What is the EU Blue Card?
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit issued to highly qualified persons from third countries planning to work in the EU. Its holders are granted benefits and securities, but the permits can be very difficult to obtain.
Understanding Europe
Asylum seekers in Paris must now book first appointment through a call center
If you are in Paris or the surrounding region and you want to claim asylum in France, then, from May 2, you will need to book an initial appointment by calling a special call center run by the French Office for Immigration and Integ1
What to expect at an asylum interview
If you are seeking asylum, your first interview may determine whether you are accepted or rejected. It may be one of the most important conversations of your life. Lawers advise that you should prepare for the interview in order to1
What is the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme?
The Syrian Vulnerable Persons Scheme (VPRS) is the United Kingdom's resettlement program for Syrian refugees who live in refugee camps in Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon. How does the program work and doe1
Border controls in Europe's Schengen zone
When more than a million refugees and migrants flooded into Europe in 2015, several European countries set up border controls, suspending the Schengen system of open-border, passport-free travel. Almost three years on, the European1