Press release - Legal migration: MEPs endorse beefed-up single residence and work permit rules

Legal migration: MEPs endorse beefed-up single residence and work permit rules

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19036/https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240308IPR19036/
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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European Parliament, Unemployment, Single, S&D, Council, Legislation, Health insurance
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ES, DENMARK, EU, EUROPE, IRELAND
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  • Legal migration: MEPs endorse beefed-up single residence and work permit rules
    - Decision on applications must be made in maximum 90 days
    - Permit holder can apply from within the EU territory and change employer
    - Unemployment possible up to six months without having permit withdrawn
    The European Parliament backed today more effective EU rules for combined work and residence permits for third-country nationals.
  • Faster decisions on applications
    In negotiations, MEPs succeeded in setting a 90-day limit for a decision to be taken on applications for a single permit, compared to the current four months.
  • Procedures on especially complex files might get a 30-day extension and the time to deliver a visa, if necessary, is not included.
  • Change of employer
    Under the new rules, single permit holders will have the right to change employer, occupation and work sector.
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