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, […]

“The desperation of Indian housewives in the United States of America” looks at the loss of independence faced by the spouses of H1B skilled employees in the USA (most of whom come from India), who are by default given H4 non-immigrant working visas, which denies them the right to work – often leading to loneliness and depression. […]

This white paper takes a look at the data that backs up some of the top trends in the industry and provides a clear picture on the best options for your company’s relocating partner population. Published by NetExpat, October 2016.  

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, […]

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 […]