non-EU workers

Ireland: Residence card appointment delays require advance scheduling

Due to the transition to an online residence card appointment system, non-European Economic Area nationals who are required to register at the Burgh Quay Registration Office in Dublin are experiencing delays of up to eight weeks in scheduling Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) residence card appointments. Failure to book an appointment on time can result in a lapse of residence permission.

Norway: Minimum salary increased for non-EU workers

Effective immediately, new and renewal Residence and Work Permit applicants must earn a minimum annual salary of NOK 382,900 before taxes (approximately USD 45,754) if they hold a bachelor’s degree (up from NOK 381,000) or NOK 412, 600 before taxes (approximately USD 49,288) if they hold a master’s degree (up from NOK 410,500)