Becoming Self-Employed Cost Him the EU Blue Card

Donnie Ashburn's (@PassportTwo) wife held an EU Blue Card, a fast-track visa for highly specialized workers that also offers a quicker path to permanent residency. When she adjusted her hours and dropped below the card's income threshold, they had to give it up entirely, first switching to a standard work visa, then to Donnie's self-employment visa. None of the Blue Card's benefits carried over.

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