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Employees holding a family reunion (FM) residence permit can freely change employers without notifying immigration authorities. This flexibility simplifies employment transitions and removes administrative steps for HR teams.
Summary: Change of Employer for Family Member Permit
The Question
The Answer
No, employees on a Family Reunion permit are free to take up employment with any company without notifying the immigration authorities. Since the FM permit is not tied to a specific employer, no change-of-employer process applies, and HR teams do not need to take any immigration-related action for such transitions.
Employment Flexibility Under Family Reunion Permits
Context & Background — The Challenge
Companies often face uncertainty about whether employment changes for family permit holders require immigration notifications or new work authorization. Mistaken assumptions can lead to unnecessary paperwork or compliance delays.
Jobbatical’s Approach / Applicable Regulation
Family reunion residence permits are not tied to a specific employer. As per local immigration regulations, holders of FM permits have unrestricted labor market access. Jobbatical’s immigration team confirms that no change-of-employer process or notification is required when these individuals switch jobs.
The Outcome / Detailed Explanation
The employee can move between roles or companies freely, similar to a permanent resident. For HR teams, this eliminates the need to trigger a new visa sponsorship or update residence records with authorities. The existing family reunion permit remains valid as long as family and residence conditions are maintained.
Employer or Talent Steps
For Employers: No action is required from your side when a family reunion permit holder joins or leaves your company.
For Talent: Ensure your family permit remains valid through continued compliance with residence rules.
Key Learnings / Takeaways
- Family reunion permit holders have open access to the labor market.
- No immigration update or notification is required for job changes.
- HR teams can onboard or offboard such employees without triggering immigration actions.
FAQs- Change of Employer for Family Permit
This covers the following use cases:
- Is a change-of-employer process required for family reunion residence permit holders?
- What are the employment rights of family reunion visa holders in the EU?
- Does a family reunification permit allow open labor market access?
- Are there any restrictions on job changes under a family reunion residence permit?
- How should HR handle onboarding of employees with family reunion permits?
- Do family reunion permit holders need new work authorization when changing jobs?
- Is employer sponsorship required for employees on a family reunion visa?
- What compliance steps should employers follow when hiring someone with a family reunion permit?
- Can a family residence permit holder switch to another employer without affecting their visa status?
- What are the immigration implications of job changes for dependent or family permit holders?
- How can HR ensure compliance when employees on family reunion permits change employers?
- What happens to a family reunion permit if the holder changes their job or industry?
- Are family reunion visa holders considered free to work for any employer under EU immigration rules?
- Can an employee on a family reunion visa change employers freely in Europe?
- Do HR teams need to notify immigration authorities when a family reunion permit holder changes jobs?
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