationalities. These thresholds are indexed annually and set a minimum wage criterion for highly skilled workers in the Netherlands. Since 1 January 2023,