S.L. 217.15 Art. 14Family members. S.L.217.06. S.L. 217.06. S.L. 217.06. S.L. 217.06. S.L. 217.06.

(1) The provisions of the Family Reunification

Regulations shall apply: Provided that the provisions of regulations 5(2) and 13 of the Family Reunification Regulations, family reunification shall not be made dependent on the requirement of the EU Blue Card holder having reasonable prospects of obtaining the right of permanent residence and having a minimum period of residence.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Part III and Part IV of the Family Reunification Regulations, the integration conditions and measures referred to therein may only be applied after the persons concerned have been granted family reunification.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 9 of the Family Reunification Regulations, residence permits for family members shall be granted, where the conditions for family reunification are fulfilled, at the latest within six months from the date on which the application was lodged.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 14(2) of the Family Reunification Regulations, the duration of validity of the residence permits of family members shall be the same as that of the residence permits issued to the EU Blue Card holder insofar as HIGHLY QUALIFIED EMPLOYMENT [

the period of validity of their travel documents allow it.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of regulation 15(b) of the Family Reunification Regulations, no time limit in respect of access to the labour market shall apply.