Since the introduction of the ICT (Intra Corporate Transferee), formally known as EU Directive 2014/66 (as of November 29, 2016), Altair Global has received many questions regarding the difference between the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Procedure) and the ICT procedure – from both employers as well as employees.
In this article, they highlight the differences and similarities and pay particular attention to the aspect of permanent residency – which is one of the key differences between the two.