France
FRANCE - Significant Increase in French Government Immigration Tax
March 10, 2010 - As of January 1, 2010, the French immigration tax, known as “taxe OFII,” has been increased for all new immigration applications. All employers hiring or transferring foreign nationals to France are required to pay the French immigra...
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FRANCE - Increased Control by French Border Authorities
December 18, 2009 - Border officers at French ports of entry seem to be increasing their requests for arriving passengers to present appropriate and valid documentation confirming each passenger's immigration status in France. While there has not yet...
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FRANCE - Long-Stay Visa Replaces Residence Permit for Non-Intracompany Applicants
October 06, 2009 - Certain non EU/EEA citizens granted 12-month “long-stay visas” (“visa long séjour 12 mois”) are exempt from requesting residence permits during their first year of residency. This exemption applies to students, spouses of French ci...
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