Part one of the Permits Foundation international dual careers survey report – feedback from global mobility professionals – is now available. The report reflects the views and experiences of participants from both the public and private sectors from October-December 2021, an important period of change. It looks at the importance of partner employment access from the […]

The European Council voted today to approve the revised EU Blue Card Directive on the entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of highly-skilled employment. The reformed rules are part of the EU’s overall migration policy to attract and retain talent and provide legal pathways to the EU in light of the projected […]

Permits Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of our International Dual Careers Survey 2021. With this timely survey aimed at both global mobility professionals and partners of international employees, we look to capture the views of the widest audience we have ever reached. Click here to access the Permits Foundation International Dual Careers Survey […]

A new interactive feature has today been unveiled on the Permits Foundation website. This map of partner work access legislation around the world is the only one of its kind, providing a hub of information on country legislation and key criteria on this particular issue. Government authorities and global mobility professionals can instantly identify those […]

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 […]