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Netherlands: Intra Corporate Transfer (ICT) DirectiveÂ
In November 2016, the EU Intra Corporate Transfer (ICT) Directive was implemented in the Netherlands. Permits Foundation had previously successfully advocated to secure the working rights of partners when the ICT Directive was negotiated at EU-level. A number of our sponsor companies raised concerns relating to the Dutch implementation of certain aspects of the Directive. […]
Read morePeru – New migration decree. Family members of resident foreigners permitted to work.Â
Peru has issued a new migration decree in March that regulates the entry, exit, stay and residence of foreigners. The decree introduces and re-orders a wide range of visas in Temporary and Residence categories and overall makes the regulations more business-friendly. Significantly, it includes work authorization for family members of new Residence visa holders, as […]
Read moreIndia – Permits Foundation continues to campaign for right to work for spouses of intra-corporate transferees
Permits Foundation has written again to the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr Kiren Rijiju, to follow up on our proposal for a new intra-corporate transfer visa that would also allow accompanying spouses to work during an assignment to India. At a previous meeting in June 2016, together with a delegation of international companies, […]
Read moreSouth Africa – Permits Foundation responds to Green Paper on international migration
Permits Foundation has responded to South Africa’s Green Paper on International Migration, which was published by the Minister of Home Affairs, MKN Gigaba, in June 2016. In general, we welcome the Green Paper, which acknowledges the advantages of migration to development in South Africa. In particular, we applaud its recognition of the need for a new fast-track, […]
Read moreMichiel van Campen joins Permits Foundation as Executive Director
Michiel van Campen has joined Permits Foundation as executive director this month. He is succeeding Katy van der Wilk-Carlton who has expressed a wish to work less towards her retirement and who will continue as a member of the board. Michiel started his career at the Dutch Immigration Service, after which he joined the Dutch […]
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