On January 26th, 2024, the French authorities have amended the French Immigration and Asylum Code, through the so-called CESEDA reform.
As a result, some categories of residence permits have been unified under a single category.
The “Talent – Qualified Employee” permit
In details, the CESEDA reform has unified three previously distinct immigration statuses, namely:
- The qualified employee
- The employee of an innovative company
- The employee on assignment
These workers’ categories now receive the same residence permit card named “Talent – Qualified Employee”, without mention of the specific sub-category applicable.
Consequences
Consequently, the designation on the residence permit no longer clearly reflects the worker’s specific legal status. Therefore, recruiters will have to consider other factors when assessing a candidate’s eligibility, such as the employment contract proposed, salary level, whether they possess a degree, and so on.
In fact, in order to determine whether a foreign candidate is suitable for a specific role, employers must check his or her actual immigration status and the work rights associated to their permit type, to make sure he or she receives a proper job offer.