Press Releases
Ireland: Permits Foundation applauds government announcement of partner work authorisation
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 […]
Read morePermits Foundation welcomes UK Government decision to cancel fee for settled status
Prime Minister Theresa May made a statement this week in the House of Commons that as of March 30th the government will waive the application fee for EU citizens registering for UK settled status. Those who have already registered will be reimbursed. Speaking in response to the announcement, Permits Foundation Director Michiel van Campen said, […]
Read morePermits Foundation statement in support of Stamp 3 spouses seeking direct work access in Ireland
Permits Foundation, a not for profit initiative supported by more than 40 international companies and organisations, works with governments to bring about best practice legislation that enables dual careers in the global workplace. Over 30 countries internationally including almost all EU Member States, the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Canada, operate under the […]
Read morePermits Foundation Brexit survey shows importance of family matters to employers
When it comes to Brexit, family matters are important to employers and HR managers. That’s the key finding from a survey on Brexit immigration policy issues facing employers in the UK. The Permits Foundation Brexit Survey looked at the impact of Brexit on EU citizen employees, with a focus on family members during the transition […]
Read morePermits Foundation International Symposium: A Decisive Time to Support Family Access to Employment in Global Mobility Policy
At Permits Foundation’s biennial conference Family Matters in Global Mobility held in London today, high level speakers from both business and government emphasised that now is the time to speak up for dual careers in the global workplace. The event, which focused on the benefits of highly-skilled migration and the importance of legislation enabling family […]
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