Permits Foundation has proposed an amendment to the migration Bill being considered in the Brazilian National Congress. If it becomes law, the amendment would allow accompanying dependants of temporary working visa holders to work or be self-employed during an assignment to Brazil. Currently, dependants of temporary workers need to apply for a work visa if they […]

The UK government today issued a statement that ‘there will be no change to the work rights of dependants of Tier 2 migrants’ while announcing a series of reforms to the Points Based System for skilled workers, following a review by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) commissioned last year. Permits Foundation applauds this decision, which follows our […]

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has not recommended any restrictions on dependants’ access to employment in its wide-ranging review of the Tier 2 points based system in the UK. It proposes to use higher salary thresholds and a new Immigration Skills Charge or levy on companies that use foreign workers as the main way to make Tier 2 […]

Permits Foundation held its annual International Dual Careers Conference in London this month. The theme – “Developing a 20/20 vision” – was about sharing the Foundation’s current activities and plans in the context of the bigger picture, from mobility to diversity to creating a secure, prosperous and sustainable world – with high profile speakers including Sir […]

A recent survey by Permits Foundation showed resounding support to retain the right to work for the dependants of highly qualified workers from outside the EU. The large majority of respondents (77%) would have been unlikely to accept their current assignment if their partner did not have the right to work in the UK. Moreover, […]