Single Work and Residence Permit for Non-EU Workers Required Under New Directive

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

An important new European Directive designed to facilitate migration of non-EU citizens was approved in December and has been officially published.

The legislation imposes significant obligations on EU member states in two respects:

  • a single procedure for non-EU migrants to apply for a combined work and residence permit; and
  • equal rights for third-country nationals working legally within the EU.

The Directive applies to all member states apart from Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ireland (which are specifically excluded).

To learn more about the Directive and its potential implications for employers, please continue reading at our collaborative blog, Global Employment Law.

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India to Merge OCI and PIO Cards

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and People of Indian Origin (PIO) cards will be merged in order to facilitate cardholders’ visa-free travel to India, residency rights, and participation in business and educational activities in the country, reports The Hindu. For information on the current differences between the cards, please see the India Ministry of Home Affairs’ comparative chart (pdf).

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