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Worldwide ERC: “Immigration Policies for Dependent Spouses and Same-Sex Partners: What is the Road Ahead?”
“An analysis of global immigration policy over recent years shows that countries are reducing administrative burdens for dependents and are relaxing policies regarding same-sex spouses and partners.” Some examples of these policies are discussed in this Worldwide ERC article written by Fragomen’s Sonya B Cole, published on 13 May 2019.
Read moreFinancial Times: “Business leaders warn against curbs on migrants’ dependants”
Permits Foundation Board member Julia Onslow-Cole features in this Financial Times article raising concerns about UK immigration rules post Brexit in relation to family members of lower-skilled workers. Visit the Financial Times site to read the article published on 8 May 2019.
Read moreIreland: 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 moreIrish Times – “Partners of critical skills permit holders to be given ‘direct access’ to Irish labour market”
“Ireland was one of the only countries in the EU which did not allow partners of highly-skilled workers direct access to work.” This article was published in the Irish Times on 6 March following the government announcement that spouses and partners of critical skills employment permit holders will have full access to the employment market. […]
Read morePermits Foundation writes to Irish Government requesting a more streamlined process for dependants seeking employment
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 […]
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