In recent days the Home Office has made welcome announcements, responding to the difficult situation faced by health and care workers and their dependants in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many Tier 2 workers and family members are not covered. In a letter to the Home Secretary, the Foundation makes the following two practical […]

The first quarter of 2020 closed in a way none of us had foreseen. We find ourselves in the midst of a global pandemic with the need to refocus and adapt to the situation. In light of these challenging times we realise we won’t be able to confirm our London conference on Tuesday 3 November […]

“BGRS is thrilled to be sponsoring Permits Foundation throughout 2020 to support expatriate partners’ and/or spouses’ employment during international assignments.” “The partnership between BGRS and Permits shows the shared commitment of enhancing a mobile employee’s experience by alleviating the stresses of international moves wherever possible. BGRS’s sponsorship supports the awareness of work permit legislation, reducing […]

“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 […]