Permits Foundation held its annual International Dual Careers Conference in London this month. The theme – “Developing a 20/20 vision” – was about sharing the Foundation’s current activities and plans in the context of the bigger picture, from mobility to diversity to creating a secure, prosperous and sustainable world – with high profile speakers including Sir […]

A recent survey by Permits Foundation showed resounding support to retain the right to work for the dependants of highly qualified workers from outside the EU. The large majority of respondents (77%) would have been unlikely to accept their current assignment if their partner did not have the right to work in the UK. Moreover, […]

More than a thousand Tier 2 visa holders have responded to our survey on the mobility and social impacts of restricting the right of dependants to work in the UK. The results will be incorporated in our submission to the Migration Advisory Committee and will be available after 25 September. Read more. Further reading: UK – Consultation on […]

Where do you see your business in 5 years time? How will this affect your international staff, and how are countries responding? When Permits Foundation set up in 2001, there were less than a handful of countries that allowed accompanying spouses and partners to work. Now there are thirty, thanks largely to the success of our global campaign. […]

The UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced a new blueprint being drawn up to reduce demand for migrant labour. Speaking in parliament on 10 June, the PM confirmed that the Home Secretary had asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to advise on reducing work migration from outside the EU, while making sure Britain is […]