“The increasing prevalence of dual career couples is a significant trend in the global mobility industry. Dual career couples present unique opportunities for companies sending employees on global assignment; however, this can be challenging, particularly because immigration legislation does not always support work permission for an accompanying spouse or partner. Effecting positive change in immigration […]

In follow up to our recent work in Ireland, Permits Foundation today submitted feedback on the General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill which is currently being scrutinised by the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation at the Houses of the Oireachtas. In our submission, we focus on the issue of […]

Permits Foundation has responded to a call for evidence from the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in its review of the salary threshold and points-based system. In our submission letter, the Foundation recommends that under any future changes to broaden Tier 2 category to include additional job titles and/or lower salary thresholds, recognised family members […]

Permits Foundation has written to Mr Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs in India, advocating for direct employment permission for spouses of intra-company transferees. The letter, which requests a meeting with the Minister, highlights recent positive developments in India’s visa system. Permits Foundation applauds the creation of the E-3 visa category for intra-company […]

Permits Foundation applauds the Irish Government announcement today that spouses and partners of critical skills employment permit holders will have full access to the employment market. Over thirty countries worldwide already allow direct work access for spouses or partners of highly-skilled employees. Permits Foundation is thrilled that Ireland will now adopt this best practice for […]