“South Africa recently lost two distinguished international scientists who were set to make a major contribution to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project: all due to an avoidable reason. In terms of South Africa’s immigration rules the spouse — herself a sought-after scientist — was not granted direct work access under her husband’s critical skills work visa.”
This Xpatweb article, which has been picked up in the South African press, includes input from Xpatweb Managing Director Marisa Jacobs and Permits Foundation Executive Director Helen Frew. It details how local and international surveys show that partner work restrictions are a major deterrent for highly skilled professionals considering global assignments.