France adopts a law to better combat fraud in the framework of posted workers – Aug 5th, 2014

The Act of 10 July 2014 against unfair social competition translates into French law, the Directive of the European Union of 15 May 2014, laying down a set of mechanisms to prevent and punish any violation or circumvention of posting procedures in the European Union.

EU Directive 2014/66 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals in the framework of an intra-corporate transfer – June 6, 2014

The European parliament and the Council of the EU adopted the Directive 2014/66 which provides for an EU wide immigration status suited to posting of assignees from affiliates located outside the EU to affiliates within EU. The directive provides for simplified and transparent processing for assignees and their family members, and facilitates intra-EU mobility. Member States (except UK, Ireland and Denmark who opted out) must transpose this directive into national law by 29 November 2016.

EILN (European Immigration Lawyers Network), Annual meeting, 9-11 May 2014, Vienne, Autriche

Residence and citizenship for sale in the EU?
Financial requirements and their implications for fundamental rights in the EU.

Breakfast discussion Karl Waheed Avocats- Paris, France- June 17, 2014

Breakfast discussion Karl Waheed Avocats- Paris, France-

Change of status for foreign nationals.

Ease on visa rules to boost growth and job creation – April 17th, 2014

Ease on visa rules to boost growth and job creation – April 17, 2014

Summary : The European Comission in a press release dated April 1, 2014 sets out proposals envisaged to simplify procedures for third country nationals wishing to travel in the EU for short stays, for tourism or business purpose.