“Fragomen, the leading immigration law firm, has published research on the workings of immigration systems across 113 countries.   The research investigates the extent to which government immigration systems either restrict or allow the entry/settlement of ‘people who bring their partner/other dependents with them’ – particularly in terms of whether they will be able to work […]

“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.

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.

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 […]

“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. […]