EILN Annual Conference 2026, Paris, 29 May 2026
We are pleased to be hosting a conference with European Immigration Lawyers Network (EILN) on Friday, May 29, at the Maison du Barreau, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The EILN is a network of 20 specialist immigration law firms providing advice to businesses and individuals on EU free movement and other immigration law issues. The members meet regularly to discuss questions and developments in immigration law and practice, and hold an annual members’ meeting and regular annual conferences.
This year annual conference will focus on the EU Pact on Asylum and Migration, a major reform that fundamentally reshapes the European legal framework governing asylum, solidarity between Member States and border management.
We are delighted to welcome an exceptional panel of renowned speakers who will share their expertise and insights on the challenges and prospects associated with the implementation of this reform.
This conference is open to the publicand will be held in English. Please find attached the training programme, including registration details.
📅 Date: 29 May 2026
📍 Location: Paris, France
Issuance of residence permits: increased fees from 1st May, 2026
The 2026 Finance Law provides for an increase in the amount of fees that will be due for the issuance of some residence permits from 1st May 2026, as well as a new tax for applications for French nationality and the exchange of driver’s licenses.
2nd UIA Biennial Global Mobility Forum, Lisbon, 29–30 January 2026
We are pleased to share that Andreea Haulbert, immigration lawyer at Karl Waheed Avocats and Secretary of the UIA Immigration and Nationality Commission, will participate as a speaker at the 2nd UIA Biennial Global Mobility Forum in Lisbon on 29–30 January 2026.
The UIA Biennial Global Mobility Forum brings together legal professionals and experts worldwide to discuss trends and best practices in global mobility, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to compliance, planning, and mobility law.
At the Forum, Andreea will speak on immigration and global mobility, exploring how immigration strategies can be integrated with tax and regulatory compliance. Drawing on her experience at KWA, she will share practical insights on aligning immigration planning with broader compliance frameworks to support both clients and legal professionals navigating complex international mobility issues.
📅 Date: 29–30 January 2026
📍 Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Upcoming Webinar | Partner Work Rights in France & Globally
Join the Permits Foundation and Karl Waheed Avocats for a 45-minute webinar on partner work rights, covering France and international perspectives.
19 February 2026 | 11:00–11:45 CET
For HR, global mobility & international employers
Register here: https://www.permitsfoundation.com/news/webinar-with-karl-waheed-avocats-explaining-partner-work-rights-in-france-and-globally/
Stricter integration requirements – Civic exam and proficiency in the French language
As of January 1, 2026, two new separate integration requirements are now in effect under the Immigration Act of January 26, 2024: passing a civic exam and demonstrating sufficient French language proficiency.