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 […]

On 13 February, Permits Foundation sent a letter to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation (DBEI) as a response to the Irish Government’s Review of Economic Migration Policy. The Review follows a consultation to which Permits Foundation also responded. In our letter we address the recommendations in the Review relating to family access to […]

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, […]