Local hires

Germany: Work permit application processing significantly delayed

Work and residence permit applicants and those seeking related appointments are experiencing delays of up to several weeks due to a case backlog at the immigration authority.

The delays will especially affect local hires, whose applications are processed by the Federal Employment Agency.

Luxembourg: Minimum salary increased for several work permit categories

Highly-skilled foreign workers must now earn at least EUR 73,296 per year to qualify for Luxembourg’s Blue Card program. The minimum salary for other local hires and temporary intra-company transferees remains EUR 2,307.56 per month.