Articles by Svetlana Naumcik

Svetlana Naumcik from iLaw
Opinion

Refusals in extension of a residence permit in Lithuania. Causes and consequences.

February 20, 2018 Svetlana Naumcik 0

Since 2017, amendments to the law of the Republic of Lithuania “On the Legal Status of Aliens” have come into force. Despite the fact that new immigration rules have established preferential terms for technological start-ups that are at an early stage of their development with a scalable and innovative product or business model, now it is more difficult to obtain a residence permit based on legal activity in Lithuania than before. […]

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Economy

Lithuania’s immigration reform scares away investors, but attracts local employers

August 25, 2014 Svetlana Naumcik 0

On 26 June 2014, the Republic of Lithuania Law on the Legal Status of Aliens was revised with amendments. The purpose of these amendments is to get rid of bureaucratic barriers that hinder the employment of foreign specialists of high professional qualification in Lithuania. At the same time, the amendments seek to limit the establishment of fictitious companies that are set up with the aim of obtaining permits to temporarily reside in the country. […]